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The spirit of selfless generosity is in abundance during the December holidays! Some of Santa’s elves, disguised as Broadview Federal Credit Union employees, traded in their usual sleigh for large mail hampers, overflowing with treasures destined for our residences, bringing immeasurable warmth on a cold, snowy, and blustery day. The precious cargo included everything needed for a cozy, joyful winter: soft blankets and socks, boxes and tins of hot cocoa, baking supplies complete with mixing bowls, whisks, rolling pins, and cookie cutters, and craft activity materials, such as construction paper, markers, crayons, glue sticks, and scissors. There were also games, [...]

Warren DCOP celebrated the spirit of togetherness this Thanksgiving season with a wonderful "Friendsgiving" potluck lunch! It warmed our hearts to see the pride of the program participants as they presented their offerings. The turnout was fantastic! While it wasn't a traditional holiday meal—featuring glazed carrots, macaroni salad, bacon potato slices, and plenty of desserts like apple crisp and brownies—the genuine spirit of Thanksgiving was definitely in the air. The day was focused on coming together and enjoying quality time with friends. After the feast, the fun continued with a spirited game of trivia, where teams competed for sweet prizes. [...]

The spirit of gratitude has made its way through the Residential department here at Living Resources. All month long, staff have had the opportunity to share what they’re grateful for on the department’s gratitude tree. The brainchild of Miranda T., Administrative Assistant for the residential department, the tree is full of colorful leaves. When asked about the tree, Miranda stated that noting what you are thankful for has immense psychological benefits, and she wanted Residential staff members to feel those benefits in an exercise geared toward gratefulness in your work life. As part of a team building exercise, each leaf [...]

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The season of giving is here, and Living Resources is excited to talk about the great work done by our Warren Day Community Opportunities Program (DCOP). This month, the people in the Warren DCOP have been very busy helping others and making a difference in the community. The group started their volunteering at the Salvation Army. They knew winter was coming soon, so the DCOP members spent their time getting winter clothes ready for people who really need them. They carefully sorted and packed important things like scarves, gloves, and hats. This made sure that people facing the cold months [...]

This month was very special for the Ulster County Day Community Opportunities Program (DCOP). We had the chance to proudly celebrate and say thank you to the amazing men and women who have served in our country's military. It was a day full of thanks, learning, and real connections that left everyone feeling inspired. Our day started with a truly heartfelt activity: making personalized thank-you cards for local veterans. Our DCOP team put all their care and appreciation into every card. We decorated them with patriotic colors and wrote messages showing deep respect and thanks. Later, these cards were given [...]