GreenFields of Geneva honor MLK's legacy by serving as blanketeers for Project Linus

Posted January 22, 2015 10:00 pm

Ivy Marketing Group

On Jan. 19, GreenFields of Geneva honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of service. "Dr. King devoted his life to helping create a better world. MLK Day is known as a 'day on' rather than a 'day off'," said Rebecca Sytsma, activities coordinator at GreenFields. "We recruited GreenFields residents along with volunteers from throughout the area, to collaborate on a wonderful service project."

Throughout the course of the day, approximately 60 residents and volunteers hand tied 50 blankets for Project Linus. A nonprofit organization, Project Linus collects new blankets and afghans handmade by "blanketeers." These are distributed to children who are ill, traumatized or otherwise in need.

"Since it was a school holiday, we had a lot of kids helping out," said Sytsma. "The residents of GreenFields are very service-oriented in general and this project was particularly appealing because of the intergenerational component. And the resulting blankets were colorful and cozy."

GreenFields is an exceptional LifeCare community offering an ideal location, a wonderful retirement lifestyle. GreenFields offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation and skilled nursing, with the most comprehensive plan available for long-term care if ever needed. For additional information, visit www.GreenFieldsofGeneva.org.

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