Bring Valentine’s Day Joy To Seniors In Western New York

Valentine's Day is coming up soon, and you can help bring some special Valentine's Day joy to seniors in Western New York.

Senior Wishes Valentine's Day Program

The local non-profit Senior Wishes will once again "adopt" a care facility and bring special Valentine's Day packages to every resident at Elderwood Care in Cheektowaga. Each resident will get a special Teddy Bear and a bag filled with goodies.

You can help make this happen with a $14 donation. The donations will be used to provide Valentine's Day joy once again this year. The package and bears will be delivered on February 12th
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Senior Wishes Looking For Senior Wishes To Grant In 2026

In addition to special deliveries like on Valentine's Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas, Senior Wishes grants wishes for Seniors across Western New York. These wishes could be a trip to the zoo or a local sports game, or could be for an item the senior can't afford to purchase on their own.

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There are certain guidelines that seniors need to meet to have a wish granted.

• Must be a resident of Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee,e or Wyoming Counties in New York State
• Must be 65 years of age or older and be a U.S. Citizen
• Annual income must be less than $38,000 for a household of one or $44,000 for a household of two OR a permanent resident of a care facility
• Must be cognitively, emotionally, and physically capable of communicating and experiencing the wish. (You do NOT need a medical diagnosis to apply for a wish)
• Unable to fulfill the wish on your own or with family assistance

You can nominate yourself or a senior for a wish HERE.