Employees in the Lake County Clerk’s Office recently participated in Bay and Lake Pharmacy’s “Santa Loves Seniors” gift donation program in support of LovExtension – a nonprofit, volunteer organization that supports the under-served elderly and disabled communities in Lake County and The Villages.
LovExtension asked each of the people they support to identify a small, but impactful needed item on their Christmas “wish list.” Staff from the clerk’s office teamed up to gather gifts on the list, along with some additional comfort items.
The employees assembled 50 gift bags for individuals containing personalized cards, a box of treats, and items such as clothing, bedding, and cookware. In addition, the office held a bake sale that raised $1,000 for LovExtension.
LovExtension was founded by Linda Krupski, who accepted the donation from her former boss, Clerk & Comptroller Gary Cooney.
“It is heartwarming to see the generosity of our clerk family, and the amount of thought and care they took to ensure that someone’s Christmas will be a bit brighter,” Cooney said. “Supporting Linda, who also is a former deputy clerk, and what she is doing for our community is something we are very proud of, and we hope others will do the same.”
LovExtension, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization whose volunteers serve to improve life for local residents by providing social and well-being visits for those who do not have much support, in addition to distributing donated items and supplies to those in need. For more information on volunteering or donating, visit their website.