Elizabeth Seton Residence Raises $50,000 at Meet the Need Dinner

Wellesley, MA, October 22, 2019 - Over 180 friends and supporters attended the Elizabeth Seton Residence Annual Meet the Need Dinner at the Wellesley Country Club on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Guests were entertained by Bo Winiker and his jazz trio and emcee for the evening was Wellesley’s own Teri Adler. A silent auction and raffle capped the festivities. Dr. Margaret Mary Fitzpatrick, a Sister of Charity whose parents live at the Elizbeth Seton Residence, spoke eloquently regarding the experience of being a family member and the need to financially support the Residence in carrying out its mission.

Lori Ferrante, Administrator of the Elizabeth Seton Residence, paid tribute to volunteers in her remarks, “We have so many wonderful volunteers from the community who come and enhance lives at the Elizabeth Seton Residence. You see the faces of our residents light up each time a volunteer greets them. We are fortunate that so many share their joyful spirit of kindness, compassion and respect – helping to make life better for our residents who appreciate a gentle touch or a smile to make their day”.

Ferrante also announced that a matching gift of $164,000 has been pledged by a generous individual for the purchase and installation of an overhead Hoyer Lift System in each room for the safety, comfort and dignity of the residents who require physical assistance to move between their bed and a chair. The Elizabeth Seton Residence must match this gift to bring the project to fruition. Prior to the dinner, $30,000 had been raised toward the match and they are in the process of asking individual donors and foundations for support to “Meet the Match”. A portion of proceeds from the evening will be added to the match.

Many words of thanks went out to all the individuals and businesses who sponsored or contributed to the dinner and made it such an overwhelming success.

Celebrating volunteerism, the Elizabeth Seton Residence also honored the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club for their generosity, dedication and commitment to volunteerism at the Elizabeth Seton Residence.