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September 2023 Viewpointe, Page 13
Making A Difference

Edgewater at Boca Pointe said Buddy Harris, a volunteer, and
Residents Find Purpose in Edgewater at Boca Pointe resident.

“It’s not unusual for a child to
Giving Back only have a Hershey’s candy bar
for dinner. Boca Helping Hands
By Lisa Sileo fills that gap,” he added.
Edgewater’s beloved Colonel
Residents of Edgewater at Boca Pointe packed more Buddy Harris, an active 96-year-old
than 1,500 pounds of green plantains and donated several World War II veteran, has volunteered
hundred dollars to Boca Helping Hands in August. It’s with the organization for eight years.
part of a monthly commitment, spearheaded by resident “It’s a wonderful organization
volunteers, to helping those less fortunate. with very little staff and hundreds of
“What Boca Helping Hands does is like a miracle from volunteers who do an incredible job,”
heaven. There are so many needy people living in Boca Raton,” Harris said. “I am thrilled and delighted
with how Edgewater residents have
taken this on. Every one of our volunteers just loved what they Community and coordinates entertainment and meaningful
were doing and did it vigorously.” engagement to support all aspects of its residents’
The Edgewater volunteers also collected more than 339 wellbeing - in mind, body, and spirit.
pounds of nonperishable food and will be making monthly “You get what you give, and we love to give,”
service visits to the Boca Raton food pantry. Harris said about living at Edgewater and the unlimited
“It was a wonderful experience for our residents,” said opportunities available to volunteer and help the greater
Ellen Lewkowicz, the Life Engagement Coordinator at community. “I’m very pleased about my life and grateful
Edgewater at Boca Pointe. for all that’s been done for me and others.”
“Col. Harris was a rock star when he arrived and was Visit Edgewater at Boca Pointe to learn more about our
welcomed with open arms by all the staff,” she said. “It was a senior living community by calling 561-465-7011 or visiting our
very special day for all those who volunteered and served.” website: AboutActs.com/BocaPointe. If you’d like to volunteer
Lewkowicz works at the Acts Retirement-Life at Boca Helping Hands, inquire at (561) 417-0913. 

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