Serving low-income seniors throughout Frederick County through programs,

direct assistance, and community partnerships.

Food & More Program
66 seniors on a biweekly basis
39 seniors received weekly produce
22 seniors received monthly shelf stable food

5 seniors receiving nutritional drinks

Transportation Program
46 transports provided

Direct Assistance Requests

38 services provided

Medical Equipment Center
11 pieces of equipment were donated

11 pieces of equipment distributed

Total Services Provided

410 services provided

A Meaningful Difference

       Over the past few years, one of our senior clients, a woman in her late seventies, has participated in several of SOAR's programs and services. Living alone on a monthly income of $1,500, she recently experienced a serious medical complication that left her unable to walk. During that challenging time, she was able to benefit from the resources provided by SOAR's Medical Equipment Center. And when a beloved family member passed away, SOAR helped arrange transportation so she could attend the funeral and be with her loved ones during a difficult time.

       As a homebound senior, she participates in our Food and More Program, which provides biweekly grocery shopping and delivery. She recently expressed her gratitude for the assistance she receives, especially the kindness and dedication of the volunteer who delivers her groceries every other week. She says that knowing her volunteer is coming brightens her day. When delivering groceries, the volunteer brings them into her home, helps put them away, and often ends each visit with a kind hug.

       For someone who spends much of her time alone, that personal connection can have a major impact. Knowing she will have a visit from her “delivery angel,” as she affectionately calls her volunteer, along with the reliable support SOAR provides through food, medical equipment and supplies, and transportation has made a meaningful difference in her daily life.

Stories like this are becoming more common. 

With your support, compassionate and meaningful help is possible when it's needed most. 

Please Join Us in Congratulating

Stephanie McGovern,

SOAR Program Coordinator,

on Being Named a

2026 Touching Lives Award Recipient

       We are very happy to announce that Stephanie McGovern has been selected to receive a Touching Lives Award to be presented by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce on June 26, 2026.  

       This award recognizes individuals who make a difference in the lives of others through their dedication and service to the community. We see the meaningful difference that Stephanie makes through her work every day in the lives of the older adults we serve.

       Whether she is offering a kind and compassionate ear to someone seeking assistance or bringing her boundless energy to coordinating our Food and More program, Medical Equipment Center, and volunteer network, Stephanie approaches everything she does with care and commitment.

       Her dedication touches the lives of the seniors we serve, and we are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved recognition with Stephanie.

The 5th Annual Senior Resource & Education Fair, held on May 28, was a tremendous success with an outstanding turnout. 

The event featured 66 exhibitors and welcomed more than 350 senior attendees.

We are grateful to the Aging Network Alliance & Frederick Community College for their partnership in creating a meaningful and successful event for our senior community.

SOAR's Executive Director, Leslie Schultz, recently had the opportunity to speak at a meeting of Women Inspiring, Supporting, & Helping, sharing updates on SOAR and its community impact.

Your gifts help provide essentials like food for homebound seniors, housing support, transportation to medical appointments, and emergency assistance.

Special Thanks

to Boats on the Creek

& Kevin and Jeannie Hessler

for their generous support!

Since 2023, Kevin & Jeannie Hessler have sponsored the "The Holly Jolly Roger" benefiting SOAR for Sailing Through Winter Solstice.

We are so appreciative to the Hessler's and donors who supported SOAR through this fundraiser!  Thank you!

Thank you to NARFE Frederick Chapter 409 for their generous donation! 

Your support makes a difference in the lives of the seniors we serve every day.

       SOAR's Transportation Program offers free rides to medical appointments for low-income seniors who do not own a car or are no longer able to drive.

       We recognize that some seniors need more than just transportation, they benefit from door-to-door assistance and support during their appointments. With this in mind, we offer the option of caregiver-assisted transportation, ensuring seniors have a companion to help them safely get to and from medical visits.

       SOAR is looking for caring and dependable volunteer drivers for our transportation program. Your time and support can make a meaningful difference in helping seniors get to important medical appointments. If you are interested in volunteering, please apply here.

       SOAR is the grateful recipient of a minivan, which allows us to offer our volunteers the option of using their own car or the SOAR minivan when transporting our seniors to their appointments.

       We are sincerely grateful to Mark and Susan Butt and the Rotary Club of Frederick for making this possible.

Leslie Schultz, Founder/Executive Director
Stephanie McGovern, Food Program & Volunteer Coordinator
Patty Chopas, Program Coordinator
Maggie Clingman, Development Coordinator

Judy Lancaster, President
JD Shuman, Vice-President
Andrew Jeanneret, Treasurer
Rebecca Full, Secretary

Susan Butt, Director
Angela Mayer, Director

SOAR has created an Amazon.com list of essential needs for low-income seniors. If you are interested in helping us provide these items, please visit our list.

THANK YOU!

Our Contact Information

Supporting Older Adults Through Resources

P.O. Box 1603

Frederick, MD 21702

240-575-9665

https://soarfrederick.org

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