WINTER 2022

VISTE’s mission is to enable elderly persons to remain safely and independently in their own homes.

President's Message by Steve Bissonnette HAPPY NEW YEAR! This generic greeting is often used to celebrate a single moment in time, reflect on the prior 12 months, mark a significant milestone, and set one’s sights with renewed intention on the year ahead. Regardless of the context, this is a time of transitions. The same is true for VISTE… READ MORE

Join us for the 17th Annual VISTEBall! IMPORTANT NOTE: This year VISTEBall events include an online auction, wheelbarrow of cheer, and charity golf tournament. We look forward to adding back in an indoor event in 2023!  It’s that time again! VISTE’s signature annual fundraiser, the 17th Annual VISTEBall, will take place ONLINE this year and will include two of your favorite events – the Wheelbarrow of Cheer and our Online Auction! All proceeds benefit local seniors in need.

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VISTE Seniors Share Their Gratitude by Patty Johnson Did you know? The most powerful impact that volunteers make here at VISTE can be heard firsthand from our clients right on our website at viste.org! These precious messages and our clients are THE reason our volunteers are so dedicated, so we are pleased to bring their... READ MORE From the Development Director by Lisa Marquette VISTE supporters are hands down the most amazing people ever! When the call went out to help purchase Thanksgiving meals and Holiday Personal Care Boxes for seniors in the community, you shattered the QGiv online campaign thermometer! And when it appeared... READ MORE

Staff Spotlight Tucker Bradshaw, Warehouse Manager Working quietly but effectively behind the scenes, Warehouse Manager Tucker Bradshaw helps oversee all aspects of the 23,000 sq. ft. VISTE facility located near downtown Lakeland. Formerly used... READ MORE

TUCKER’S WAREHOUSE WISH LIST Can you help? Here’s Tucker’s current “Warehouse Wish List.” All these much-needed items are under $400. We can use new or very slightly used items. To help, please contact Tucker at tucker@viste.org or Lisa Marquette at lisa@viste.org. The links below show examples of items. THANK YOU! Electric Pressure Washer Extension Ladder Power Tool Bundle Plastic Bulk Bins (3)

Seniors in our community need your help. Every day we receive calls for assistance with food, transportation, accessibility ramps, and other services. The needs are great, and VISTE works hard to accommodate those requests, at no charge to the client. THANK YOU for your contribution – it means so much to a VISTE client! Donate Today

The need is great, but together we are greater than the need!

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Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt agency. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. State Registration #CH28. Federal ID #59-2625297 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.