I think I say this every year, but Fall is my absolute favorite season, I don’t know if it’s only because my birthday is this month, or if it’s because I like apple season, pumpkin spice, and cooler weather. Either way, hope you’ll be able to join us for some meals and activities!
October 1st is Bugbee New Year – well, the start to our fiscal year, but that sounds boring. It’s the start of our fundraising season, and I hope you are able to consider a contribution. We receive funding from a variety of sources, but this year are expecting less to come from Senior Solutions for the meals program, as they have placed a cap on the number of meals they will reimburse. You can help by making sure your paperwork is up-to-date, as they have asked us to use new annual intake forms, as well.
Beyond the meals programs, many of the additional programs also rely on community donations, so this season’s fundraising will be important in shaping what we can afford to offer in 2026. We’ll be working behind the scenes with all our funding sources to build the support needed to keep the calendar full of great programs and activities. Bugbee is what we make of it together, and everyone has a stake in this community!
In the meantime, thank you all for being part of life here. Going into my sixth year here, I still look forward to coming to work everyday thanks to all of you. Enjoy the foliage and see you soon.
Mark Bradley
Executive Director