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Cobb County program delivers holiday gifts to isolated seniors; recipient calls it her only present
Summary
Cobb County Senior Services distributed gifts through a holiday program that the transcript says began in 2005; the director said 110 seniors will receive packages, and a recipient, Clarissa Kobe, said the gifts made her Christmas.
Cobb County Senior Services distributed holiday packages to isolated older residents this week, a program the transcript records as beginning in 2005 and that the agency’s director said will reach 110 seniors.
Clarissa Kobe, a recipient, said, “This will be probably the only Christmas present that I get, and I'm very grateful for it.” She opened four gifts at the event and thanked the volunteers.
Awana Bovo Nicolescu, identified in the transcript as Cobb Senior Services director, said the program — named in the transcript as “San Azel's for seniors” — is intended to bring cheer and practical items to older residents who may otherwise be isolated. Nicolescu told attendees that 110 seniors will receive gifts in time for Christmas.
Program volunteers distributed items such as small food packages, pillows and other gifts; the transcript notes one recipient opening cheese and other items. Organizers and participants described the event as modest but meaningful for attendees.
The program’s recorded start year is 2005 and the transcript frames the effort as supported by donations and volunteers. The transcript does not specify the program’s full funding sources, the event location within Cobb County, nor whether the 110 recipients represent the total for the county or a subset tied to a particular program or neighborhood.
Organizers and recipients exchanged holiday greetings and expressions of thanks at the event. The transcript does not record any formal motions, votes or policy decisions tied to the distribution.
