From: Valerie Grafe
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 4:33 PM
To: Debbie Richardson
Subject: Volunteering at 80th Street
Hi Debbie,
My name is Valerie and I'm one of the NYU students who has been volunteering at 80th Street. I
would just like to say thank you kindly for providing me with the opportunity to complete my
volunteer hours at your location. I would also like to commend you and your staff for the
professional, loving care you provide for all the residents of 80th Street. Being the granddaughter
of someone who is suffering from Alzheimer's Disease myself, I know just how valuable the care
you provide is, especially in the peace of mind of family members who may not be able to
personally care for them. After hearing some of the volunteering experiences my classmates have
had I can honestly say that I was fortunate to find a place like 80th Street that warmly opened
their doors for me, welcoming me and providing a one-of-a-kind experience that I wouldn't have
otherwise experienced. Both residents and employees alike are endearing and I find myself
eagerly looking forward to seeing them every week. There aren't words to accurately express my
gratitude enough for this life-changing experience but I can only say I look forward to continue
volunteering and getting to know, and love, the residents and employees of 80th Street
Residence.
Sincerely,
Valerie Grafe
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October 13, 2009
Clare P. Shanley, Executive Director
The 80th Street Residence
430 East 80th Street
New York, NY 10075
Dear Clare:
I write this letter to express my deepest admiration for the 80th Street
Residence. More important than my admiration is my profound feeling
of gratitude to you, Lindsey Harbison, and the entire staff at 80 Street.
My wife -Edith, who has had dementia for the past seven years, is thriving
at your facility. My daughters and I almost gave up hope that we would
ever see her smiling again, and now she is in good mood and smiling much
ofthe time.
You are to be commended for the skill and training of the
entire staff. Their warmth and kindness to all the residents is deeply
appreciated. Please advise Mr. Kaplan and Mr. Morehead of my deepest
gratitude to them for the work they have done in establishing a facility
of such high standards and quality. If there is anything I could ever
do to help them it would be my greatest pleasure. One day I hope to
meet them.
God bless all of you.
Sincerely yours,
Paul Goldman
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