What is Adopt-a-Senior?

Adopt a Senior is a local holiday initiative dedicated to bringing joy, companionship, and heartfelt care to seniors who may not have family nearby or who might otherwise feel alone during the season. Volunteers “adopt” a senior by providing a thoughtful gift and a personalized card chosen just for them.

After an incredible outpouring of support during our trial launch last year at Front Porch of Bowdon Senior Living, we are excited to grow the program! This year, we are expanding to include seniors throughout the greater Bowdon and West Georgia area — ensuring more of our older neighbors feel remembered, valued, and loved.

A small gift can make a big impact. Together, we can brighten the season for seniors in our community, one smile at a time.

Hosted by

The Rocking Chair Fund, Inc.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative of Front Porch of Bowdon Senior Living dedicated to improving the lives of local seniors in need.

Target Area

Adopt-a-Senior began in 2024 as a holiday initiative at Front Porch of Bowdon Senior Living. The idea was simple: some of our residents didn’t receive as many visits or gifts as others, so we reached out to our community to see who might like to “adopt” a resident for the holidays. The response was overwhelming! The local community’s generosity far exceeded the number of residents we had!

Because of that incredible support, we’re expanding the program this year to include more local seniors. However, since this is a grassroots effort organized entirely by our local team, we’re keeping our focus close to home. For 2025, Adopt-a-Senior will serve Carroll County, Georgia exclusively. This helps us keep things manageable and ensures smooth coordination and timely delivery of every gift.

As the program continues to grow and we build more partnerships, we plan to expand beyond Carroll County in future years—bringing even more holiday cheer to seniors across West Georgia.

How it Works

NOMINATE A SENIOR

Know a senior in the Bowdon or West Georgia area that may be lonely for the holidays or could use some holiday cheer? Nominate them for a gift!

GET MATCHED

Once we have our list of nominations, we will connect each volunteer with one or more seniors to purchase a gift for based on your preferences. You’ll receive information about their likes and dislikes and additional instructions.

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VOLUNTEER TO GIVE

To participate in the gift giving, simply submit an application. You’ll then be matched with a nominated senior.

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BRING JOY

Drop your gift off before December 15th at Front Porch of Bowdon Senior Living. From there staff will make arrangements to deliver your gift to your matched senior.

TIME TO GIVE

Gifts are due no later than December 15th.

All gifts should be dropped off to Front Porch of Bowdon Senior Living. Staff and volunteers will coordinate delivery.

501 Mitchell Avenue, Bowdon, GA 30108

(770) 258-8600

www.FrontPorchOf.com

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