Unleash the Power of The Press

Day of Caring – OCES Team Volunteers at Camp Squanto in Plymouth

OCES' Day of Caring
OCES’ Day of Caring

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, was one of 14 organizations that partnered with the United Way of Greater Plymouth County to send volunteers out into the community as part of their annual “Day of Caring” campaign.

On September 16, 2016, OCES’ volunteer team of eight focused on brush clearing at Camp Squanto, part of the Boy Scouts Old Colony Council located in Plymouth. Camp Squanto is a 650-acre camping facility located in the woods of Myles Standish State Forest. OCES’ volunteer team – Jean-Marie Doyle, Nikolas Finn, Richard Rodriguez, Rose Kennedy, Dan Forand, Donna Forand, Rosanna Wong and Brenda Carrens – dedicated five hours to the project.
The “Day of Caring” was originally established to promote volunteerism, community spirit, and working together for the common good. This year, a total of 103 volunteers from organizations throughout the area participated in United Way of Greater Plymouth County’s campaign and tackled a number of projects ranging from organizing food pantries to cleanups and landscaping.
“OCES is proud to be a part of the ‘Day of Caring’ where volunteers from many different organizations come together to give back to the community,” said Diana DiGiorgi, OCES’ Executive Director.
About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 235 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.