The charity event "From the bottom of our hearts" is sweeping across the Lepel region

As is well known, New Year's miracles await not only children. People of wise age also believe in good and bright things, and their faith only strengthens with age.

As part of the republican campaign "From the bottom of my heart," the "Svetlitsa" round-the-clock stay department of the Lepel District Territorial Center for Social Services was visited by Oleg Zhingel, member of the Standing Commission of the Council of the Republic for Economy, Budget and Finance, head of the Vitebsk Regional Directorate of Belgroprobank OJSC; Elena Zhuravskaya, Deputy Head of the Vitebsk Regional Directorate; Dmitry Drobyshevsky, Head of Banking Services Center No. 219 in Lepel of the Vitebsk Regional Directorate of Belgroprobank OJSC; Natalya Azarenok, Deputy Head of the Department for Labour, Employment and Social Protection of the District Executive Committee – Head of the Department for Population Employment; Natalya Ivanova, Director of the Lepel District Territorial Center for Social Services; and other guests.
At the entrance, they were warmly welcomed by Elena Chuvilina, the head of the department, who spoke about the residents, the services provided to them, and gave a short tour of the building.
Oleg Valentinovich warmly congratulated the 42 residents of the department on the upcoming New Year and Christmas, and presented them with gifts provided by the "Belarusian Women's Union" Public Association and the Belgroprobank trade union. The vocal group “Myatlitsa” from the social rehabilitation and habilitation department for disabled people of the Lepel District Territorial Center for Social Services helped create a festive atmosphere for the elderly.
On the eve of the holidays, many kind words were spoken to the people living here. They were wished good health, optimism, and long life. Oleg Valentinovich also noted the sensitivity and professionalism of the department's staff, headed by the soulful and positive Elena Chuvilina. It is thanks to the efforts of the friendly team that "Svetlitsa" is always cozy and warm.
The staff do everything possible to ensure that the residents receive dignified care, proper nutrition, organize cultural leisure activities, and provide medical examinations if necessary.
When a person reaches a certain age, they may experience loneliness. At this moment, it is important to remind them that they are needed by people. In "Svetlitsa," the elderly do not feel unwanted, do not get discouraged, and live as if they were at home.

and rejoice in each new day.
– The nutrition in the department is balanced, with standards that we strictly adhere to, – explains Elena Leonidovna. – The menu is very diverse: cereals, meat, fish, vegetables, juices, fruits. Not everyone can afford such a variety at home. Upon doctor’s prescription, dietary meals are organised for some residents.
As it turned out, despite their age, the lives of the elderly are in full swing – they spend time in clubs, read, and socialise with each other. And they always welcome guests with special joy, especially such high-ranking ones.
The elderly sincerely rejoiced at the guests and thanked them for the gifts, attention, festive mood, and care.
When we are compassionate and help each other, no problems are daunting.
– What we do, we do from the heart. We enjoy seeing smiles on people’s faces and positivity. After all, it’s not only them who get energised by us, but we get energised by them too. As part of this campaign, we visit various addresses to bring warmth to the elderly, – summarised Oleg Valentinovich.
Natalia Khrapovitskaya. "Lepelsky Krai" Newspaper