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Helping Hands

Serving the Greater Kennett Area Community

Kendal-Crosslands Communities is involved with a variety of local organizations for the benefit of the wider community. Residents and staff are active locally, serving on boards of non-profit organizations, participating in local events, and supplying volunteer services to numerous community initiatives.

Resident and Staff Volunteerism
Both residents and staff of Kendal-Crosslands Communities are encouraged to become involved and volunteer in the local community. Residents are involved in:

  • mentoring programs

  • political initiatives

  • tutoring

  • adult literacy programs

  • the “After the Bell” program at the Kennett School District, which is an after school educational program for middle school age children

  • teaching and participating at the Academy of Life Long Learning of the University of Delaware, which is located in nearby Wilmington, Delaware.

Helping Hands Program
Kendal-Crosslands Communities, in collaboration with The Kennett Area Senior Center, has implemented the local outreach program “Helping Hands”, which provides housekeeping services to local age and income qualified seniors at a discounted rate. For more information about the Helping Hands program, contact KCC Director of Environmental Services at 610-388-5555.