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3rd Holiday Cheer for Wise Hearts
"Llegó, llegó, llegó la Navidad."
Give the gift of joy to an abuelito or abuelita for Christmas. Many seniors may not have family or friends to celebrate the holidays with, and your kindness can make a big difference in their lives. Sign up today to Adopt a Senior and donate a Christmas gift!
As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to invite you to participate in our 3rd Annual Holiday Cheer for the Wise Hearts campaign. This special initiative brings joy, warmth, and companionship to older adults in our community. Through this campaign, we match generous community members like you with an older adult participant to ensure that they experience the joy of the holidays through meaningful gifts and thoughtful gestures.
Here’s how you can get involved in spreading holiday cheer:
- Confirm your participation: Fill out the sign-up form by clicking the button below no later than December 10.
- Receive your participant’s wish list: Once you confirm, we’ll match you with a participant and send you their wish list and preferences via email.
- Drop off your wrapped gift: Wrap and drop off your gift at Centro de Oro (124 Evergreen St., Rochester, NY 14605) on one of the dates below.
December 1–5, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monday, December 8, extended until 6:30 pm
By adopting a participant, you are helping to make their holidays special and showing them that they are cared for and appreciated by the community. Your generous participation will make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Donating a gift to a senior is just one wonderful way to spread joy this season!
We’re also looking for generous sponsors to help make this event truly special.
If you’d like to play a bigger part in bringing smiles to our seniors, click the button below to learn more about becoming a sponsor!
Get to know our Seniors!
Aida
From: Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Pink and Red
Hobbies: She enjoys watching TV, Facebook, and volunteering at Rochester Hope.
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Cook a meal for her stepchildren and dance to Christmas music.
She wishes for a red sweater, gold/silver jewelry set, or a gift card for JC Penney/Walmart.
Anastasia
From: Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Dark Blue
Hobbies: Going to the Casino.
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Spending time with her family.
She wishes for a bedsheet set (full), small earrings, black boots (size 7), or a gift card for Walmart/Marshall’s.
Bernarda
From: Cidra, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red
Hobbies: Enjoys making crafts and watching TV
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Cook a traditional Christmas dinner for her children and grandchildren.
She wishes for a large purse, sweater (size M), a hat and glove set, or a gift card for Walmart/Marshall’s.
Carmen S.
From: Santurce, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red
Hobbies: She enjoys listening to Christian music
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Make a Christmas dinner with children and grandchildren. Exchange gifts and open them as a family.
She wishes for a sweater (2XL), shoes (size 8½ or 9), a coat (size 3XL), or a gift card for Walmart/Target.
Felix
From: Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red
Hobbies: He enjoys singing, dancing, and listening to music.
Favorite Christmas Tradition: “Parrandas”
He wishes for a dressy shirt (size XL), socks, a sweater (size XL), or a gift card for Walmart.
Herminia
From: Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red & White
Hobbies: She enjoys reading books (history, Bible, Faith) and listening to gospel music
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Hang out with family & cook together
She wishes for a makeup eye palette in neutral or pink tones, a purse (any color), dressy high heels or boots (size 8), or a gift card for Walmart/Macy’s.
Ismael
From: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Dark Blue
Hobbies: Watching TV and attending Centro de Oro
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Celebrate “Santa Claus” and have Christmas dinner with the whole family.
He wishes for jeans (size 36×30), a multi-color sweater (size L), a Yankees winter hat, or a gift card for Walmart/Target.
Julio
From: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Gray and Black
Hobbies: Walking and talking to his friends
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Make “pasteles and spiced coquito” and dance
He wishes for black shoes (size 10 ½), a coat (size L), a queen bedsheet set, or a gift card for Walmart/Marshall’s/JC Penny.
Lucy R.
From: Lares, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: White and Yellow
Hobbies: Shopping, arts & crafts (sewing), decorating
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Making “arroz con gandules” and “pasteles” with her family.
She wishes for winter Boots (size 6), a winter coat (size M) a queen bedsheet set, or gift card for Walmart.
Maria G.
From: Habana, Cuba
Favorite Color: Blue
Hobbies: Sewing, watching TV, attending Centro De Oro
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Singing Christmas songs with family
She wishes for a blue sweater (size XL, not black!), white pants (size XL) a pullover (size XL), or a gift card for Walmart.
Maria O.
From: Cayey, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Black
Hobbies: Enjoys watching TV and attending Centro de Oro
Favorite Christmas Tradition: “Parrandas” (Christmas Traditional Parties)
She wishes for a large purse, a queen bedsheet set, a jacket (size S), or a gift card for Walmart/Marshall’s.
Maria P.
From: Cidra, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red and Black
Hobbies: Watching wellness TV shows and soap operas “Novelas)
Favorite Christmas Tradition: “Parrandas”
She wishes to receive a black coat (size L), a queen bedsheet set, or a gift card for Macy’s.
Maria R.
From: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Turquoise Blue and White
Hobbies: She enjoys reading the Bible, history books, and crafts
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Decorate the house with Christmas motifs, have dinner with the whole family.
She wishes to receive Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum, a queen-size electric blanket, a waterproof coat/ raincoat (size XL, brown or beige), or a gift card for Walmart/Burlington.
Margarita C.
From: Humacao, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Beige
Hobbies: Enjoys reading, cooking, and sewing
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Making breakfast for her children and grandchildren.
She wishes for a winter 3 piece set (hat, gloves and scarf), a winter coat (size XL), a sweater (size XL), an adult coloring book with markers/pencils, or a gift card for Hobby Lobby/Walmart.
Mercedes
From: Cayey, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red & Black
Hobbies: Watching TV, crocheting, exercising
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Sing Christian Christmas songs, spending time with her children
She wishes to receive a handbag (not black), a button down cardigans (size M), or a gift card for Macy’s/JC Penny.
Rose L.
From: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Green
Hobbies: Playing with her dog, spending time with her grandchildren
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Spending time with her family
She wishes for a sweater (size 2XL, green, not red!), pajamas (size 2XL), scratch off tickets, or a gift card for Walmart.
Nieves
From: Santiago, Cuba
Favorite Color: Orange and Pink
Hobbies: Organizing the house, reading, and hanging out with friends
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Hosting gatherings for friends and family
She wishes for a winter coat (size 2XL) or a dressy shirt (size XL), a queen bedsheet set, a purse, or a gift card for Walmart/Burlington.
Justina
From: Salinas, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red and Yellow
Hobbies: Watching TV, organizing the house and cooking
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Going Christmas caroling “parranda” with family
She wishes for a winter coat (size L), boots (size 7 ½ or 8), a warm winter blanket, or a gift card for Marshall’s.
Gloria S.
From: Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Green
Hobbies: Enjoys watching TV and reading
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Having dinner with her daughter and granddaughters on the 25th, all in pajamas
She wishes for a small air fryer, low brown boots (size 8), a pots/pans set, or a gift card for Walmart/Burlington.
Carmen P.
From: Guayama, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Yellow, Red, and Black
Hobbies: Enjoys playing Bingo
Favorite Christmas Tradition: When she was young, she liked to set up the Christmas tree decorations
She wishes to get a watch, a hat and gloves set, or a gift card for Walmart.
Milagros
From: Villalba, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red
Hobbies: Enjoys playing puzzles on her phone
Favorite Christmas Tradition: She enjoys eating “lechón” (roasted pig), making “alcapurrias and pasteles” and listening to Christmas songs
She wishes for a red sweater (size XL), dressy shoe heels/boots (size 9), dressy earrings, or a gift card for Walmart/Burlington.
Lydia
From: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Pink
Hobbies: Enjoys taking care of her grandchildren and watching TV
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Making a Christmas meal with her whole family and exchanging gifts
She wishes for sweatpants (size M, black), a gold or silver watch with strap/bracelet, small earrings, or a gift card for Walmart/Marshall’s.
Maria V.
From: Santurce, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Pink or Baby Blue
Hobbies: Enjoys watching TV, reading the Bible, listening to Christian songs
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Making “pasteles” and being with her family
She wishes for a winter coat (size XL), a warm sweater (size XL) or a house robe (size XL), or a gift card for Walmart.
Hector
From: Cayey, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Green
Hobbies: Enjoys exercise and watching TV
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Singing Christmas songs “aguinaldos”
He wishes for a black or gray sweater (size L), a cord-less shaver, or a gift card for Walmart.
Dolores
From: Guayama, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Pink
Hobbies: Dancing, visiting the sick, volunteering at Rochester HOPE, and taking care of her grandchildren
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Spending time with her family, making Christmas dinner and exchanging gifts
She wishes for a 3 piece black winter set (hat gloves and scarf), a queen bedsheet set, silver (or green) loop earrings, or a gift card for Walmart/Wegmans/JC Penny.
Emeterio
From: Añasco, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Black
Hobbies: Watching TV, working on the garden, and sleeping
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Christmas parties “parrandas” and working on the garden
He wishes for a blue shirt (size 32×33), a watch with plastic strap, a sweater (size M), or a gift card for Walmart/JC Penny.
Luis S.
From: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red
Hobbies: Watching TV, and working on different chores around the house
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Christmas parties “parrandas” with his children
He wishes for a sweater (size M, yellow), a rechargeable shaver, sneakers (size 11), or a gift card for Walmart/Marshall’s.
Mercedes B.
From: Salinas, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Turquoise and Gray
Hobbies: Doing crossword puzzles, board games, and volunteering at Rochester HOPE
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Making Christmas dinner, singing Christmas songs, opening presents, making stories, and playing games
She wishes for a black hoodie (size L), a grey hoodie (size L), black pants (size 12-14), or a gift card for Walmart/Marshall’s/JC Penny.
Jose A.
From: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Red
Hobbies: Word puzzles and watching TV
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Playing maracas and singing to the music of Trios “Los Condes”
He wishes for a NY Yankees cap, word Puzzles books, sneakers (size 10.5 or 11), or a gift card for Walmart/Marshall’s/any men’s clothing store.
Maria S.
From: Guayama, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Yellow
Hobbies: Sewing, knitting, embroidery, making word puzzles
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Celebrating Christmas and visiting the family
She wishes for a microwave, silver earrings, a large black purse, or a gift card for Walmart.
Felipe
From: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Beige and Brown
Hobbies: Watching TV and listening to music
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Traditional “parrandas”
He wishes for a winter coat (size M/L), a winter hat, jeans (size 32×31), a sweater (size M), or a gift card for Marshall’s.
Norma C.
From: Comerío, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Pink and Blue
Hobbies: Reading and playing games on her tablet
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Family gatherings and making food together
She wishes for a coat (size XL) or pajamas (size XL), or a gift card for Walmart.
Rosa R.
From: Salinas, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Pink
Hobbies: Reading and watching TV
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Family gatherings
She wishes for a large black purse, pajamas (size 2XL), large loop earrings, or a gift card for Walmart/Tops.
Carmencita R.
From: Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Blue and Yellow
Hobbies: Cooking, arts & crafts (making jewelry & t-shirts)
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Cooking together with her family and having breakfast together on Christmas Day
She wishes for a gift card for Ulta Beauty/Burlington/Wegmans.
Gloria G.
From: Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Pink, blue and brown
Hobbies: Watching TV, reading books/the Bible, crossword puzzles
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Cooking dinner for her family
She wishes for a towel set (pink or green), a white or blue comforter set (full), or a blue bed sheet set (full).
Gloria A.
From: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Purple
Hobbies: Go out shopping, reading, going to church
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Cooking together with her girls
She wishes for a black winter coat (size XL), boots (size 7), pajamas (size XL), or a gift card for Wegmans/Walmart.
Carmen A.
From: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Black & red
Hobbies: Watching TV, sleeping and playing games
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Spending time with her family, decorating and cooking together
She wishes for a winter coat (size XL), boots (size 7), jewelry, or a gift card for Walmart/Marshalls.
Iraida
From: Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Green & yellow
Hobbies: Watching TV & reading
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Making pasteles with my family
She wishes for a sweater (size L), a 3 piece black winter set (scarf, hat, gloves), press on nails, or a gift card for Walmart/Wegmans.
Guillermo
From: Puerto Rico
Favorite Color: Blue & Red
Hobbies: Watching TV & walking
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Making pasteles with his family
He wishes for a brown or black wallet, black socks, Musk cologne, or a gift card for Walmart/Wegmans.
Raiza
From: Cuba
Favorite Color: Purple
Hobbies: Reading
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Wearing matching pajamas with her kids
She wishes for a purple or pink hoodie (size M), facial cleanser (gel – sensitive skin), maroon color boots (size 8), or a gift card for Walmart/Wegmans.
Lina
From: Puerto Rico
Favorite: Beige
Hobbies: Watching novelas
Favorite Christmas Tradition: Cooking with family
She wishes for pajamas (size M), a sweater (size M), slippers (size 8 or 9), or a gift card for Walmart/Wegmans.
For more info about Centro de Oro,
For more information, call: (585) 256-8900 x657
