Raise a Glass for Kind Hands: Community Fundraiser to Support Families Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

SPRINGFIELD, MA — Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program invites the community to Raise a Glass for Kind Hands, a celebrity bartending fundraiser supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s, dementia, and related cognitive impairments. The event will be held on Thursday, September 24, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Nathan Bill’s Bar & Restaurant, 110 Island Pond Road in Springfield.

Hosted in partnership with Nathan Bill’s, the evening will bring neighbors, friends, local leaders, and supporters together in a spirit of compassion, connection, and community action. Guests will enjoy an uplifting night out while helping Kind Hands provide safe, engaging daytime care and essential respite for caregivers navigating the daily realities of memory loss.

Located in Longmeadow, Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a warm, home-like environment where participants feel valued, connected, and supported. Through trained caregivers, meaningful activities, social connection, and family-style meals, the program helps individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia experience dignity, purpose, and joy each day.

“When a loved one is living with dementia, the entire family is affected. We created Kind Hands to feel like home—a place filled with laughter, friendship, and purpose for every person who walks through our doors. Our mission is to support not only our participants, but also their caregivers,” said Liz Davila, Executive Director of Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program.

“This event is about surrounding families with care, understanding, and hope,” said Grace Barone, Executive Director of the ERC5 Town Chamber of Commerce. “When we come together as a community, we can help ensure that individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia are treated with dignity and that their caregivers receive the support they so deeply deserve.”

Kind Hands operates Monday through Friday, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, giving caregivers peace of mind as they balance work, family, and the emotional demands of supporting a loved one. By offering trusted daytime care and meaningful respite, the program helps families find moments of relief, reassurance, and renewed strength.

“At Polish National Credit Union, we believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting families during life’s most challenging moments,” said Mike Sugrue, President & CEO of Polish National Credit Union. “We are proud to partner with Kind Hands and ERC5 on this event to help raise awareness and vital resources for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Together, we can make a meaningful impact by fostering compassion, connection, and support for caregivers and their loved ones.”

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help Kind Hands continue its mission of supporting older adults and families throughout the region with compassionate care, purposeful programming, and a welcoming place to belong.

For more information about the event or to learn how to support Kind Hands, please contact Liz Davila at 413-525-3800 or ldavila@kindhandsdayprogram.org.

About Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program
Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program is a nonprofit organization located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, providing compassionate daytime support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and related cognitive impairments. In a safe, engaging, and home-like setting, Kind Hands offers social connection, meaningful activities, meals, and caregiver respite designed to help families feel supported every step of the way.