Growing older shouldn't mean losing your independence. That's a value we hold deeply at CANA Craft Cannabis, and it's why we're proud to support Coastline Elderly Services — an organization that has spent decades helping New Bedford's older adults and individuals with disabilities live safely and independently at home. Our New Bedford location at 2121 Phillips Rd contributed to Coastline as part of CANA's $60,000 community giving program across Norton, Fairhaven, and New Bedford in 2025.

About Coastline Elderly

Coastline is a nonprofit corporation based at 863 Belleville Avenue in New Bedford, and its scope of services is remarkable. At its core, Coastline develops, provides, and coordinates a comprehensive range of home care services designed to support independent living for adults of all ages and children with disabilities.

Their programs touch nearly every aspect of daily life for the people they serve:

• Home Care Services — Helping individuals continue living independently at home with professional support
• Senior Care Options — Providing MassHealth benefits for members aged 65 and older
• Personal Care Attendant Program — Available to individuals of any age living with a disability
• Meals on Wheels — Delivering nutritious meals five days a week to homebound individuals
• Money Management — Connecting older adults with volunteers who help them budget and manage finances
• Family Caregiver Support — Linking caregivers with resources, respite care, and guidance
• Options Counseling — Helping families navigate the complex landscape of long-term care
• Nursing Home Ombudsman Program — Matching volunteers with area nursing homes to advocate for residents' rights
• Congregate and Supportive Living — Providing services within senior housing complexes

Led by Paula Rodericks and a dedicated team, Coastline is far more than a single program — it's an entire ecosystem of support that wraps around some of our community's most vulnerable members.

What Our Donation Supports

CANA's contribution to Coastline helps sustain the wide network of services that keep seniors and individuals with disabilities connected, nourished, and safe. Whether it's funding Meals on Wheels deliveries, supporting the personal care attendant program, or helping maintain the infrastructure that coordinates dozens of services across the SouthCoast region, every dollar strengthens a system that thousands of people depend on every day.

For many older adults, Coastline is the difference between staying in the home they love and being forced into institutional care. That's not a small thing — it's everything.

"Coastline does something extraordinary: they let people age with dignity, in their own homes, surrounded by the things and people they love. Their range of services is incredible — from meals to money management to caregiver support. It takes a village, and Coastline is building that village every day. We're honored to be a part of it."

— CANA Craft Cannabis

How You Can Help

• Volunteer — The Nursing Home Ombudsman Program and Money Management programs both depend on trained volunteers
• Donate — Financial contributions help sustain programs like Meals on Wheels and home care services
• Refer Someone in Need — If you know an older adult or person with a disability who could benefit from Coastline's services, help connect them
• Become a Caregiver Ally — If you're supporting a loved one, reach out to learn about the Family Caregiver Support Program
• Stay Informed — Sign up for updates on their website at coastlinenb.org

You can reach Coastline at (508) 999-6400.

Rooted in Community

At CANA, we think about legacy — what we leave behind and how we treat the people who built the world we live in. New Bedford's seniors and individuals with disabilities deserve to live with autonomy, comfort, and respect. Coastline makes that possible, and we're grateful to support their work.

When you visit our New Bedford dispensary, you're supporting a business that invests in every generation of our community.

CANA Craft Cannabis New Bedford is located at 2121 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA. Learn more about our community initiatives and shop with us at our New Bedford Dispensary & Premium Outlet.