Estelle Robertson, a thoughtful and compassionate third-grade student at North Street School, recently designed and coordinated a special kindness project aimed at brightening the lives of senior citizens at Nathaniel Witherell.
“I like helping people and making them happy,” Estelle said. “It is nice to help people in need with love.”
Estelle Robertson and Nathaniel Witherell director of Volunteers, Mary Tate. June 11, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Supranowitz
As part of the project, she created handmade bracelets, bookmarks, and artwork, which was gifted to the residents as a gesture of appreciation and connection. Through this initiative, she hopes to show kindness, respect, and gratitude to the older members of our community, reminding them that they are valued and remembered.
Her creativity and empathy are at the heart of this meaningful project, which encourages generosity and brings joy across generations.
Estelle also created an amazing landscape painting on canvas that she presented to Volunteer & Resident Services Ms. Mary Tate. This masterpiece will be hung in a residents room.
Estelle Robertson with residents the at the Nathaniel Witherell on June 11, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Supranowitz
Estelle Robertson with residents the at the Nathaniel Witherell on June 11, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Supranowitz
Estelle Robertson with residents the at the Nathaniel Witherell on June 11, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Supranowitz
Estelle Robertson with Alina Boie and Mary Tate at the Witherell on June 11, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Supranowitz. Contributed photo
It is often said that The Nathaniel Witherell is “a Greenwich gem.” Owned and operated by the Town of Greenwich since 1903, the Witherell, a not-for-profit healthcare facility, is dedicated to providing the highest level of skilled nursing care and quality of life for our seniors.
This initiative was made possible with a generous grant from the Greenwich Alliance for Education.