As the Senior Volunteer People, and thanks to our recent co-generational work, we are helping folks from all walks of life find purpose. What better way to start the new year than by helping isolated seniors, struggling students, disheartened Veterans, and hungry...
Five years ago, Vance Sheer was diagnosed with stomach cancer. A great surgeon was able to save his life, and he remains cancer free. This type of surgery doesn’t come without complications. Vance understands from experience how health-related setbacks can lead...
As Florida geared up for Hurricane Ian back in September, a Veteran at New Beginnings of Tampa, a transitional housing and homeless recovery program, was dealt a very personal crushing blow of his own. He got word that his 36-year-old daughter had suddenly passed,...
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer group, better known as the “JCC Mentors,” ended their first-semester mentoring students by leaving a huge impact on their community. This all-male identifying group of volunteers has been mentoring 7th-grade boys at Ben...
Operation: Veteran Connect Members and community volunteers made sure that food and furniture donations were distributed to those in need at Madison Highlands Senior Apartments. The Hispanic Honor Society at Plant High School in Hillsborough County gifted us a huge...
Bonding Through Literacy with Becky & Barbara Our volunteers can’t wait to share their love of volunteering with others. That’s what makes them our best recruiters! This was definitely the case with Foster Grandmas Becky and Barbara. Barbara Burnett has been a...