“It’s a blessing to see their little faces shine every day. We love what we do, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s the best thing that’s happened to me. It keeps me young.” Classroom Grandma Cooper shared these words with over 700 AmeriCorps staff on a virtual...
After spending 50 years in a wheelchair and living alone, James’s world was marked by isolation, leaving him irritable and hesitant to connect. When introduced to TelePals, a program designed to keep individuals socially connected through friendly phone calls, James...
The internet is a powerful resource to help seniors remain independent, especially when mobility becomes more and more difficult. For the 4th consecutive year, we are thrilled to partner with Spectrum to empower seniors with essential technology skills. This...
April is National Volunteer Month, and it’s the perfect time to honor the remarkable individuals who make our mission possible, our volunteers. Your dedication is nothing short of heroic. You are the heart of our mission, the hands that lift others up, and the spirit...
In just 3 months, we’ve furnished the homes of 125 Tampa Bay veterans who were impacted by recent hurricanes or transitioning from temporary housing to permanent stability. These aren’t just couches and beds—they’re symbols of hope. For many, the furniture...
Jerry sat terrified on his kitchen table for hours as the flood waters rose to over three feet. Francis was in the hospital when Hurricane Milton hit, overcome with fear that her dog, who was at home alone, wouldn’t survive the storm. Arthur lost all his belongings,...
