Tales of Our Volunteer Heroes and Life-Changing Community Service Programs

Though Kitty had never met Ed, when he walked into the VA clinic she could see he was in serious trouble. Kitty is an Operation: Veteran Connect member who serves at the front desk, greeting veterans as they arrive at the VA for their appointments. Thanks to her...

A HUGE SHOUTOUT... To Ahmed Alaraj and his crew from the Shawarma King who partnered with World Central Kitchen to help get delicious hot meals to residents in a short amount of time. After Hurricane Helene, a high-rise, low-income senior housing facility in Gulfport...

Back-to-back hurricanes devastated Tampa Bay, leaving many, especially seniors, with a long road to recovery. In the aftermath, we went door to door to delivering food to stranded elders, witnessed seniors living in flooded mobile homes, listened to the stories of our...

Senior Companions Recognized for Their Golden Hearts What do Lauren Smalls, Denise Jones, and Carmen Rodriguez have in common? They were all honored at SAGES’s Annual Golden Hearts Award Ceremony, designed to recognize individuals in Tampa Bay who dedicate their time...

“When you get to be 80, you feel like people just sort of forget about you. But not Seniors in Service. You make me feel special and I know I have lots of people that care about me. Thank you for all that you do to help me know I'm remembered." - Russell, Health...

In the wake of a natural disaster, we all want to do what comes naturally-help our friends, neighbors (and even perfect strangers). You don’t need special skills, just a heart for service.   The recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will take months and even...

For years, Barbara tried to manage on her own, but she knew she was putting her safety at risk. Barbara is legally blind, a widow, and has no family nearby for support. Tasks that were once easier with her husband's help, like cooking a meal, moving around safely, and...