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

A simple phone call can do more than you might imagine. Just ask the folks at Pasco County’s Mobile Integrated Health program. Their community paramedics work tirelessly to help seniors stay safe and independent, and they’ve seen firsthand how the Health Buddies...

There’s something powerful about folks coming together, swapping stories, learning new skills, and looking out for one another. That’s exactly what's happening through our Senior Disaster Support Program, made possible through generous supporters, including Wawa. From...

Even a simple ride to the doctor can carry immense meaning. Across South Shore, our Companion Transportation Program has now given more than 175 rides to seniors who need a little help getting to medical appointments. But these rides are so much more than...

Sometimes the heaviest battles our veterans fight are the quiet ones fought alone, long after the uniform comes off. Operation: Veteran Connect community volunteer Bernie knows that story all too well. In the late ’80s, she was stationed in Panama, surrounded by...

Walk into Ms. Nordstrom’s kindergarten classroom at Maximo Elementary, and you’ll notice something special right away. Sure, there are crayons scattered across tables and the happy buzz of five-year-olds learning their ABCs. But at the heart of it all is Classroom...

Art and creative expression serve as powerful tools in improving the quality of life for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We had the joy of hosting an art day at Ruth’s Promise Adult Day Program in Pinellas County. Participants lit up as they created art, shared...

Robin proudly accepting “Leadership with a Golden Heart” nomination at the 2025 SAGES Golden Hearts Awards.Hope isn’t just a feeling, it’s a process we build together, one steady block at a time. Each kind word, every encouraging smile, every moment of genuine...

Operation: Veteran Connect has been learning the power of belonging. Initially we thought stability for veterans meant a roof over their heads, furniture in their apartments, and the basics to make life manageable. And we did that helping 75 veterans transition out of...