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

There’s nothing quite like rolling up your sleeves with neighbors and friends to honor a great legacy. This past MLK Day of Service, four outstanding AmeriCorps programs joined forces at The Franciscan Center in Tampa to embody Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of...

We’re thrilled to share our very own Health Buddies Program Manager, Aria has been appointed by the Mayor as a commission member on the St. Petersburg Commission on Aging. Since 1973, this group of dedicated volunteer leaders has been advocating for seniors in St....

Who doesn’t love a good game of Bingo or a round of Monopoly? Board games bring back cherished memories of family gatherings and friendly competition. But imagine losing your ability to join in the fun because of failing eyesight. That’s the reality for many older...

Ambassadors are the secret sauce behind helping seniors find the volunteer opportunity of their dreams, and they are equally skilled at helping show these volunteers how much we appreciate their service. We had an absolute blast seeing all our volunteers’ smiling...

When Mr. Plager walked into the room, Giavanni’s eyes lit up, and he waved Mr. Plager over to his table. The two have been building a connection by meeting every other week over lunch as part of the Ben Hill Middle School mentoring program. Mr. Plager and Giavanni...

In a heartfelt conversation, Raquel expressed how deeply Delia’s weekly visits have impacted her and her mom’s lives. Delia has been serving as Christina’s Senior Companion for over a year, and they’ve formed a very special bond. “Delia isn’t just a volunteer, ”...

Health Buddies hit a record number of participants this year! Volunteers used social connection and health tips to improve the wellbeing of 219 adults who were isolated and struggling to manage their chronic conditions. Russel shared how his Health Buddy Will has been...

Nat the Elf made a special stop at Mendenhall Elementary to deliver Winter Activity Books to help children continue learning at home during the extended school break. Armed with stacks of Winter Activity Books, she brought smiles, excitement, and a little holiday...

What if older and younger generations worked together to solve the problems that no generation can solve alone? We’re leaning into generational differences and encouraging collaboration across every age group to tackle today’s biggest challenges. Community Engagement...