A Match for the Ages

A Match for the Ages

by | May 27, 2024 | Our Stories

Oneeta lived in a tiny North Park apartment before passing away a few years back. Her photo and her character are iconic for ElderHelp as she graced the cover of our 2020 Annual Report and numerous publications. She and her volunteer Evelyn are everything that ElderHelp values. Oneeta’s San Diego...
Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

by | Apr 22, 2024 | Our Stories

“I would be in bad shape without you.” At 87, Jay’s eyesight is declining due to macular degeneration—a condition that prompts many ElderHelp clients to seek support. It’s also why Jay decided to turn in his car keys. “It was my decision, and I was happy to do it,” Jay shares. “I want to keep...
A Special “Jam Session”

A Special “Jam Session”

by | Apr 8, 2024 | Our Stories

Friendly Visit With Sweet Results It was during a friendly phone call that our volunteer Marcia discovered Betsy’s* tradition of making pomegranate jam at the holidays to share with family and friends. Betsy mentioned that she hadn’t been able to make her jam this year due to some health issues. A...
Volunteers in Action: “Gratitude is Reassuring”

Volunteers in Action: “Gratitude is Reassuring”

by | Mar 25, 2024 | Our Stories

“Food Delivery!” are two of David’s favorite words as he knocks on apartment doors at Hotel Sandford. Each Thursday, David, along with wife Paula and twomore volunteers, Stacy and Stella, distribute groceries from ElderHelp’s food pantry to 130 seniors at this downtown residence for low income...
A Touchstone of Comfort & Support

A Touchstone of Comfort & Support

by | Mar 11, 2024 | Our Stories

“We get so many calls from family members who need resources for their parents,” shares Sally King, ElderHelp’s intake & referral guru.  Her voice is often the first one someone hears when they call. “We get calls from all over,” she notes. “Last week I had three calls from Alaska—a daughter...