by Sarah Benson | Nov 6, 2023 | Our Stories
“I’ve always wanted to help people,” shares Barbara J. Brown. “In 9th grade I wrote a play for 9th grade assembly and all the students had to bring canned goods for the starving children in China. The response was overwhelming, and I saw first-hand what generosity could do.” After retiring from a...
by Sarah Benson | Sep 6, 2023 | Our Stories
In 1990 when Kerrie-Ann needed a place to land, she met 80-year old Josephine and ElderHelp. “She was like a surrogate grandmother to me, and ElderHelp’s HomeShare program just clicked for us,” shares Kerrie-Ann, “and I met my husband of 29 years when he was a guest at her dinner table!” Fast...
by Sarah Benson | Jul 10, 2023 | Our Stories
After a year of separation, Gilbert and Judi are back together—swapping stories and smiles. Gilbert met our volunteer friendly visitor Judi on Valentine’s Day 2020, and they formed a fast friendship. “We just kept sharing more and more and discovered all kinds of things we have in common,” smiles...
by Sarah Benson | Jun 5, 2023 | Our Stories
“Home Sweet Home.” It’s where the jovial Jolene wants to be and the words she’s currently stitching on a gift for a friend. “I embroider pillow covers, towels, and all kinds of gifts for my friends,” Jolene shares. “It keeps me busy and makes people happy.” Alone at the beginning of the pandemic,...
by Sarah Benson | May 8, 2023 | Our Stories
An avid reader with a fondness for white chocolate mocha frappuccinos, Joan misses library lectures and trips to the grocery store. But weekly deliveries from her ElderHelp grocery shopper stock her pantry and brighten her spirit. “I’ve been cooking a lot more than I used to” shares Joan, “and...
by Sarah Benson | Apr 16, 2023 | Our Stories
For over 30 years, the names Yale and Judy have been synonymous with ElderHelp. “I see the mission as an urgent need,” cites Judy. That’s why we stay so involved. “Seniors deserve to be able to stay in their homes, to be independent, and to stay safe. We see ElderHelp as a way to make that...
