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Keeping Love Alive: Honoring Seniors & Embracing God’s Love This Valentine’s Day

Keeping Love Alive: Honoring Seniors & Embracing God’s Love This Valentine’s Day

A Message from Our CEO: Keeping Love Alive

Valentine’s Day is more than romance—it’s a reminder of selfless, enduring love rooted in faith. As we celebrate, let’s reflect on God’s unfailing love and share it with those who need it most—our seniors.

Many elderly individuals long for connection. This Valentine’s Day, let’s keep love alive through simple acts of kindness—a visit, a note, or a heartfelt conversation.

Love is more than words; it’s a choice to serve and uplift. Together, let’s remind our seniors they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/keeping-love-alive-honoring-seniors-embracing-gods-love-this-valentines-day/

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Heart2Heart Volunteers Launch Relief Care Program to Support CaregiversTeens Bring Holiday Joy to Seniors

Heart2Heart Volunteers Launch Relief Care Program to Support CaregiversTeens Bring Holiday Joy to Seniors

This month, we’re celebrating Christ Community Church and their amazing youth group for bringing festive cheer to the seniors at Residential Plaza Blue Lagoon in Miami. Through games like Christmas Bingo, Scrabble, and Dominoes, these teens created a joyful holiday atmosphere, building connections that bridged generations. Their warmth and kindness reminded everyone of the true spirit of community. Thank you, Christ Community Church, for inspiring us all to bring light and love to those who need it most!

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/teens-bring-holiday-joy-to-seniors/

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Teens Bring Holiday Joy to Seniors

Teens Bring Holiday Joy to Seniors

This month, we’re celebrating Christ Community Church and their amazing youth group for bringing festive cheer to the seniors at Residential Plaza Blue Lagoon in Miami. Through games like Christmas Bingo, Scrabble, and Dominoes, these teens created a joyful holiday atmosphere, building connections that bridged generations. Their warmth and kindness reminded everyone of the true spirit of community. Thank you, Christ Community Church, for inspiring us all to bring light and love to those who need it most!

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/teens-bring-holiday-joy-to-seniors/

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2025: A New Year, A New Challenge

2025: A New Year, A New Challenge

As 2025 begins, I reflect on 2024 with gratitude and purpose. It was a tumultuous year—marked by change, uncertainty, and challenges that left many wondering, “what’s next?” From mysterious drones to growing community struggles, the year brought a sense of cognitive dissonance—the tension when reality clashes with our expectations.

For me, this dissonance was most striking in the faces of vulnerable seniors in our community, whose stories revealed the heartbreaking realities of isolation and need.

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/2025-a-new-year-a-new-challenge/

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A Season of Nostalgia continued…..AND Gratitude

A Season of Nostalgia continued…..AND Gratitude

A recent visit to Providence Senior Living beautifully illustrated the power of nostalgia said Juan Gallo, Heart2Heart’s CEO. While playing an impromptu session on a Yamaha piano, I witnessed the profound impact music can have. One resident, moved to tears, shared how the melodies brought back memories of her childhood and her love for playing the piano—something she hadn’t done in years. Encouraged to try again, she rediscovered the joy of music, her radiant smile lighting up the room.

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/a-season-of-reflection-and-giving-embracing-nostalgia-and-spreading-joy-this-holiday-season/

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Spreading love and joy to seniors this Holiday season 

Spreading love and joy to seniors this Holiday season 

This month, Heart2Heart Outreach and Church United came together for Good Neighbor Day as part of the Love South Florida initiative, spreading joy and connection to seniors in Assisted Living Facilities. Over 50 volunteers, including families, participated in activities like karaoke, fall crafts, and games, creating moments of laughter and heartfelt connections.

More than just a day of fun, the event reminded us all of the importance of ensuring seniors feel seen, valued, and connected. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day unforgettable and proved that love truly has no age limit.

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/spreading-love-and-joy-to-seniors-this-holiday-season/

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A Season of Reflection and Giving: Embracing Nostalgia and Spreading Joy This Holiday Season

A Season of Reflection and Giving: Embracing Nostalgia and Spreading Joy This Holiday Season

After celebrating at the Red Gala the many seniors served this year thus far and reflecting on his 80’s themed birthday, Heart2Heart CEO, Juan Gallo shares some tips about embracing a season of nostalgia and the ways we can spread joy to others as we approach the holiday season.

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/a-season-of-reflection-and-giving-embracing-nostalgia-and-spreading-joy-this-holiday-season/

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Bible Study brings memory care men together in fellowship 

Bible Study brings memory care men together in fellowship 

Volunteer Juan Ramos leads a men’s Bible study at a memory care facility. The group helped the men at the facility connect and open up as a group.

Not all the men are Christians. All the men have trouble remembering. But Juan lets the Holy Spirit guide his words.

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https://www.heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/Bible-study-memory-care

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Join one of our busiest Food for Hope volunteer who delivers meals and hope

Join one of our busiest Food for Hope volunteer who delivers meals and hope

Harvey Brisard is the most active of Heart2Heart’s 20 Food for Hope volunteers, delivering meals to 9 seniors each week… and an opportunity for conversation.

However, there is still a great need for more volunteers to help serve the 500 seniors who receive meals each week.

Find out how you can help
https://www.heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/our-busiest-Food-for-Hope-volunteer

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To Stay Focused on the Mission, Remember Who You Serve

To Stay Focused on the Mission, Remember Who You Serve

Heart2Heart CEO Juan Gallo offers tips for staying focused on the mission as a leader of a nonprofit organization.

His advice is for those with big goals and fewer resources than they’d like.

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/remember-who-you-serve

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How Elizabeth Chooses to “Age My Way”

How Elizabeth Chooses to “Age My Way”

Elizabeth Narain Kersting knows it’s easy to stay home and be lonely. But that’s not how the 71 year old chooses to live.

For Elizabeth and her mother, Florence Kersting, 90, one way to stay social is Heart2Heart’s Age My Way events.

Here’s why she loves Age My Way…

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The First Birthday Celebration in Years

The First Birthday Celebration in Years

For nursing student Katrell Johnson, picking up cupcakes and balloons for a resident at Sun Village Homes for her 86th birthday felt like a natural gesture.

For Julia, the ensuing festivities became the first birthday she had celebrated in years.

Read their story
https://www.heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/The-First-Birthday-Celebration-in-Years

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