Blog Posts
How do we honor our parents who are aging in place?
Last week, we talked about how the relationship changes when adult children start to care for their parents. This week, I want to discuss how we can honor and support...
Antonella joins Heart2Heart as Volunteer Coordinator
Antonella Salerno has joined the Heart2Heart team as its new Volunteer Coordinator. Antonella comes to us from California and brings experience and passion for working...
What does it look like when children care for aging parents?
As Heart2Heart has expanded to become a respite agency, I’ve been reflecting on how the relationship between parents and their children changes over time. The old...
Volunteer of the Month: Edie Kelson
Our recognition for volunteer of the month goes to Edie Kelson! Edie began working for Heart2Heart as a volunteer coordinator in December, under a temporary work grant...
What is the role of churches in caring for the aging population?
One of the primary ways Heart2Heart connects the community to the aging population is through churches. South Florida is home to many wonderful churches, and we are...
Volunteers deliver 1,500 cards to seniors
For Valentine’s Day this year, Heart2Heart volunteers created and delivered 1,514 cards to seniors, spreading love across South Florida in our biggest Valentine’s Day...
Why do we overlook the aging population?
In my current job as CEO of Heart2Heart, I get to see amazing acts of kindness every day. Our volunteers are remarkable people who truly love and care for the seniors...
What do we think of when we think of aging?
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “senior citizen?” I wonder if what we picture is a silver-haired white man. A senior citizen is probably retired and...
Volunteers reach care centers back on lockdown
When the pandemic hit care centers again, Heart2Heart volunteers responded to make sure our seniors continued to feel connected to the community. Earlier this month, as...
Heart2Heart to distribute 250 iPads to isolated seniors
Heart2Heart has purchased 250 iPads to be distributed to isolated seniors in care centers throughout Broward County.
Heart2Heart will be distributing the iPads to at least 40 care centers. The iPads will be used by its residents as needed to connect with family, friends and Heart2Heart’s expanded base of digital volunteers.
Heart2Heart expanding to provide caregiver relief services
The state of Florida has licensed Heart2Heart Outreach of South Florida to provide Homemaker and Companion Services in Broward County as of Jan. 5. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) designation will allow Heart2Heart volunteers who are specially trained and vetted to assist aging or disabled adults in need of assistance, giving regular caregivers time for their own self-care.
#ForOurSeniors Campaign raises $62,082
Heart2Heart’s end-of-year campaign, dubbed #ForOurSeniors, exceeded its goal of $50,000 and raised a total of $62,082.
The 48-hour campaign, on December 27 and 28, was run with the help of charidy.com. The money we raised will support our growth in the new year.
Delicia Adams named Volunteer of the Month for December
Delicia Adams loves giving back to the community and has a special place in her heart for seniors. “Especially elderly people who don’t have any family. And (I...
Volunteers reached 661 seniors this Christmas
Heart2Heart volunteers were busy the week before Christmas, putting in some long hours to reach 661 seniors with deliveries, Christmas gift baskets, letters and special...
Bible study prepares gifts for seniors in the community
A Bible study group of 25 women prepared Christmas gift baskets for seniors this year. The group dubs themselves the Devoted Ladies and call Calvary Chapel of Fort...