Community Stories

September 16, 2022

How can you bring a smile to a lonely senior AND bless someone else with a critical need in the future?

You can give $4 a month to the 4.1.1. Initiative during our special campaign

For a limited time, Selective Senior Gifts will donate a special C.A.R.E. Package on behalf of anyone who joins the initiative. 

Your gift makes two separate impacts. First, a Heart2Heart volunteer will deliver a basket of goodies to a senior who needs to remember how special he or she is. 

Second, your gift empowers Heart2Heart to meet future needs in the community, one senior at a time.

Since the launch of the 4.1.1. Initiative in March 2021, we’ve purchased dozens of needed items. Each item, big or small, made a huge difference in the life of a senior.

4.1.1. funds powered a scooter for a senior who couldn’t afford a new battery — keeping her mobile. 

They helped us buy a Life Alert badge and an annual subscription for a man after a health scare — giving him peace of mind.

Heart2Heart bought a new pair of shoes for one man living in a care center behind a language barrier — helping him feel seen.

When we give socks, sanitary items, food or groceries, it’s not just about meeting a need. It’s about reminding a senior that they are part of a community that cares. 

We invite YOU to be a part of that community! 

Maybe you can’t give a lot of your time as a Heart2Heart volunteer. Maybe you don’t have a lot of money to spare each month. 

Your simple gift of $4 a month makes a difference! With every new member of the initiative, the number of people who proactively care for seniors in South Florida grows.

With your gift, you create a community for seniors who otherwise feel alone.

We need at least 25 more people to join the movement. Well, only 24 — after you join!  

Give now, and make an impact, both now and in the future.

Join the Team!

Becoming a Heart2Heart volunteer means that you are dedicated to serving the aging community. It means you want to connect in a meaningful way to a specific individual or to several people. It means you are committed to a consistent amount of time per month – whether that’s several hours a week or just a few hours per month.

Heart2Heart volunteers must be background checked and trained. Our training can be completed from your home on your computer or device, through the online Volunteer Portal. We run fingerprints in our office in Fort Lauderdale, and you can schedule an appointment with us after you finish the training.

The first step is to create an account on our Volunteer Portal. To get started, click here!

September 16, 2022

Join the Team!

Becoming a Heart2Heart volunteer means that you are dedicated to serving the aging community. It means you want to connect in a meaningful way to a specific individual or to several people. It means you are committed to a consistent amount of time per month – whether that’s several hours a week or just a few hours per month.

Heart2Heart volunteers must be background checked and trained. Our training can be completed from your home on your computer or device, through the online Volunteer Portal. We run fingerprints in our office in Fort Lauderdale, and you can schedule an appointment with us after you finish the training.

The first step is to create an account on our Volunteer Portal. To get started, click here!

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A Day of Joy and Connection at Villa Rio Vista Care Center

A Day of Joy and Connection at Villa Rio Vista Care Center

In the month of June, laughter echoed through the halls of Villa Rio Vista Care Center as volunteers from Church by the Glades and VOUS Church brought joy, faith, and connection to residents through Bingo, painting, and heartfelt moments. Their visit was a beautiful reminder of the power of showing up—and how small acts of love can leave a lasting impact.

Read the full story here:

https://heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/a-day-of-joy-and-connection-at-villa-rio-vista-care-center/?_thumbnail_id=32239

1Name Church Brings Light and Love to Seniors at Life Care Center at Inverrary

1Name Church Brings Light and Love to Seniors at Life Care Center at Inverrary

This month’s Community Story highlights the heartfelt outreach of 1Name Church at the Life Care Center at Inverrary. What began as a simple visit turned into a powerful moment of connection—filled with music, prayer, and joy. Residents who were once hesitant soon joined in song and accepted Bibles with open hearts. Through their love in action, 1Name Church reminded everyone that hope, faith, and fellowship are gifts that change lives.

Read the full story to see how committed volunteers and church partners are bringing light into the lives of our seniors.

https://heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/1name-church-brings-light-and-love-to-seniors-at-life-care-center-at-inverrary/

Faith in Action: Lauderhill SDA Church Brings Heart to Senior Communities

Faith in Action: Lauderhill SDA Church Brings Heart to Senior Communities

Faith in Action: Lauderhill SDA Church Brings Heart to Senior Communities

On March 15th, members of Lauderhill Seventh-Day Adventist Church and their families brought joy, creativity, and compassion to seniors at Active Senior Living and Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehab.

Through wreath-making, songs, and a Bible-based skit, they reminded residents that they are seen, loved, and never alone.

This powerful day of connection beautifully reflects Heart2Heart’s mission to restore dignity and hope to isolated seniors—one loving act at a time.

Read the story:
https://heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/hearts-united-spreading-joy-love-to-seniors-2/

Hearts United: Spreading Joy & Love to Seniors

Hearts United: Spreading Joy & Love to Seniors

Hearts United: Spreading Joy & Love to Seniors

On February 22nd, Heart2Heart partnered with Parkridge Church and Community Christian Church to bring warmth and companionship to seniors across eight care facilities in Broward County.

Volunteers filled the day with heartfelt conversations, games, and meaningful connections, replacing loneliness with joy and belonging.

One resident, Mary, shared through happy tears, “I haven’t had this much fun in a long time. It feels good to know someone cares.”

Read the story:
https://heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/hearts-united-spreading-joy-love-to-seniors/