Community Stories

December 28, 2021

Two women pose with Christmas gifts

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 events.

In total, volunteers logged more than 400 hours in the month of December – smashing Heart2Heart’s previous monthly record for hours logged. Most of the seniors who were reached live in 31 different care centers across Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. However, volunteers also connected with seniors living in 28 different private homes throughout South Florida.

Heart2Heart’s main office in Fort Lauderdale overflowed with packages and gifts that volunteers picked up the week before Christmas to deliver. Throughout December, volunteers – including those from Westminster Academy and Calvary Chapel Parkland – collected more than 550 cozy socks, candy canes, and cards.

Among the deliveries were special packets of Christmas cheer prepared by Community Christian Church volunteers during a serve event earlier in the month. Dozens of church goers created handmade Christmas ornaments. They also packaged hot chocolate in with marshmallows, red candies and pipe cleaners to look like festive reindeers. The ornaments and hot chocolate packets were delivered to seniors in care centers.

Holy City Church also participated in the Christmas blessings, creating 21 care packages of cards, hygiene kids, blankets and candies which were delivered to Lenox on the Lake in Lauderhill.

Volunteers also helped at several special events during the Christmas week. They gave manicures during a spa day at Sonata Coconut Creek, helped memory care residents paint masterpieces on canvas and assisted Pacifica Sunrise residents decorate Christmas trees made of magazines.

“We are so thankful to the volunteers who brought Christmas cheer to so many seniors,” said Volunteer Coordinator Raquel Zingale. “We were filled with joy as they picked up the packages, so we know that joy filled the hearts of our seniors.”

Become a Heart2Heart volunteer in the new year! To apply and begin the online training, click here.

Top: Volunteer Coordinator Raquel Zingale, left, helps Heart2Heart volunteer Miguelaille Pierre pick up packages for delivery during the week of Christmas.

Below right: Heart2Heart volunteer Juan Ramos picks up packages of hot cocoa to deliver to a care center.

Below left: A Community Christian Church volunteer makes an ornament that was delivered to a senior at a care center this Christmas.

Two women pose with Christmas gifts
A female volunteer decorates a Christmas ornament
A male volunteer holds a Christmas delivery for seniors

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!

December 28, 2021

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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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/

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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/

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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!

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

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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!

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