Community Stories

Spreading love and joy to seniors this Holiday season 

December 2, 2024

This month, Heart2Heart Outreach partnered with Church United to host an unforgettable Good Neighbor Day as part of the Love Has No Limits initiative. Together, we brought joy, connection, and a sense of community to seniors in local Assisted Living Facilities, making it a day to remember for residents and volunteers alike.

With over 50 enthusiastic volunteers, including entire families, the event was a heartwarming display of love in action. Volunteers participated in a variety of activities designed to engage and uplift the residents, including:

  • Singing karaoke that had everyone smiling and clapping along.
  • Creating fall-themed crafts, sparking creativity and conversation.
  • Playing games that bridged generations and brought out plenty of laughter.

The day was more than just an event; it was a powerful reminder of the importance of maintaining relationships with seniors in our community. Beyond the fun and activities, the bonds formed between volunteers and residents demonstrated how vital it is to ensure our seniors feel seen, valued, and connected.

These moments of joy don’t stop at Good Neighbor Day. Thanks to the collaboration between local churches and Heart2Heart, these connections will continue to grow, creating lasting impacts on the lives of both the seniors and the volunteers.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who gave their time, energy, and love to make this day such a success. Your participation brightened lives and proved that these seniors are truly not forgotten.

Let’s keep spreading kindness and fostering relationships that make a difference. Together, we are showing South Florida that love has no age limit.

For more stories like this or to get involved in future events, visit Heart2Heart Outreach.

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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.

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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!

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

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.

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

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

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…

Read Elizabeth’s perspective