Sometimes, the key to happiness is shiny wheels and simple conversation.
Members of Parkridge Church teamed up with Heart2Heart to host a wheelchair and walker wash at Park Summit Senior Living in Coral Springs.
They set up something like a car wash in a sliver of sunshine. They tied ribbons on the newly cleaned wheelchairs, and the seniors bragged about the free service for the rest of the day.
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Nursing student Maria Namendy shares he experiences volunteering at Sun Village Homes in Hialeah.
She’s learned the power of giving seniors a voice — just by listening to their stories.
She’s just one example of how West Coast University students are making a difference.
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https://www.heart2heartoutreach.org/community-stories/student-volunteers-at-sun-villiage-homes
We are excited to have 22-year-old Fabiola Metezier return as a meal delivery volunteer as Food for Hope relaunches.
Fabiola forged two close friendships during the Food for Hope pilot program, back in 2021. She shared with us why those Frederick and Beverly became so special to her.
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