Topics on Aging
By Juan Gallo
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The Harvest is Plentiful, but the Laborers are Few
The Harvest is Plentiful—Will We Step Up?
By Juan Gallo, CEO of Heart2Heart Outreach
Senior ministry is often overlooked, yet the need has never been greater. As Matthew 9:37 reminds us, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” Many seniors are longing for connection, hope, and reassurance, yet too often, they are forgotten.
A recent encounter with an elderly neighbor reminded me of this urgency. She rushed to church each morning, afraid of being scolded for arriving late—more focused on performance than grace. In that moment, I reminded her of God’s deep love, something so many seniors need to hear.
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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/the-harvest-is-plentiful-but-the-laborers-are-few/
This blog is a frank conversation about what it means to age in our society.
I want us to consider what a wider range of diverse experiences when we talk about aging. I want to reflect on how we, as a community, want our neighbors and our mothers and fathers and our grandparents to live out their latter decades of life. I want us to consider each one of their voices as we strive to meet their needs.
Join me for weekly discussions about what it means to be a senior in South Florida and how we can and should respond to the growing needs of the aging population.
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To Stay Focused on the Mission, Remember Who You Serve
Heart2Heart CEO Juan Gallo offers tips for staying focused on the mission as a leader of a nonprofit organization.
His advice is for those with big goals and fewer resources than they’d like.
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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/remember-who-you-serve
How to Love Seniors (and People) Who Are Different
After using an incorrect pronoun, Heart2Heart CEO Juan Gallo reflects on how to ask questions and accept corrections — under the banner of God’s love.
How Should We Honor the Wisdom of Mother Figures?
In honor of Mother’s Day, Heart2Heart CEO Juan Gallo reflects on the role of mother figures in our lives. For those who need more wisdom in their lives, he offers a challenge!
Read for more wisdom!
How Does Good Nutrition Affect Your Quality of Life As You Age?
Heart2Heart CEO takes a look at the importance of good nutrition, especially as we age.
Spoiler alert: You directly affect the nutrition of a senior struggling with food insecurity as a Food for Hope volunteer!
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We Need YOUR Help as Food for Hope Relaunches
Food for Hope is BAAACK!!! And the volunteer-led meal delivery program is bigger than ever!
So we need your help!
To deliver meals to Broward County seniors, we need 118 volunteers to give 2-3 hours each week.
This month, our CEO Juan Gallo made a special appeal to Broward County churches for this community-wide effort.
If you’re reading this, we need your help, too!
Read about the (relaunched!) Food for Hope
What Does “Love” Mean to Seniors, and How Do We Share Love with Them?
What does “love” mean to seniors?
Juan Gallo reflects on love, beyond the Hallmark cards and heart-shaped balloons.
What does love look like at the end of life, when longtime friends and partners are gone?
What do seniors have to teach us about love? And how do we share love with them?