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Helping H.O.M.E. is a Family Affair
How can neighbors help homebound seniors during a time of social distancing? Guest blogger and H.O.M.E. supporter Catherine Daniels shares her example.
Three Volunteer Opportunities that will have you Falling for H.O.M.E.
Here are some activities to add to your list of things to do this Fall!
What does the children's program Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood have to do with seniors?
Here are four quotes from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood that resonate with H.O.M.E.'s work and philosophy, and how you can get involved today. Register to join us on May 2, 2019!
How do you infuse love in the everyday?
Pam Smith writes a blog for H.O.M.E.'s Senior Moments. She discusses expressing love through ordinary tasks such as cooking or folding laundry. Other ways one can spread love is to volunteer with us; we have opportunities for groups to guest chef, paint, or just play games with seniors.
H.O.M.E. welcomes Chicago ad agency SOCIALDEVIANT during Random Acts of Kindness week
H.O.M.E. welcomes volunteers from SOCIALDEVIANT to our Intergenerational Housing program during Random Acts of Kindness week.
Here's what two volunteers say about their Guest Chef experience
Two Guest Chefs tell us why volunteering with seniors is important to them. Find out more about how you can get involved, too!
Associates Board Member Spotlight: Lindsey Carden
We'd like to introduce you to one of our Young Professionals Board members!
Volunteering makes a difference, and can change your perspective
Ever wondered if volunteering really makes a difference? Want to volunteer but don't know where to start? Read about how one recent volunteer group gave back, and what a difference it made to seniors and the volunteers.
Young Professionals Making a Difference
H.O.M.E.'s Young Professionals Board (YPB) is a group of emerging leaders who are dedicated to H.O.M.E.'s mission.
How do volunteers make a difference, you ask?
Do volunteers really make a difference? This National Volunteer Week, meet four of our volunteers and read about how they impact seniors.
Sharing the love on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a time to let others know you care. Find out how you can help seniors who may face social isolation.
Volunteering can help you achieve your New Year's Resolutions
Are you sticking to your New Year's Resolutions? Volunteering with seniors can help!
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: Volunteers bring hope to seniors
Our Volunteer program helps seniors like Ms. Hendrix stay warm, but it also brings comfort, hope, and joy to seniors all year long.
Winter is coming. And our volunteers are here to help.
Winter is coming. Increased energy costs can be a challenge for low-income seniors. You can help.
5 Things You Should Know About Good Life Senior Residences
Interested in getting involved with seniors? Learn everything you need to know about Good Life Senior Residences from the people who know it best.