I started volunteering with the White Rock Center of Hope in June of 2014 through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program at The Senior Source. Since that time, I not only have volunteered with the White Rock Center of Hope but also spent two years tutoring kindergartners at S. S. Connor Elementary School in my neighborhood. […]
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Born with an intellectual disability, Jerry, 58, was cared for by his mother and father his entire life. When his parents died in 2015, there was no other family to care for Jerry. He was referred to the Dallas County Probate Court system, which appointed The Senior Source to serve as his guardian. The Guardianship
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Ms. Cullum has been serving as a Foster Grandparent for more than seven years and is admired by everyone she works with. During the school year, she volunteers 15-20 hours a week as a reading buddy to about three dozen students in four different elementary schools in West Dallas. Ms. Cullum’s influence has dramatically enhanced
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Published by Parenting Aging Parents Podcast | April 21, 2023 Problems at the nursing home or assisted living where your parents live? How an ombudsman can help.
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Tom Hamlin has been a volunteer in our Elder Financial Safety Center since 2022. He currently serves as a Money Management Volunteer, helping to support and promote independence for adults 60+ who are experiencing financial difficulties. He sat down with us to talk about his experiences. His final thoughts on what to expect as a
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Our Purpose Serving to uplift seniors because they matter. Our Values We have a heart and passion for the mission. We put seniors at the center. We all deserve a voice. We are committed to growth. We spread joy. Our Envisioned Future In the year 2048 The Senior Source will be able to say:
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The Dallas Morning News article “How North Texans are living their golden years to the fullest — and ways you can too.” featuring retirees who have embraced their next chapter in unique ways, from life on the road to community service. They included Geoff and Betty Thompson of Plano who volunteer as ombudsmen for us.
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Text-Em-All is a communications company that delivers personalized, informational, and emergency text messages and phone calls to groups. They have been a supporter of our Friendly Visitor Program for more than 12 years and have provided holiday gifts to 29 facilities. In addition to their holiday gifts, Text-Em-All also supports our work through a quarterly
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Our 2023 Spirit of Generations Award Luncheon on March 9 honored Former Mayor and First Lady Mike and Micki Rawlings and Sydney Portilla-Diggs.
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Published by My Sweet Charity | Mar 28, 2023 All the parts were coming together with the Hilton Anatole for The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon on Thursday, March 9. Organizers were hoping to hit the million-dollar mark and were just $5K away from their goal.
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