In July we received notice of a grant from the Annie L. Stevens Fund at The Dallas Foundation. This grant, awarded from their “Field of Interest Funds”, aligns with the donor’s interest in a specific cause. The Annie L. Stevens Fund’s supports children and the elderly. This year they designated the funds to our Elder […]
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by Kimberly Gaston FGP Assistant Director I will always remember the day Ms. Bea Kassees walked through the doors of a childcare facility for children experiencing homelessness in Dallas, ready to start the new adventure of being a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer. The smallest of these kids have already overcome the kind of adversity that
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By Jaime Leguizamo Foster Grandparent Program Caseworker When we envision our Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Volunteers hugging one of their kids, we usually see them with a preschooler. We don’t think of those hugs going to a young adult. But, because of the longevity of many of our volunteers and the lasting bond that they
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I recently read an article in which the author described being overwhelmed and even paralyzed by everything happening in the world. He said, “I realize that such a shutdown response may actually keep me from moving beyond my helplessness and taking some -any – form of action.” As the Director of RSVP, I constantly
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Meet our RSVP volunteers, the Frisco Helpers. These volunteers help older adults in Frisco, Texas with small home repairs. We are proud to have this wonderful team representing The Senior Source and AmeriCorps Seniors. To learn about the variety of volunteer opportunities available to individuals 50+, contact us at 214-525-6122 or visit our website at
We’ve all found different ways to accomplish our goals during the past two years. For The Senior Source’s Senior Companion Program (SCP) staff, the vital work of keeping volunteers active and engaged has been a top concern. But the SCP staff also knows that the older adults they serve count on the extra income
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Tech Guerrero shares his mom’s experience with our Senior Companion Program. Try not to tear up when Tech’s voice breaks talking about the friendship that developed between his mom and her companion. We have a waiting list of seniors needing companions. Can you volunteer?
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“I love being a Foster Grandparent! My sense of purpose has increased, and I feel less lonely and isolated. The children make me feel young again. I love seeing their little faces light up when they learn something new. I give my whole heart to being a Foster Grandparent, but I get so much more
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