Active Retirement: Volunteer Champion
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
Helping others makes retirement meaningful for Marcie Palmer
Helping others
A Hospice Nurse Finds Glimpses of Heaven in Caregiving
By Trudy Harris6 min read
A woman who deals with death every day explains how her calling is life-affirming.
Someone Cares: On the Ground
By Allison Churchill2 min read
This volunteer organization deploys veterans to help aid natural disasters.
Someone Cares: Text Help
By Jennie Tezak1 min read
This modern way to get help is handy for those battling their own personal crisis.
Someone Cares: MRI Meditation
By Pat Dyson1 min read
She prayed during the medical exam and afterwards felt the blessings.
Why You’ll Find this Retiree on the Pacific Crest Trail
By Steve "Hamburger Helper" Scarano6 min read
This former police officer now carries hot sauce, sandwiches and candy
This Benchwarmers Basketball Coach Makes Sure No Child Is Left Out
By Joe Bock7 min read
Joe Bock was always picked last on the basketball court. He grew up to create Benchwarmers Basketball, a program that helps hoops-challenged kids build their skills and grow their confidence.
He Put His Dreams on Hold to Be a Caregiver, Then Found the Inspiration He Needed
By Christopher James Bohinski7 min read
The man behind the popular blog NYC Smile 4 Me learns that his mission of bringing joy to others works in a small town as well as the Big Apple.
Prisoners Help Abandoned Animals in a Unique Program
By Alina Larson7 min read
Go behind the scenes at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm.
Her Guitar Eases the Loneliness of These Shelter Animals
By Desiree Cole2 min read
Singer Kitty Snyder forms a connection with these shelter animals by sharing her music.
A Caregiver Finds Love in the Midst of Her Duties
By Betty Hamilton3 min read
As she volunteered her time, she got back more than she ever imagined.
How This Retiree Became a ‘Trail Angel’ on the Pacific Crest Trail
Retiree Steve “Hamburger Helper” Scarano shares how he came to serve as a “trail angel,” assisting and supporting thru hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail.
