🩵 Services We Provide

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After a hospital stay, surgery, or illness, simple tasks like cooking can feel overwhelming. Volunteers prepare or deliver home-cooked or restaurant meals to help residents recover with nourishment and care.

“A warm meal can feed the body — and the soul.”

When someone can’t get out as much, a friendly face makes all the difference. Our volunteers stop by for coffee, conversation, or a simple check-in to help reduce loneliness and lift spirits.

Read about the health benefits of companionship — Mayo Clinic

A card on a hard day, flowers after surgery, or a small care package just because — these gestures remind our neighbors they’re cared for and never forgotten.

When driving isn’t an option, Helping Hands connects residents with volunteers who can assist with short errands or provide a ride to medical appointments or the pharmacy.

Learn safe travel tips for older adults — National Institute on Aging

Short-term use of walkers, canes, shower chairs, or wheelchairs is available to residents who need them.
Please contact the Equipment Lender directly using the details listed on this page to borrow or donate items.

Caring for a loved one can be both meaningful and exhausting. Our Caregiver “Me Time” program allows caregivers to rest, run errands, or simply recharge while a trained volunteer sits with their loved one for a short visit.

This gentle break can make all the difference for caregivers who need a moment to breathe.

Tips for preventing caregiver burnout — Family Caregiver Alliance
Self-care guidance for caregivers — Alzheimer’s Association

Beyond respite, we also provide ongoing emotional support through our Caregiver Support Group. It’s a safe, understanding space to share, learn, and find comfort among those who truly “get it.”

Sometimes what heals most is being seen and heard. We offer compassionate listening and gentle presence for those coping with grief, health changes, or major life transitions.

Understanding the emotional side of healing — Cleveland Clinic

If you or someone you know could use a hand, please reach out using the contact information listed on this page. All requests are confidential and met with care, dignity, and respect.