Melissa Slama radiates the happy energy of someone who truly enjoys her work. “I’ve spent my whole career serving the needs of the developmentally disabled. The funny thing is,” she says, laughing, ...

WATERLOO, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - A Hawkeye Community College program that has served Waterloo residents for nearly 50 years has been forced to halt activity after its federal funding was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hawkeye Community College announced Monday it has received Americorps grant funding to re-launch its senior companion program.

Linda Wearley of Denver and Earlene Anderson of Aurora have a standing date on Tuesdays. They swing by the grocery store, knock off some errands, and find time for some thrifting or a stop at McDonald ...

The Valley Opportunity Council Senior Companion Program held an open house on Monday to recruit new volunteers for Chicopee, ...

You know how much you value independence in your life. Now you can help others stay independent, too. Families in every community struggle to care for their loved ones. By becoming a companion to a ...

The Senior Companion Program serving Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties recently received an $87,990 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service, which provides grants, training and ...

Ventura County is witnessing a heartening transformation thanks to the efforts of senior volunteers participating in the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. These ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - As we get ready for the Christmas holiday to spend time with friends and family, we also have to remember not everyone is up for the holiday cheer. Many seniors are without ...