Helping older adults help other older adults

By Theresa Myers in LGBTQ, Older Adult Services, Spanish, Success Story, Thought Leadership, Volunteers | Posted September 22, 2022

This opinion piece was published in the Daily Journal on September 21, 2022: The U.S. population is growing older, and that is especially apparent in our local community. According to California Department of Finance population projections, San Mateo County will grow by more than 150,000 residents 65 and older by 2050. As the population increases, their needs increase as well, specifically those related to housing, transportation, social isolation, mental and physical health, and employment. Unfortunately,…

Financial Education Workshop – Espanol

By Theresa Myers in | Posted February 11, 2022

No-cost Financial Education Workshops, each three-hour workshop covers: budgeting money management ways to build credit benefits of using credit To register please contact our Lending Support Specialist, at 650.403.4300 ext. 4105 or by email at finemp@peninsulafamilyservice.org.

Financial Education Workshop

By Theresa Myers in | Posted February 11, 2022

2021 Week of the Young Child

By Theresa Myers in Early Learning, Thought Leadership | Posted April 14, 2021

This week is the 50th anniversary of “The Week of the Young Child”, first celebrated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). During April 10-16, 2021, we celebrate children, families, and teachers. Most importantly, we celebrate our collective work to ensure that all young children, no matter their zip code, thrive and learn in a healthy and caring environment, helping each child reach their full potential. This year, the San Mateo…

Volunteer Strong: COVID-19

By Theresa Myers in Thought Leadership, Uncategorized | Posted March 4, 2021

Individuals and group volunteers overcame COVID-19 challenges to continue support for PFS participants with a variety of caring projects. The response of volunteers to the increased level of food insecurity experienced by our neighbors continues to be outstanding. From March to December 2020, donations of meal and pantry boxes poured in with an impressive amount of more than 16,145 meal boxes. Donations of non-perishable, pre-cooked meals, and Thanksgiving dinners supplemented the food distribution from Second…

Senior Peer Counselor Training

By Theresa Myers in | Posted February 5, 2021

Senior Peer Counselor Training Spring 2021 training dates: March – April (online only) If you are age 55+, you can change the lives of older adults in our community. Tuesdays and Wednesdays from March 30 – April 28 morning sessions: 9am – 12:30pm Specially-trained volunteer counselors provide weekly visits to adults age 55+ to help manage transitions and life changes such as health concerns, mobility issues, caregiver needs, and grief. Special care is taken…

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