Our Volunteers Thrive During COVID-19

By Theresa Myers in Success Story, Uncategorized, Volunteers | Posted June 8, 2020

Volunteers are writing thoughtful note cards to our aging neighbors who usually visit Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center and our Senior Peer Counseling participants. More than 100 note cards were written and donated by National Charity League Crystal Springs Chapter. Many more cards are being written and distributed every week by new volunteers. Several volunteers have hand-sewn face masks that will be given out to our teachers and students when they go back into the…

Supporting our Early Learning Families

By Theresa Myers in Early Learning, Uncategorized | Posted June 8, 2020

Our Early Learning teachers and administrators have been a lifeline to the families we support. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley, every Friday families are able to pick up boxes of food at our Midway Child Development Center in Daly City. Over 180 boxes are delivered and handed out by staff and volunteers. Our teachers have also gathered backpacks and school supplies for the children we support, as well as gift…

Success Story: Dependent on Independence

By Theresa Myers in Older Adult Services, Success Story | Posted August 10, 2016

Like many older adults in their mid-70’s, Melvina has hung up her car keys for good. Without her car, getting herself to the grocery store, a friend’s house, or the pharmacy is more difficult than ever. Instead, she’s often stuck at home alone, limited to passing her time in front of the television. However, thanks to the support of Redi-Wheels transportation, Melvina is able to come to our Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center four days…

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