For her Day of Giving, Elizabeth Whelan (EW) discovered a simple yet powerful way to connect generations through kindness. With her children by her side, she joined Love for Our Elders to brighten the lives of older adults through handwritten letters and personalized artwork. What began as a family craft day turned into a heartfelt act of compassion.
AC: What organization or local cause did you volunteer for?
EW: I volunteered for “Love for our Elders”
AC: Can you please provide an overview of their mission?
EW: Love for our Elders mission is to alleviate social isolation among older adults through handwritten letters and intergenerational connections.
AC: Was this your first time volunteering for this organization or cause? Please elaborate.
EW: This was my first time volunteering for this organization, I learned about it from the other tecs.
AC: Where there any requirements for this type of volunteerism?
EW: No requirements, just write a letter and send it to the provided address.
AC: Why did you choose to volunteer here for your Day of Giving?
EW: I think it’s important to bring joy back to the generation that raised us.
AC: Can you tell us about your volunteer experience? What did you do? Did your time volunteering meet your expectations?
EW: Me and my kids worked on letters and some personalized art to send out to them. My kids took some of their art kids they received for christmas and made art to send them.
AC: What would you like to share to encourage others to volunteer their time and energy locally?
EW: Remember to give back to those who helped us get to where we are today!
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Elizabeth’s story reminds us that even the smallest gestures can make a profound impact. Sharing joy with the generation that raised us helps preserve dignity and connection. To explore more stories like Elizabeth’s, visit the Inspiring Forward collection.