Housing, Help and Hope for Older Adults
In a heartwarming display of intergenerational connection and cultural exchange, the Hunters Woods Fellowship House recently hosted a special event in collaboration with the Silver Light Seniors Association (SLSA). This event brought together residents of the Fellowship House who are … Continued
What inspires 30 high-achieving, accomplished, and busy high school students to give up their Saturday to volunteer? This is the question I asked Jack and Jill Club of Prince George’s County vice student president, Layla Frater, after she and 29 … Continued
When you speak with Kristina Shimazaki, it’s clear that she has a heart for service and a gift for connecting people. By day, she is a teacher’s assistant to special education youth, and, in her time off, she is the … Continued
Grace Adeboyejo is a proud member of Girl Scout Ambassador Troup 5458 and has been working towards her Gold Award for the past two years. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can attain, and … Continued
Lee Altman has just about done it all. An artist at heart, his talents range from composing to photography to storytelling to orchestrating to performing among many others. He jokes that he has the “curse of the artist”, and that … Continued
The Trowel Garden Club has been an Eastern Prince William County institution for 70 years and is the oldest gardening club in the area. The club seeks to support, educate, and beautify its community through environmentally sound gardening. From its … Continued
Music is an integral part of the human experience. For some, it represents a cultural identification, for others an artistic and emotional expression or release, but for just about everyone, it brings pleasure. This is evident from studies that show … Continued
Lisa Sharp, Registered Dietitian Each February we are reminded that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States – despite advances in research and treatments. According to the CDC, some risk factors cannot be changed. These … Continued
“The more you do for others, the more satisfied you are with yourself,” says Ivana Uzunic, a volunteer at Fellowship Square. Having been a former health professional, Ivana knows how commitment to kindness through volunteering has positive outcomes for those … Continued
Gail Schlett has always had a passion for volunteer work. “I think the joy that I get back from engaging in these activities provides so much – I can’t even describe the emotion, other than pure joy and happiness to … Continued