Eightcap AmeriCorps Senior Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs

12/31/2025

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

12/25/2025

This was the last project Sue Miller took on for AmeriCorps Seniors. The Head Start Center was closed due to a kitchen renovation, so Sue helped pack food bags for seniors throughout the county. That was the way Sue rolled by always helping others.
God has gained a special angel!

12/24/2025

Throughout the month of December, our team celebrated the holiday season with festive treats, a fun-filled Spirit Week, and a little friendly competition as staff decorated their office spaces 🎄✨

We are so grateful for our incredible team whose dedication, creativity, and commitment make a real difference in our community every day. Thank you for all that you do and for bringing such positive energy to our workplace.

As we wrap up the year, we’re excited and thankful to look ahead to another year of working together with our wonderful community! 💙

12/24/2025

The biggest downfall to my job is losing awesome volunteers. Foster Grandparent, Sue Miller, was certainly one of the wonderful seniors I got to know years ago when we provided respite services to her for her husband. Our services were a Godsend to her & her appreciation was something I will never forget.
Sue was a very busy lady with her own business, but never forgot the kindness she was given with Bob through her volunteer from the Senior Companion Program.
Sue was finally able to join the Foster Grandparent Program a couple years ago where she thrived because she was able to make a difference and give back. She served at our Greenville Head Start Center and loved working with the preschoolers. They will miss Grandma Sue with her friendly encouragement, unconditional love, kindness, and beautiful smile.
Thank you so much for the joy you brought to all of us, Sue. You are gone way too soon and will be missed so much by all of us. Until we meet again, spread your love and happiness as you did here on earth. Rest in peace, my friend!

Memorial services will be held sometime after the holidays.

11/28/2025

Need we say more. We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/27/2025

We would like to thank family, friends, volunteers, and community members for the outpouring of support last night at Greenville Applebee's for the Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion fundraiser.
It was truly a blessing to see so many supporting these senior volunteers who provide a priceless and compassionate service to many children and adults in our community. The volunteers are amazing, but your generosity and braving of the not so pleasant weather conditions is outstanding!
We will not have a total raised right away, but your smiling faces and support made this event a great success knowing how much these programs are appreciated & needed.
May you have the best Thanksgiving holiday and be blessed & surrounded with those you love! Thank you from our crew who continue getting things done and making a difference!

11/26/2025

🍔TONIGHT!

🥤Visit Applebee's in Greenville from 4pm-9pm to support our Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs!

🍴Remember to show this flyer to your server!

11/26/2025

A friendly reminder of how you can make a difference to those who give so much of themselves to make a difference to children & adults in our community. Please join us at Greenville Applebee's between 4:00-9:00 Wednesday (November 26th) evening. To support this fundraising event, please mention to your server when ordering that you would like a percentage of your bill applied to the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Programs. Thank you for your support!

Thanksgiving is two weeks away. Have you made your pre-Thanksgiving meal plans yet? Do you really want to mess with dinner the night before the big feast? Are you a participant of the biggest bar night? We have a solution for you to enjoy a nice meal before you go home and start prepping or head out to enjoy a fun night with friends. Come and join us Wednesday, November 26th from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. and support a great cause.

Applebees in Greenville will be partnering with EightCAP and the AmeriCorps Seniors Programs (Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Programs) to raise funds for senior citizens who are volunteering to assist children in the schools or adults in their own homes. These volunteers make a difference in their community, and we would appreciate your support to make a difference to these individuals who give so much of themselves.

When joining us, be sure to let your waitress/waiter know that you would like a portion of your bill to go to the AmeriCorps Seniors. It will not cost you extra. Applebees will donate a percentage of your total bill (alcohol excluded) that will benefit these programs. If you cannot join us, please consider making a donation using the QR code on the flyer.

We hope to see you on November 26th!

11/21/2025

❄️🎁Hope & Help for the Holidays starts today!

For nearly 60 years, EightCAP has helped families and seniors stay safe, secure, and supported.

This season, your donation fuels:
⛄Housing
⛄Senior Programs
⛄Head Start
⛄Weatherization
⛄More!

To learn more and donate, head to: https://givebutter.com/sQJwd8

11/20/2025

HAPPY SENIOR COMPANION DAY!

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the many Senior Companion volunteers throughout the State of Michigan for their dedication, compassion, and determination to make the day much brighter with a visit for those living alone, facing loneliness/depression, socially isolated, disabled, caregivers needing respite, or someone who needs a friend.

You do amazing things for others, and we are beyond proud of the service and care you provide to them. You are making a huge difference to the hearts of these individuals, right along with our own hearts. You are the reason the Senior Companion Program is a success.

We are extremely thankful for such a wonderful group of volunteers! Make sure you pamper yourself today and enjoy this special day you certainly deserve!