Eightcap AmeriCorps Senior Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs

04/21/2026

The Senior Companion volunteers and a few Foster Grandparents met for their in-service training last Friday at our Turk Lake Office.

We had Nicole Donnellon and Nurse Sara from Heartland Hospice enlighten us on hospice services, dementia, and boundaries. It was very refreshing to hear about someone who was on Hospice that received the services for over six years. So many people believe Hospice means they are going to pass quickly, which is not necessarily true for many individuals who receive this service.

We also enjoyed having Elizabeth Kreager from Disability Advocates bring in many different pieces of equipment and share the different services this important agency can provide. It's amazing to see and hear about the resources that help seniors.

It's always a great day with this group of caring individuals.

04/20/2026

The Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs are conducting a "Shoe Drive" to raise funds to supplement the programs. All shoes collected will be picked up on June 30th, reconditioned and given to those in need. At this time, we have several drop-off locations throughout the counties listed on the flyer.
If you would like to become a drop-off location or make a donation, please contact Stephanie Rockafellow at stephanier@8cap.org or call (616) 754-9315, x5.
Thank you for your continued support!

04/16/2026

Foster Grandparents attended their in-service meeting yesterday at the Sheridan VFW Hall to learn about how they can keep themselves safe and/or help others in emergency situations.
Thank you to Dean Dykstra from Save-a-Life CPR. Dean provided easy, no-nonsense information that certainly enlightened many of the volunteers and created many questions. The volunteers were also able to perform CPR on the practice baby and adult manikin.
They were also informed of senior services available for them in their area to make things easier for them at home. Thank you to Judy Seigert of Disability Advocates for sharing this information & bringing in different gadgets for the volunteers to experience the handiness of each item.
It was a very good day to focus on volunteer health for those who are always helping children. Great job, Volunteers!

04/03/2026

03/30/2026

Today is the day to grab a great meal at BC Pizza and support a wonderful cause!

Your participation is greatly appreciated by the senior volunteers who serve in these programs. Thank you!

03/27/2026

We hope to have your support this coming Monday at the Greenville BC Pizza location.

Have a great weekend!

03/24/2026

How can we not smile when our oldest client (105) sings for her volunteer? Even though Mary is totally deaf, she can still belt out some of her favorites from years ago.

Hopefully, you were able to smile as well. Keep up the great work, Mary!

03/22/2026

03/21/2026

What a great day for a Team Building event! It was a full house with plenty of creativity flowing during our "pour painting" adventure. There were many amazing pictures & tiles created along with plenty of conversation & laughter.
We couldn't end the day without some wonderful food prepared or brought in from the volunteers.
Such a good time. What could be next? One never knows.