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A Heartfelt Thank You – 2025 Help At Your Door Gala
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Help At Your Door Gala—our largest fundraising event of the year—held at The Brookview in Golden Valley, Minnesota. It was a memorable evening filled with generosity, connection, and community spirit, all in support of...
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob & Terry
Bob and Terry Roos wanted to make a meaningful impact and establish new routines during their retirement, so they kept an eye out for volunteer opportunities. One day, while at their local library, they saw a Help At Your Door poster, which instantly sparked their...
Volunteer Spotlight: Lindsey Johnson
Lindsey Johnson’s work schedule allowed some flexibility during certain times of the year, leading her to seek options for volunteering. She explains, “I wanted to find a way to fill that [free] time with something positive and productive, and Help At Your Door...
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
When discussing aging and cognitive health, dementia and Alzheimer's disease are often used interchangeably. Despite these terms being related, they have distinct meanings, and knowing the difference can help with finding helpful resources, understanding prognosis,...
Help Provide Food for Local Seniors
Grocery DonationsAccepting Items: July 1 - August 31, 2024 Please come together as a community to positively impact the lives of older adults living in the Twin Cities. HOW YOU CAN HELPGROCERY ITEMS NEEDED Canned Meat or Fish Dried or Canned Beans Oatmeal Packets...
Volunteer Spotlight: Varsha
As students start their summer break, Varsha, a high school math teacher, returns to her volunteer role as a personal driver with Help At Your Door. After learning about who we serve, she chose to donate her time to our nonprofit, reflecting, “Seniors have always held...
Volunteer Spotlight: Maggie
Help At Your Door offers a variety of volunteer opportunities—one in particular, Shopper, caught Maggie’s interest. She shares, “I’ve always enjoyed grocery shopping, and when I started looking at volunteer opportunities when I retired years ago, this one sounded very...
Volunteer Spotlight: Dave
When Dave retired, he sought volunteer opportunities to stay connected with people who could use a helping hand. After researching local options to give back, he chose to volunteer with Help At Your Door. He shares, “[This nonprofit] helps me stay busy, feel good...
2024 Gala – Thank You, Supporters!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Help At Your Door Gala, our largest fundraiser, at The Brookview in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Proceeds from the event went towards services that support older adults and people with disabilities in the seven-county Twin...
In Memory of Doris – We’ll Miss You!
Last week, Help At Your Door bid farewell to a cherished client, Doris Washington. She peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the remarkable age of 108, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and strength. Like many people her age, Doris outlived most of...
