Caring Community Stories

Inspirational, kind, and important words from our community partners, client friends, and supporters.

Volunteer Spotlight
Nora and Bridget McDonough

Making meals was always something Nora McDonough and her daughter, Bridget, just did. “I’m a feed the people kind of…

Partner Spotlight
Front Step Philadelphia

Pastor Wesley Tink had planned on retiring in Trenton. Instead, he ended up in North Philadelphia at Front Step Philly…

Client Friend Testimonial
Ann C.

Ann is a 73-year-old single mom taking care of her 43-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, Ann has a few medical ailments and…

Volunteer Spotlight
Maureen Anastasi

Maureen Anastasi had four young children when she first heard about Caring for Friends through the St. Andrew’s Church bulletin.…

Partner Spotlight
Philadelphia USO

While many people think of the USO as a governmental organization, it is a stand-alone nonprofit serving active duty and…

Client Friend Testimonial
Patricia McGrath

Before the pandemic, before she started receiving meals from Caring for Friends, Patricia McGrath made meals for our homebound neighbors.…

Volunteer Spotlight
Noel Abejo

In August 2020, my wife saw a post on a local town watch site seeking volunteers. During the pandemic, I…

Volunteer Spotlight
Judy Stavisky

Over 20 years ago, Judy read about Caring for Friends, and thought it was such a terrific idea that she…

Partner Spotlight
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Harrisburg
Partner Spotlight
Hace Management
Volunteer Spotlight
Cheryl

Cheryl worked for 22 years at St. Joseph Manor as the Director of Cafeteria Services and knew the importance of…

Client Friend Testimonial
Ann Connors

Caring for Friends™ client Ann Connors is a feisty retired nurse in her early 60s, originally from the Wissinoming section…

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