FGP of Harris County

The Foster Grandparent Program of Harris County offers older adults age 55 and older opportunities to serve as mentors and tutors for at-risk youth.

[FGP of Harris County @FGPHarris]

Vote daily for Granny Blu, a #compassionate and #dedicated #FosterGrandparent, who is a nominee as the Grand Champion!
Check out the link to vote and for her bio: https://t.co/do8Z6WUf54
@ThirdWardMKE @changehappenstx @BakerRipley @HouUnitedWay

[FGP of Harris County @FGPHarris]

There are a lot of misconceptions about aging and what it means. Thank you @nytimes for highlighting what joys and new chapters aging brings! https://t.co/DxVk4Ol8De

[Texas Senior Corps @txseniorcorps]

"These people have totally changed my life. They’ve given up distractions that make us do stupid things and instead focus on what’s important to them."
Wonderful and inspiring read! @nytimes @johnleland #positiveaging
https://t.co/VBLqkd5VxD

[FGP of Harris County @FGPHarris]

#SeniorCorpsWorks for Harris County & @HoustonTX. We look forward to honoring #NationalService with @SylvesterTurner, City Council, and Foster Grandparent volunteers. See you on April 3rd at City Hall!

[AmeriCorps Seniors @AmeriCorpsSr]

"[Student] started Kindergarten wanting to know how to read. The only way I could get her into the room without dragging her was the promise of learning to read. You have helped make that a reality." Teaching a child to read opens the world. #ReadAloudMonth #SeniorCorpsWorks

[FGP of Harris County @FGPHarris]

#NationalServiceWorks for Harris County, TX and supports all generations, from babies to centenarians. Find out more here: https://t.co/LsE2HmkEBl #SeniorCorpsWorks @BabyBoomerMag @CityofHouston https://t.co/s1FuYJvT3p

[Texas Senior Corps @txseniorcorps]

Thank you to the over 33k #NationalService volunteers for strengthening Texan communities! Learn more here: https://t.co/yFG0EXm9UH @SeniorCorps #NationalServiceWorks

[FGP of Harris County @FGPHarris]

Rickey Ford, “Mr. Saxophone”, is playing all the jams today! Thank you for keeping all of us entertained at our Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon today😁

[Mather @matheragewell]

Attend services or practice spirituality to slow cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s. #AgeWell

[FGP of Harris County @FGPHarris]

A true hero! https://t.co/Lf5oZi9Xhm

[Humankind @humankind]

There's no way to count how many #preemie babies he's held over the years, but his TLC has surely made an impact.…

[Mather @matheragewell]

Laughing lowers blood pressure and heart rate, making us more relaxed. So watch a comedy and laugh tonight! #AgeWell

[Texas.gov - State of Texas Official Website @texasgov]

Who enjoyed the snow yesterday?! ❄️❄️❄️

[ABC13 Houston @abc13houston]

Don't get stressed by the idea of more toys filling your home with clutter. Donate your used toys to one of these places: https://t.co/UmqwKbysrJ

[The White House 45 Archived @WhiteHouse45]

On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we remember the lives that were lost, the families torn from loved ones, and the heroes who rose to America's defense.

[Born This Way Foundation @BTWFoundation]

Recovery from #HurricaneHarvey won’t be over until every family is home. Help @Rebuild_TX make that urgent need a reality: https://t.co/TfAnTNQgSs https://t.co/Zrm2fqGyDt

[FGP of Harris County @FGPHarris]

In a week, we will be honoring our Harris County Foster Grandparents at our Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon! We are very excited and can't wait to honor them for all of their hard work! #FGPHarris

[AgingCare.com @AgingCare]

What to Look for (and Avoid) in an Emergency Alert System https://t.co/yX1eYlzycB

[FGP of Harris County @FGPHarris]

NY Times | How to Age Well https://t.co/8eYPlyGYlU #goodread

[AmeriCorps Seniors @AmeriCorpsSr]

Senior vols report ⬇️anxiety & depression, ⬆️physical capacity & satisfaction: https://t.co/zNJNSqyTQL #SeniorCorpsWorks #HealthyVolunteers

[AfterFiftyLiving @After50Living]

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Aging https://t.co/EZIJ8l6bRo

[AfterFiftyLiving @After50Living]

10 ways to reinvent yourself after 50 https://t.co/9FkHQvP57I

[FGP of Harris County @FGPHarris]

Truly inspiring! https://t.co/XKKmo723WW

[espnW @espnW]

"If you can stand up and move your legs, you're welcome."

The "Splash Sisters" 80-year-old & up hoops squad plays to win. #MondayMotivation