Lori's Hands

We build mutually beneficial partnerships between community members with chronic illness and college students, fostering empathy, connection, and resilience.

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Students from the WMU ENGL 4970 - Grant Writing course visited Lori’s Hands at the Ypsilanti Senior Center for an immersive learning day. They connected with older adults through interviews and collage-making, gaining insights to write grants for our program!

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Thank you to the partners of Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative! Lori's Hands is one of 50 orgs in SE Michigan that have been awarded funding to increase access to respite services for family caregivers across our region. https://t.co/uCe1xzxnU3.

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Highlighting Lori's Hands 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients. Next in our scholarship series is Sai Chandan Reddy, a 1st-year medical student at Johns Hopkins University and a volunteer from our Baltimore chapter. Listen to Sai’s inspiring stories and the challenges he’s overcome!

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Highlighting Lori's Hands 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients. Our scholarship series continues with Zoe Lehtonen, a Medical Diagnostics student at the University of Delaware and a devoted volunteer in our Newark chapter. Listen to Zoe reflect on her experiences with Lori’s Hands!

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Student volunteers Rose and Danielle have formed a close bond with their client Velia. Velia happily shares, “I trust those girls with everything; they are just so trustworthy. It’s so wonderful that even with their busy schedules, my volunteers find time to visit me!”

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We love hearing how much caregivers appreciate Lori’s Hands! Consistent social interaction from volunteers boosts clients' mood and quality of life, positively impacting caregivers who see their clients' improved stamina and interactions.

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Highlighting the Lori's Hands 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients
We're proud to introduce Akhil Paleru, a Public Health student at the University of Michigan and a dedicated volunteer in our Metro Detroit chapter. Listen to Akhil’s impactful experiences with Lori’s Hands!

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Every Lori’s Hands visit is unique. Each student volunteer has different learning goals, adding to the diverse experiences. Beyond household chores, clients and volunteers cherish social time, sharing stories and connecting across generations. Treasure the moments spent together!

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Our student volunteers go above and beyond to ensure our clients feel supported, comfortable and loved. Volunteering is more than just helping with physical tasks; it's about staying engaged, communicating effectively, and practicing patience. Thank you to our dedicated students!

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Dependability is a core value at Lori’s Hands. Our reliable services ensure our clients can count on our volunteers for support. When trust is established, it fosters a deeper connection and significantly reduces stress. We're so grateful for the dedication our students bring!

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We're always inspired by our clients' gratitude for the help they receive from our student volunteers. These efforts can significantly improve the client's mood and stamina. It's great to see how fulfilling it is for our volunteers to make a positive impact with Lori’s Hands.

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At Lori’s Hands we cherish the strong friendships that blossom between our clients and student volunteers. Both parties gain fresh perspectives and a renewed sense of purpose. Our mission is to nurture these connections and inspire others to stay connected with their communities.

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At Lori’s Hands we're constantly inspired by the connections formed between student volunteers and clients. These interactions provide great learning experiences and strong friendships. Seeing our student volunteers recognize the importance of these moments is truly heartwarming!

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Our mission at Lori’s Hands is to foster strong intergenerational relationships between community members and college students. Each Lori’s Hand’s partnership is special in its own way, all appreciated and loved. We thank everyone for being part of what makes Lori’s Hands great!

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The company of a student volunteer visiting clients can drastically change the way a client tackles their day. We love hearing the excitement clients express when student volunteers visit to help with tasks or to talk. We thank our students for being so impactful to our clients!

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We center our program around fostering strong connections. Hear what one of our student volunteers reflected on their experience:
"Knowing I have helped make my clients' lives better means so much. I love seeing my clients smile, it makes me want to make more memories with them."

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At Lori’s Hands, we enhance the quality of life for clients with chronic illnesses by turning everyday help into meaningful experiences. Clients share their life stories with a new generation, while student volunteers gain invaluable insights and form lasting bonds.

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Helping clients with simple tasks can significantly impact their mood, stamina, and how they treat the rest of the day. Our clients love it when our student volunteers can assist them, not only for more ease in their daily schedule but because of the strong relationships built.

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We love hearing how student volunteers brighten clients' days! Our students learn about chronic illnesses and building strong relationships. This experience is a vital step in their career journey. Apply to be a student volunteer for the Fall semester! https://t.co/WjDdIW3LtZ

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Our clients and student volunteers at Lori’s Hands each hold unique stories that make them vital to our community. From clients educating student volunteers to student volunteers taking time out of their busy schedules to help out clients, each visit holds levels of reciprocity.