Nov 29, 2021 | Foster Grandparent Program
It’s December, and the drop in temperatures has many of us reaching for an extra blanket and turning up the heat. But for many others, each day is a struggle to find comfort and safety. Project Linus contacted Fresno EOC Foster Grandparent Program, in hopes of...
Oct 28, 2021 | Foster Grandparent Program
Sharing a book is a great way to bond and create memories. These days, volunteers with Fresno EOC Foster Grandparent Program are taking time to read to youngsters. But since the pandemic, story time looks a little different. Watch and listen as Grandma Simona shares a...
Oct 20, 2021 | Foster Grandparent Program
Fresno EOC Foster Grandparent program hosted a luncheon at the Fresno EOC Nielsen Conference Center on September 10, just ahead of National Grandparents Day. The event was held to recognize the time and hard work our generous program volunteers give throughout the...
Sep 3, 2021 | Foster Grandparent Program
National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year, it falls on September 12. We are taking the opportunity to recognize some very special volunteers in Fresno EOC Foster Grandparent Program. The program currently has 60 volunteers...
Jun 25, 2021 | Community Services, Foster Grandparent Program, LIHEAP
On June 10th, 2021, the Fresno EOC Foster Grandparent program, in coordination with Fresno EOC Food Services, conducted a food distribution specifically for our Foster Grandparent volunteers, held at the Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps campus. The well-deserving...
Apr 30, 2021 | Foster Grandparent Program
COVID-19 has resulted in school shutdowns nationwide. As a result, Foster Grandparents (seniors 55 and over) lost the ability to volunteer in the classrooms as they usually would. As schools went to distance learning, our seniors were not able to keep up. However, a...