ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS

Honoring 37 Years of Compassionate Service: Celebrating John Hanks’ Powerful Legacy of Care

“’I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.’ I believe there […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, CAREGIVERS, EVENTS, SUPPORT

“Leave No One Behind”: The Unbreakable Bond of a Military Veteran Family Caregiver

“That sense of duty and obligation that military people live…their value system, their cultural system…can sometimes be a huge chain with a big lock and […]

Blog, CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT

Mentors: Caregiving Superheroes in Disguise

Duet’s Mentor/Mentee Service Equips Family Caregivers “Diane said that she felt it was a privilege to care for her husband. And I think I might […]

Blog, GRANDPARENTS, SUPPORT

How Sharon Found Essential Tools for Parenting her Grandkids in the Digital Age Through Duet

“Duet has been and still is my support. Participation in Duet’s discussions remind I’m not alone, and sharing in the support group allows us to […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS

Resourceful and Rewarding: How One Volunteer Sees Immediate Impact in Helping a Neighbor

“People like me are on a fixed income. That’s the reality. And even though my city has a cab voucher program, it is still very […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, EVENTS, VOLUNTEERS

Celebrating Two Long-term Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Event

Each year, Duet celebrates all the outstanding volunteers who bring our mission to life. More than 300 of these volunteers help homebound seniors – “neighbors” […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS

The Beauty of Retirement: Duet Volunteer, Dennis Parker, Reflects on 13 Years of Service

“When I first started volunteering, they [Duet’s neighbors] were older than me. Now they’re younger than me.” Retired Duet volunteer, Dennis Parker There’s more to […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT

Caregivers Giving Back

From Receiving to Giving: The Evolution of Caregiver Support in Duet Our Duet support groups are forums of give and take. Initially, caregivers join to […]