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What is Aging in Place?

age in place

Aging in place is the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level.  According to an AARP survey, nearly 77 percent of adults 50 and older want to…

Benefits of Volunteering

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Being a volunteer has a lot of benefits, ranging from health and wellbeing to skill development. Learn how volunteering can benefit you while doing good for others in your community. Health and Wellbeing Research has found that 77% of volunteers…

What are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?

IDD - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

IDD stands for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Intellectual Disability An intellectual disability is usually a permanent condition originating sometime between birth and age 18. Intellectual disabilities are often characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning. Individuals with an intellectual disability may…

Giving Tuesday 2021

Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday! It’s one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for organizations like To The Rescue HOPE Foundation. How much we raise today will determine how much we can accomplish in the months and years ahead.…