A Volunteer’s Journey of Compassion and Community

A Volunteer’s Journey of Compassion and Community

Moments where we look into someone’s eyes or hold their hand over meaningful conversation are where we can often find clarity, peace, and possibly even a newfound sense of purpose. In these moments of genuine connection we learn what empathy and compassion truly mean,...
A Friendship Filled with Joy

A Friendship Filled with Joy

Ginger has been a resident of Mesa Manor in Grand Junction, Colorado for several years after losing her husband in 2005 and her only child, a son, in 2008. One winter’s day in 2022, Melanie Wiseman, a HopeWest Volunteer, arrived at the nursing home for a visit. As a...
Nine Teen Volunteers Serve Their Community Through HopeWest

Nine Teen Volunteers Serve Their Community Through HopeWest

Nine local teens provide outstanding volunteer service to the Plateau Valley community. The teens have volunteered with HopeWest in many different areas including support with the Spring Swing fundraising event, administrative tasks, and community outreach such as...
Volunteer Sews Memory Bears for HopeWest

Volunteer Sews Memory Bears for HopeWest

Karen Barrix, a local volunteer, is sewing memory bears for people who have lost loved ones. The stuffed animals, usually sewn from a shirt or other clothing item from the person who has passed away, are meant to provide comfort and companionship during a difficult...
Charming Reasons to Give Back

Charming Reasons to Give Back

The Charmed group is a volunteer group that hand-creates incredible things to support our mission. They have made aprons out of donated button up shirts, throw pillows, fidget mats, and countless other things sold in our Heirlooms stores. The group recently created...