Building Impact, One Project at a Time
Moments of Joy
Mother’s Day/Father’s Day Drive-By Parade
The Heart of the ProjectSpreading love and joy to isolated seniors during the COVID-19 lockdown through festive, drive-by parades for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Making It HappenVolunteers designed decorative signs featuring positive, uplifting messages alongside “Happy Mother’s Day” and “Happy Father’s Day” greetings. These signs, along with balloons, were displayed on vehicles that proceeded to drive past supportive living facilities, spreading joy and fostering celebration.
Who We ReachedSeniors residing in supportive living facilities who were separated from loved ones due to COVID-19 distancing measures.
Photos from the Mother’s Day and Father’s Day drive-by parades (2020)
Moments of Joy
International Older Persons Day Event
The Heart of the ProjectHonoring seniors by celebrating/hosting International Day of Older Persons
Making It HappenSponsored SAGE Seniors for International Older Persons Day and planned a full-day event including catered food, care packages, prizes, entertainment, and intergenerational connection.
Who We ReachedSAGE Seniors.
Photos from the International Day of Older Persons event (2022)
Spreading Care & Kindness
COVID Compassion Cards
The Heart of the ProjectUplifting spirits and delivering human connection through thousands of handmade cards.
Making It HappenCommunity members wrote and decorated over 3,000 personalized cards distributed to seniors.
Who We ReachedSeniors across Edmonton and other rural areas.
Photos of the handmade COVID Compassion Cards (2021)
Spreading Care & Kindness
Baskets of Love
The Heart of the ProjectCreated and delivered holistic wellness baskets to 350 seniors.
Making It HappenWith the support of the Edmonton Community Foundation, we partnered with Edmonton Meals on Wheels to provide and deliver holistic wellness baskets to their clients.
Who We Reached350 seniors across Edmonton.
Photos from the first Baskets of Love project (2021)
Spreading Care & Kindness
Compassion Care Packages
The Heart of the ProjectCare packages for seniors thoughtfully curated to include culturally mindful items, with a commitment to supporting Indigenous businesses.
Making It HappenCreated and distributed over 100 care packages featuring Indigenous-made products, supported by the Rising Youth Grant and in collaboration with the Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre.
Who We ReachedSeniors associated with Aboriginal Seniors Center.
Photos of the Compassion Care packages event (2022)
Building Connections
Companion Calls Program
The Heart of the ProjectFostering connection and combating loneliness with meaningful phone call conversations. This project was inspired and mentored by Dr. Nabeela Nathoo and Dr. Omar Damji, who developed a program to call isolated seniors at home once a week.
Making It HappenVolunteers make weekly calls to their assigned seniors, engaging in positive and meaningful conversations.
Who We ReachedLocal seniors residing in a supportive living facility in southwest Edmonton.
2021
2025
Bill and Mary were matched in 2021 and are going strong 4 years later. They both look forward to talking every Monday and Thursday, and enjoy talking about everything from Sports and current events to families and stories from the past. This match has been as good for Mary as it is for Bill and they both cherish their friendship. They celebrate their anniversary every year with a breakfast together at Denny’s.
Building Connections
Chai. Chat. Connect.
The Heart of the ProjectCreating a warm, inclusive space for seniors to connect and engage over tea, inspired by founder Meera Kassam’s experience at her local Ismaili Jamatkhana—a place of prayer and community where tea is often served after prayer ceremonies and meaningful connections are formed.
Making It HappenAn engaging in-person event in collaboration with Shaah Tea, hosted at GEF Seniors Housing.
Who We ReachedResidents from GEF Seniors Housing.
Photos from the Chai.Chat.Connect. event (2024)
Building Connections
Threads of Love
The Heart of the ProjectThe Threads of Love project was created to empower older adults and provide an opportunity of volunteerism.
Making It HappenThrough a collaboration with Grey Nuns Community Hospital.
Who We ReachedNewborn babies, mothers, seniors.
Photos of the Grey Nuns Hospital seniors (2025)
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