Foster grandparents helping local students finish school year strong

Foster grandparents helping local students finish school year strong

It is National Volunteer Month, but there is a group of older adults working to make the school year better for students all year long. More than 100 Dallas-area older adults are making a serious difference in the lives of children through a program called Foster Grandparents. The program is funded by AmeriCorps as part of AmeriCorps Seniors, but it’s made available to Dallas residents through local nonprofit The Senior Source. The Senior Source…

Foster Grandparents honored at awards ceremony

Volunteers for the Foster Grandparents program were recognized for their many achievements and milestones on Thursday during the program’s 60th annviersary celebration on Thursday, April 24. Press photos by Travis Fischer By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Foster Grandparents were recognized for their service during a special anniversary awards ceremony on Thursday, April 24. “We want to thank all of you for stepping up and helpin…