Meet the Board of Directors

Meet the Board of Directors officers and members for 2023-2025. Karma Metzgar, Chair Johnnie Herndon, Vice-Chair Sandra Sorensen, Secretary Paul York, Treasurer Steve Johnson, Member Kathy Roach, Member Sherry Golden, Member Michelle Fagerstone, Member Michael Stopka, Chief Executive Officer & Ex-Officio Member

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older…

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Give 5 Volunteers Complete Program

Volunteers from Group 1 and Group 2 with Young at Heart Resources’ Give 5 Program celebrated completing their 4 hour training. Volunteers heard from several St. Joseph area non-profit organizations, including Mayor John Josendale. Volunteers were able to learn of the diverse opportunities available to them as well as the need for volunteers. We are…

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Listen Sing Dance Play

Listen Sing Dance Play

Join us for a special presentation about music therapy!  Rachelle Morgan, a music therapist in the Kansas City area and author of, “Listen Sing Dance Play: Bring Musical Moments into the Rhythms of Caregiving,” will present at Lunch Club on Thursday, May 18th in Cameron.  Lunch Club is held every Thursday at 11 AM at the United Methodist Church. RSVP to…

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May is Older Americans Month (OAM).  Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads the celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM).  The theme for OAM 2023 is Aging Unbound, which offers opportunities to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to promote the importance of enjoying independence and fulfillment by paving our own paths as…

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Young at Heart Volunteer Discusses What Volunteering Means to Him

What does volunteering mean to you? Steve Brooks, Give 5 volunteer and Michael Stopka, CEO of Young at Heart Resources, speak with KQTV Channel 2-St. Joseph, about the importance of being invested in your community and volunteerism. To learn more about the Young at Heart/Give 5 Volunteer Program, check out our Volunteer Opportunities page: https:

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