We began in 2005 when a group of neighbors joined together as Washington Park Cares to help older adults in their community age well at home. This model is based on the national Village Movement, which equips neighbors to deliver vital services, empowering older adults to age interdependently in their own homes, on their own terms. In 2007, A Little Help was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) with the vision of neighbors connected across generations, creating strong communities.

 

In 2011, we hired the organization’s first full-time Executive Director, and this level of leadership has led us to many great successes. Some of these include growth in member and volunteer participation; greater depth in quality and quantity of our services; professional board and staff recruitment; and fundraising through foundation grants, corporate partnerships, giving campaigns, individual donors, and events. We have also expanded programming systems, capacity, and vision; improved service coordination and volunteer management; and improved branding, marketing, web presence, and strategic planning, visioning, and momentum. All of this growth has allowed us to have an incredible impact that emphasizes connecting neighbors of all ages to help older adults thrive through care and community.