As the fall semester approaches, Lori's Hands is continuing to enroll more clients who are eager to begin receiving visits from student volunteers. This will be our largest semester yet, with more than 110 clients receiving weekly assistance and companionship.

As students support clients' independence in the community, they learn about the day to day realities of managing chronic conditions. This service learning opportunity uniquely equips students with insight into the lives of chronic illness patients while also strengthening their communication and rapport-building skills.

Consider supporting Lori's Hands through a one time or sustaining donation, connecting more community members and undergraduates in meaningful service learning.

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Enjoy an evening with friends and family as we honor ten years of community health service learning with Lori's Hands! Join us in The Audion of the University of Delaware Tower at STAR for an evening of celebration. Tickets include a four-course dinner and an open beer and wine bar. Please select the entree choices for all of your guests at checkout.

Cocktail attire is suggested. Guests who wear an element of green, our signature color, will receive a free raffle ticket with any raffle ticket purchase. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes: Corduroy Band will be encouraging everyone to get on the dance floor as we celebrate our tenth anniversary!

All proceeds benefit Lori's Hands, a Newark-based nonprofit that transforms students' understanding of community health by matching them with individuals living with chronic illness in meaningful, helping relationships. Community members receive in-home support and, in turn, educate next-generation health leaders about the experience of living with chronic illness.

Can't join us? Please consider celebrating with us virtually by sponsoring a ticket to allow a Lori's Hands client or student to attend the event at no cost. All event proceeds benefit Lori's Hands clients and volunteers.

What a wonderful evening of warm friendship, delicious food, and exciting silent auction items. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the Lori's Hands Benefit Dinner at Drip Cafe Hockessin, with particular gratitude to Oasis Senior Advisors Delaware and Elle Van Dahlgren Law, LLC for coordinating this fabulous event!

Last year, Marge and John joined Lori's Hands to get some extra assistance around the house and to complete their grocery shopping. John has Alzheimer's Disease and, as his wife and full-time caregiver, Marge found it was difficult to complete this essential day to day tasks.Looking back, Marge says that when she heard about Lori's Hands, she couldn't believe the help that was being offered. Shortly after Marge and John joined Lori's Hands, they began receiving weekly visits from Tim and Judy, who now regularly help with light housework and errands and provide companionship. Today, Marge & John say the students' visit is by far the best part of their week. According to Marge, the student volunteers have "made life more bearable. They have taken a burden off of me and kept me from burning out. They do something for my morale."Lori's Hands is thrilled to have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals living with chronic illness in our community. If you know of someone who may be interested in joining, visit our website to make a referral.