Where Generations Meet: Inside Gilchrist’s Gen2Gen Volunteer Program
On a quiet afternoon in a senior living community, a teenager sits beside an older adult, listening as she talks about the blanket spread across...
The Gift of a Wagging Tail: Gilchrist’s Pet Love Program
Some visits begin with a knock, a gentle hello, and a familiar question: “Do you like dogs?” Then a tail starts wagging. At Gilchrist, patients...
A Final Mission: Veteran Volunteer Art Grau’s Journey with Gilchrist
For veteran volunteer Art Grau, the journey of service began long before he ever walked into a Gilchrist event. From 1965 to 1969, he served...
Vets to Volunteers: Veterans Continue Their Service with Gilchrist
At Gilchrist, Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar—it is an opportunity to recognize the men and women who have served our...
Sharing the Gift of Music: Meet Volunteer Delia Zielinski
At Hospice of Washington County, volunteers bring compassion and creativity to patients and families in countless ways. For Delia Zielinski, a lifelong musician, her calling...
Celebrating a Century of Wisdom: National Centenarians’ Day
Every September 22, Gilchrist joins in honoring an extraordinary group of people—those who have lived for 100 years or more. National Centenarians’ Day shines a...
Healing Energy in Hospice: How Reiki Volunteers Are Bringing Comfort to Gilchrist Patients
When patients at Gilchrist Center Howard County, in their homes, or in senior living communities receive a visit from Cliff Garratt, they’re often met with...
Living Fully, Loving Deeply: Charles and Rachel’s Journey with Gilchrist
When you meet Charles Griffin and his wife Rachel Stevens Griffin, it’s impossible not to be moved by their devotion—to each other, to the arts,...
Celebrating Gilchrist’s Incredible Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
At Gilchrist, our volunteers are the heart of our mission, offering their time, compassion, and unique talents to bring comfort and support to patients and...
Finding Strength in Words: Khadija Harris’ Story
At just 42 years old, Khadija Harris has embraced a life rich with passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to inspiring others. Now, as she...
