The Coastal Star: “Meet Your Neighbor: Ellie Hart”
“So, I went to Alpert Jewish Family Services offering my services two days a week. I learned the organization’s programs, became an AmeriCorps volunteer, and did outreach to veterans. Through someone I met at a lecture, I had the opportunity to accompany a female veteran on an Honor Flight to Washington. Very thrilling. The service as an AmeriCorps volunteer introduced me to a new community of people (mostly veterans) and gave me a genuine appreciation of their service to America. I developed and still run a small Music and Memory program that provides personalized playlists for clients of Alpert JFS who are isolated and/or have memory issues. Two years ago, I became a certified instructor for the Mental Health First Aid program coordinated countywide by Alpert JFS. I have found my calling. I am most proud to be able to do this.”
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