Lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need
By Alexandra Newman Knocking on the door of a stranger isn’t always the most comfortable thing. Sometimes I find myself rehearsing what I’m going to say in my head the entire way there, “Hi, I’m Alexandra from Area Agency on Aging and I’m just dropping off this care package to spread some holiday cheer!” My anxiety is eased every single time when I’m greeted by a smiling […]
Building community solidarity
By Alexandra Newman This summer we celebrated four years of owning our home. In those four years, I learned the names of just four of my neighbors, five if you count a dog. I spent countless hours outside on my front porch and in my garden, but only a handful of neighbors had stopped by […]