Amy has always had a soft spot for senior citizens, but in the time of COVID-19 that soft spot became a firm resolve to help older people in need. After the pandemic struck, she sent mailers to all the senior-living town homes in her area, offering to grocery shop, pick up prescriptions, and do other errands. She also delivers food to home-bound seniors via Meals on Wheels. No stranger to volunteering, in normal times Amy dedicates spare moments to local charity fundraisers; the Lunch Buddy mentoring program for school kids; and helping out at the public library, her church, and maintaining the flower garden at Kiwanis Park.
“People have busy lives but would be surprised how easy it is to do something for others for even just two hours a week. What a great world it would be if people did,” Amy said.