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Herralink!

We connect high school students in Northern Virginia with seniors in retirement homes.

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Our Mission

To address the loneliness epidemic plaguing our senior communities by creating spaces where residents feel valued, seen, and heard.

60%

have no regular visitors

61%

of the seniors we work with report feeling lonely

50%

have no close relatives

Our Impact

1,300+

Seniors in Northern VA impacted

13

Senior communities with recurring HerraHelpers

400+

High school members (AKA - HerraHelpers)

1,200

Student service hours earned

Mahika has visited Erica since December 2023.

"It's like having the family here that I don't have all the time. And having them come in once a week, it really boosts my morale."

Twisha has visited Teresa since March 2024.

"I've learned that everyone has a story to tell and that those stories are worth listening to."