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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.