One Good Deed Stories

The One Good Deed Program (OGD) has matched over 500 seniors with friendly visitors over its 18 years, impacting the lives of all parties involved. As we look forward to celebrating this extraordinary program in person on September 19, we wanted to… Read More

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed May 5) holds a weight for the Jewish people, particularly in light of the ongoing war in Israel. We recently had the honor of speaking with survivor and JF&CS client Ruth Simon Heinemann, her daughter… Read More

Aging continuously brings new challenges, and Aviv Older Adult Services helps both older adults and their adult children to navigate this stage of life. Read More

Hardship can strike when we least expect it, and when it happens, we need the support of our community to get through. This is the story about how one couple found themselves navigating the unknown, and how they ultimately found community and… Read More

We at JF&CS are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteers, without whom we couldn’t fulfill our mission to transform lives. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and to celebrate we’ll be sharing stories about these incredible individuals.… Read More

“Even though we have never met in person, I feel so connected to them,” said Jessie, a One Good Deed Volunteer, of her phone relationship with Valeri and Chana, whom she is helping to learn English. Read More

96-year-old Ellie says of her two One Good Deed matches, Helene and Michal: "They are my angels on Earth." Read More

Jill Frances and Sylvia Andrews became friends in October 2021 thanks to One Good Deed. Since then, they've made matzah balls, shared many discussions about the meaning of life, and Jill has even learned some Yiddish! Read More

Abe and Selma have been married for 69 years. They are very independent, and I was warned that they may not feel that they need a volunteer. The joke is on all of us because I think I was the one who needed this friendship the most. Read More

One Good Deed, a program of Aviv Older Adult Service, matches volunteers with older adults for friendship and companionship. Since 2006, more than 500 matches have been made. Here is an example of such a match that was recently highlighted in The… Read More

In the age of COVID-19, it can be difficult to find ways to connect with our older adult friends without breaking social distance guidelines. One pandemic-safe option, however, is to read and discuss a book with your friend! Read More

Congratulations to One Good Deed on a huge milestone; celebrating 15 years of making matches between older adults and volunteers. Founded in 2006, and led by Sharon Spiegelman and Vivienne Kurland, One Good Deed, a program of Aviv Older Adult… Read More

“One Good Deed has truly been a gift and has enhanced my life greatly. I live alone, have very little family, and my friends have husbands and grandchildren which keep them busy. It's been meaningful to have new friends especially during the… Read More

Our Bikkur Cholim Volunteers have become even more crucial in providing reassurance and hope that at some future time we will gather together in person! Read More