Founded by Crystal Bowens with her 2026 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Award to provide grants to organizations that enrich the lives of seniors.

Inspired by her mother, Mary, who lived with Dementia in a memory care unit. While visiting her mother, she witnessed many residents who rarely received visitors. Crystal found joy in spending time with them painting their nails, participating in bingos, crafts, sharing conversations
and simply sitting with them. Those moments demonstrated that the greatest gift we can offer is our presence.

The fund supports programs and volunteers that provide companionship through visits, games, crafts, music, shared meals, and personal care activities like painting nails, as well as other experiences that foster dignity, joy, and belonging. The mission is to reduce loneliness, encourage meaningful relationships, and remind every senior that they are loved, respected, and an important part of our community.