BEREA, Ky. — During the week of Valentine’s Day, Berea Home Village (BHV) delivered 137 boxes of homemade treats to members and volunteers, each one paired with a handmade Valentine card.
The organization says the boxes were baked and packed through a mix of member and volunteer effort, with help from women from the local Methodist and Christian churches.
👵 A Cross-Generational Effort
The cards came from Berea College students connected to CELTS (the Center for Excellence in Learning Through Service). BHV credited students involved with the Adopt-a-Grandparent program for creating the valentines that went into each box, turning a simple delivery into something more personal for the recipients.
📸 Snapshots from the Week
BHV shared a few snapshots from the delivery route that highlighted the personal connections the program builds:
- Member Barbara Taylor got a hug from Nora, whose grandparents (Cindy and Todd Moberly) volunteer with the organization.
- Member Marge Sherman received a surprise visit during the drop-offs.
- Photos from the packing days show volunteers filling boxes and sorting an assortment of baked goods. BHV credited Peggy Patrick and Teri Mehler for their work in the kitchen, noting Angie Gilliam, Nancy Melton, and Debbie Flara as key parts of the effort.
🏡 What is Berea Home Village?
For readers who are not familiar with Berea Home Village, it is a local nonprofit built around a simple goal: helping older Bereans stay in their own homes for as long as it makes sense.
BHV describes itself as a volunteer-based organization serving Berea residents age 50 and older. The “home village” model is meant to fill the gap between doing everything alone and having to leave a familiar home. The group connects members with practical help—like transportation and household chores—and social connection, addressing the needs that often become the tipping point for older adults deciding whether they can stay put.
☎️ How to Connect
Berea Home Village says anyone interested in becoming a member, volunteering, or supporting the organization can call 859-985-0099.
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Theater & Performance
- Disney’s The Lion King KIDS (Spotlight Playhouse) — Feb. 20–March 1
- Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch (Spotlight Playhouse) — Feb. 22, 27–28 & March 1
- The Taming of the Shrew (Spotlight Playhouse) — March 6–15
Music & Concerts
- EKU Choirs NYC Preview Concert (Gifford Theatre) — Mon., March 2 at 7:30 p.m.
- EKU Wind Ensemble & Concert Band (EKU Center) — Tues., March 3 at 7:30 p.m.