Kathi Toepel has a vision: Legions of volunteers helping to ease loneliness and isolation for the growing senior populations in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties. That vision is edging toward reality, thanks to a federal grant – totaling $837,000 over three years – for innovative efforts to help foothill seniors “age in place” – meaning, to
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A Sonora-based nonprofit group is working to pair volunteer drivers with seniors who need transportation. Neighbor helping neighbor. Not for the sake of errands alone, but to help seniors remain a vital part of our community.