In October 1994, John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit Earth, addressed his colleagues at the US Senate with the story of Mrs. Jones (told…
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Celebrating National Volunteer Month at Iona
April 5, 2022
Iona has hundreds of dedicated and caring volunteers who are critical to helping our organization execute its mission. In celebration of National Volu…
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A New Look and Fresh Start
February 1, 2022
It’s amazing the difference a simple haircut can make. For Brent Miller, 78, it’s just another example of the many ways that her care manager, Liz…
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If You Didn’t Know How Much You Mean to Me…
March 16, 2021
I’m active in various groups on Zoom, and recently there’s been much discussion about rituals and how they can mark milestones in our lives or pun…
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Memory Café: Día de los Muertos
December 4, 2020
On October 31, Iona hosted its second-ever virtual Memory Café, this time celebrating Halloween and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The…
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Congress Heights Capital Campaign Update
July 7, 2020
Great news! Iona’s Congress Heights Capital Campaign is surpassing all of our expectations. We are so grateful for our community of supporters – y…
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Ways to Celebrate World Art Day from Home
April 15, 2020
Promoting healthy aging through the arts and creative expression is an important aspect of our work at Iona. During this pandemic—as we all experien…
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Food Pantry Plus Results – Thank You to Our Community
April 14, 2020
Last week, we sent an urgent call to the community to help us restock our Food Pantry with canned goods, cleaning supplies, and other home products. W…
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Spotlight on 2019 Humanitarian Awardee & Iona Volunteer, Kris Laurenti
September 26, 2019
This May, the District of Columbia Dental Society selected Iona volunteer Kris Laurenti to receive their 2019 Humanitarian Award! Before being nominat…
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Why Iona’s Team Loves Working with Older Adults
August 14, 2019
Happy World Senior Citizen’s Day! This day was created to acknowledge and show appreciation for older adults, and raise awareness on issues to build…
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