It's A Grand Life

Need Help at Home? How This Nonprofit Fixes Homes for Seniors & Families FREE

In this episode of It’s a Grand Life, we highlight an incredible nonprofit making a real difference—St. Joseph’s Helpers. Executive Director Rayna Bennett shares how their volunteer-driven organization is helping seniors, veterans, and families stay safe in their homes through free home repairs, ramps, and essential services. From fixing doors and installing grab bars to building wheelchair ramps, this mission is all about neighbors helping neighbors. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: How seniors can get free home repairs How volunteers are transforming communities Why aging safely at home is more important than ever How churches and communities are stepping up to serve How YOU can volunteer or donate With 2.3 million grandparents raising grandchildren in the U.S., safe housing is more critical than ever. 👉 Learn more or get involved: https://www.sjhelpers.org 📍 Serving Michigan, Northern Kentucky & expanding nationwide 👍 Like, subscribe, and share to help more families get the support they need. #NonprofitImpact #SeniorHelp #FreeHomeRepairs #VolunteerOpportunity #Grandfamilies #AgingInPlace #CommunitySupport #MichiganNonprofit #FaithBasedService #HelpingSeniors #HomeRepairHelp #StJosephHelpers #ServeOthers #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors 0:00 Intro – Helping Grandfamilies & Caregivers 0:45 Meet St. Joseph’s Helpers 2:20 Rayna Bennett’s Background & Mission 3:45 What St. Joseph’s Helpers Does 4:40 How Volunteers Power the Organization 5:30 Who They Help (Seniors, Veterans & Families) 6:10 Biggest Need: Volunteers 7:20 How Anyone Can Get Involved 7:25 What Is Julie’s List? 8:40 Referrals & Free Community Resources 9:10 Real Impact & Growth Stories 10:00 Faith, Service & Community Impact 11:30 How to Donate & Support the Mission 12:00 How to Volunteer (Step-by-Step) 13:00 How They Coordinate Projects 14:10 Expanding Across the U.S. 15:50 Youth Programs & Volunteer Opportunities 17:30 Yard Cleanups & Community Projects 18:25 Wheelchair Ramp Program Explained 20:00 Cost of Ramps & Recycling Donations 21:15 Final Thoughts – How You Can Help Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2099911/support]

How Detroit Mentors Are Changing Young Men’s Lives (Men of Vision Mentoring Story)

In this powerful episode of It’s a Grand Life, we spotlight Men of Vision Mentoring, a life-changing mentoring program serving young men in Detroit and Redford, Michigan. Founded through a simple act of coaching basketball, this program has grown into a mission-driven nonprofit focused on mentorship, education, life skills, and faith-based guidance for young men—many of whom are being raised by single mothers and grandparents. With over 2.3 million grandparents raising grandchildren in the U.S., organizations like this are critical in providing support, structure, and hope for the next generation. 🔹 Learn how mentorship is transforming lives 🔹 Hear real stories from Detroit youth 🔹 Discover how you can volunteer, donate, or get involved 🔹 See how communities can come together to support grandfamilies 👉 Learn more or support the mission: It’s a Grand Life: https://www.itsagrandlife.com/ Men of Vision Mentoring: http://movmentoring.org/ 📍 Serving Detroit, Redford, and surrounding Metro Detroit communities If you care about mentorship, youth development, or supporting grandparents raising grandchildren, this is a must-watch. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share to help us reach families who need this support. 0:00 Intro – Supporting Grandfamilies & Youth in Detroit 0:45 Meet Men of Vision Mentoring 2:10 How the Program Started (From Basketball to Mentorship) 4:00 Why Mentorship Matters for Young Men Today 6:10 Real Impact: Growth & Confidence in Youth 7:05 How Young Men Find the Program 8:40 Breaking the Stigma Around Today’s Youth 10:40 Powerful Story: Overcoming Real-Life Challenges 12:30 Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 13:00 Program Details: When & Where They Meet 14:30 Skills, Education & Career Exposure for Youth 16:15 Why Consistency in Mentorship Matters 17:00 Real Growth: Reading, Confidence & Community Service Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2099911/support]

Stay Strong for Your Grandkids: Simple Daily Movement Tips to Prevent Falls

In this episode of It’s a Grand Life, host Craig Nash sits down with physical therapist Dr. Dawn Thomas to discuss how grandparents raising grandchildren can stay healthy, mobile, and independent.  They break down simple, realistic ways to incorporate movement into daily routines—without needing a gym or intense workouts. From improving balance to preventing falls, even just a few minutes of movement multiple times a day can make a meaningful difference.  This conversation is all about helping caregivers not just get by—but truly enjoy life with their grandkids. https://www.dawnthomaspt.com/ #ItsAGrandLife #Grandfamilies #KinshipCare #HealthyAging #FallPrevention #SeniorHealth #MobilityMatters #ActiveAging #GrandparentsRaisingGrandchildren #CaregiverSupport #WellnessTips #PhysicalTherapy #StayActive #AgingStrong Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2099911/support]

Beloved Grand Families

Jacqueline Enriquez joins Craig Nash for this update from Colorado in the latest edition of the IAGL Podcast. Watch the video version here [https://youtu.be/9iN6xcp7T1w]. https://youtu.be/9iN6xcp7T1w https://www.grandfamiliesrising.org/ #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #jacquelineenriquez #grandparentsraisinggrandchildren Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2099911/support]

Update From Kansas

Beth Patton joins Craig Nash for this update from Kansas in the latest ediiton of the IAGL Podcast. Watch the video version here [https://youtu.be/NXpFIgmSER0]. https://youtu.be/NXpFIgmSER0 https://www.grandfamiliesrising.org/ #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast  #bethpatton #grandparentsraisinggrandchildren Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2099911/support]