Our mission is to remind seniors and caregivers
they are seen, beautiful and loved.
Sponsor a Senior or Caregiver Portrait
Our goal this Giving Tuesday is to raise $7,500 to create five personalized portrait day experiences with local portrait photographer, Michael Maxwell, to capture the portraits and stories of 50 seniors and caregivers in the Charlotte community.
For $150, you can sponsor a portrait experience for a senior or caregiver. The experience will include light hair/makeup, accessories, and a curated tea-bar experience from The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary to enjoy while sharing their stories with us.
We plan to host an exhibition/panel discussion in 2025 to help foster deeper connections for seniors and caregivers to improve their mental health, and to educate and inspire the larger community to celebrate their beauty and wisdom.
Find a little peace
of mind.
Learn 7 simple ways to practice self-care, plus a resource guide for finding community support. Fill up your cup each day, so you can continue to care for your loved one.
Senior Community
Site Visit Checklist
If you’re searching for a senior community, plan ahead for your site visit. Get tips on what to look for and how to connect with the care team.
Our Impact
In our Love Kits, our love notes remind seniors they are loved and the senior activity reminds the caregiving staff what lights the seniors up—their favorite color, music, food. Our “You are Wonderful” pins show appreciation for the caregiving staff. And our sweet treats and Spotify playlist add the final touches for a celebratory afternoon.
Our portraits capture the spirit of seniors and caregivers, reminding themselves and their loved ones how much they are loved and appreciated.
Our caregiver guides support all caregivers—paid or unpaid—so they know they’re not alone in their caregiving journeys.
What Others are Saying
“I just received a basket of cookies with Valentine cards and pins for my residents and staff! I would like to thank you so very much for making our residents happy and appreciated. Our residents and staff enjoyed all of it!”
- Lisa, Activity Director
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Because of the senior community checklist, I knew what to look for and the best questions to ask when searching for long-term care for my mom.”
- Adriana, Caregiver
“Thank You for having our community be a part of Gladys Love Project. Everything I do with our residents is from the heart. This meant a lot.”
~AJ, Caregiving Staff
Volunteer with Us
Join us in our mission to honor seniors and caregivers. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Greater Sum Incubator Graduate
Gladys Love Project is proud to be a graduate of The Greater Sum Foundation’s Nonprofit Incubator program.