{"id":5929,"date":"2026-10-09T16:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/?p=5929"},"modified":"2026-10-09T16:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:18:16","slug":"10-acts-of-kindness-to-celebrate-10-years-of-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/texas\/westaustin\/blog\/10-acts-of-kindness-to-celebrate-10-years-of-care\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Acts of Kindness To Celebrate 10 Years of Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ten years of caring for older adults and families in the Austin community is a milestone worth celebrating. But at Assisting Hands West Austin, we wanted our 10th anniversary to be about more than just looking back. We wanted to use this occasion as an opportunity to give back to the people, organizations, caregivers, and community members who have made the past decade so meaningful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, to celebrate 10 years of serving the Austin community, we did 10 Acts of Kindness in 10 days. Each act was a small way to show appreciation, support local organizations, share helpful resources, and recognize the people who make our community stronger. From treating caregivers to coffee to supporting organizations that serve older adults, each one reflects something we\u2019ve learned over the past 10 years: caring takes a community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrating the Caregivers Who Make a Difference<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our caregivers are at the heart of everything we do, so it felt right to begin our 10 Acts of Kindness by celebrating them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For Act #1, we surprised 12 of our caregivers with coffee \u2014 a small token of our appreciation for the people who show up every day to care for others.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Act #2, we turned the spotlight over to our caregivers and asked them to share what they love about being part of the Assisting Hands West Austin team. Their responses highlighted the relationships they build with clients, the flexibility and family atmosphere of the team, and the rewarding experience of providing care and companionship. We also entered everyone who shared a response into an anniversary raffle as another small way to celebrate those who have helped make our work possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Act #5, we sent personal thank-you notes to caregivers to let them know that their work is seen and appreciated. Caregiving can be demanding work, and the people providing that care deserve to know how much they matter. After 10 years, we\u2019re especially grateful for every caregiver who has been a part of our team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Supporting Organizations That Support Our Community<\/span><\/h2>\n

Another theme that emerged throughout our 10 Acts of Kindness was the importance of supporting organizations doing meaningful work throughout Austin. We\u2019re fortunate to work alongside so many people and organizations that contribute to the well-being of older adults and caregivers.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Act #3, we made a donation to <\/span>Generation SERVE<\/span><\/a>, an Austin organization that helps children and families volunteer together. Giving back to an organization that encourages intergenerational service felt especially fitting for a company whose work centers on older adults and their families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For Act #6, we donated to <\/span>Memory Caregiver Academy of Austin (MCAA)<\/span><\/a>. MCAA works to expand dementia-care training for caregivers in the Austin area, helping improve services for people living with dementia and the people who care for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is an organization that is especially meaningful to us. Our owner, Emmie, serves on MCAA\u2019s board, and the organization has provided educational opportunities for our team, including Virtual Dementia Tours. Supporting caregiver education is one more way we can contribute to better care for older adults throughout our community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For Act #7, we turned the spotlight on three organizations serving older adults and caregivers in the Austin area:<\/span><\/p>\n