Gladys Love Project

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Our mission is to remind seniors and caregivers they are seen, beautiful and loved. ♥️

The Gladys Love Project is a nonprofit whose mission is to remind seniors they are seen, beautiful, and loved. We partner with volunteer groups to create “love notes,” or positive messages, then share them with senior communities and their caregivers. With COVID-19 social distancing, sharing our love is more important now than ever.

09/22/2026

🌸 Let's give caregivers their flowers! 🌸

On Saturday, October 3rd, Gladys Love Project is gathering volunteers to create paper floral bouquets for the caregivers of Go Jen Go!, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical financial assistance to local individuals and families in the Greater Charlotte, NC area who are battling breast cancer.

Our volunteer session will be led by expert craftsperson, Candace Gipe, so no experience is required. Just bring your hands and your heart. 🩵

You'll leave learning a new craft and knowing your beautiful bundle of flowers helped a caregiver feel seen and loved.

Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

📅 Saturday, 10/3, 10am-12pm

📍 Charlotte Center for Mindfulness, 2101 Shenandoah Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

✂️ All supplies provided

🙋 Spots are limited to 5 volunteers, so RSVP early!

Registration 🔗: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001982834550?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/16/2026

Today, we’re celebrating Valerie Dale, a cherished member of the Gladys Love Project community and the author of A Grandparent’s Joy & Pain.

Valerie’s creativity and life experience are a beautiful reminder of how much wisdom, perspective, and story our older generations have to share. We’re so proud to celebrate her and her work! 📖 To purchase her book, email [email protected].

📸 Photo credit:
Michael Maxwell | Michael Maxwell Photography, Capture the Love Portraits

09/15/2026

Today, i had the joy of attending a storytelling workshop led by Michelle Boudin of Embolden Creative! I met Michelle last December via a phone interview for Southpark Magazine, which featured Gladys Love Project in their February 2026 issue. We were, and still are, thankful for the media coverage, for it has helped new people with big hearts find us!

It was a treat to learn the tools of the trade from Michelle today, and to run into our nonprofit friends at Frankie Mae Foundation (Hello Brandon!) ✨

Thank you, SHARE Charlotte for another awesome workshop!

09/14/2026

If your loved one has dementia, listen to this sage advice on how to respond to “I want to go home” from Neal K. Shah 🏠🙏🏽

08/28/2026

Today's the day! 🩷 is here — join us in supporting Black-led organizations dedicated to uplifting our communities. Consider joining our mission by making a donation. Every gift helps us improve the mental health of elders and caregiver.

See link in bio or visit www.give828.org

08/21/2026

This National Senior Citizens Day, find one small way to connect with seniors in your life. Or volunteer with Gladys Love Project and be part of our community.

Connection doesn’t have to be complicated. ❤️ A phone call, invitation, shared hobby, or a little something in the mail can remind the seniors in our lives that they’re loved, valued, and thought of.

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08/20/2026

Yesterday's Caregiver Tea offered an opportunity for us to take a break from the outside world and BREATHE. We meditated, enjoyed two delicious customer-blended herbal teas by , shared caregiving stories, and laughed while painting. We.had.a.blast!

Thank you, Monyana and Mike for telling us about the home health services you offer through , and educating us on the various aspects of life insurance and home health plans.

And a huge thank you to for providing space for us to be in community with our beloved caregivers!

08/12/2026

Have you wondered what it's like to walk in the shoes of your loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's? Are you curious about the warning signs of dementia?

If so, don't miss these two upcoming events at Somerby Edgewater presented by the Alzheimer's Association, and one is the highly impactful Dementia Live® experience.

These events are completely free to attend and provide valuable education, insight, and support for individuals and families navigating Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

🧠 Dementia Live® Experience
August 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

🧠 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
August 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM

To RSVP, contact Somerby Edgewater at 803-310-4242 ext. 101. ☎️

08/11/2026

At our Hearts in Bloom High Tea in June, we celebrated our volunteers and awarded Michael Maxwell the 2026 Gladys Volunteer Award. 🏆

My grandmother, Gladys used to say, "Go big or stay home." Her saying was the perfect way to describe how Michael shows up when he gets involved.

As we began our journey to capture portraits of elders and caregivers, Michael Maxwell's passion for truly seeing individuals and capturing their essence shone through in every frame he captured. Our six photo shoots were more than mere sitting sessions. Michael invited us into his photo studio to relax, share stories, and laugh with friends, old and new. By opening his studio as a space for storytelling, he helped us capture the wisdom, joy, and harsh realities of aging and caregiving.

As we enter the exhibition planning phase and reflect on this body of work, we couldn't be more grateful for our partnership. We look forward to bringing the 40 portraits and stories to life for the community to experience. Thank you, Michael, for joining our mission, for your heart-led leadership, and for always "going big."

Follow to see Michael's body of work and stay tuned as we move into exhibition planning — this is a portrait collection you won't want to miss!

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Michael Maxwell at his May 2026 exhibition, Seen With Care: Photographs of Life, Resilience and Presence in Cuba
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08/10/2026

august 18 | 3-4:30pm 🎨
Caregiver Tea: A Mindful Paint & Sip with
Tea & Watercolors at CenterWell Montclaire

Caregivers, recharge your batteries! Join us for an afternoon of tea, meditation and watercolor painting. We’ll begin with custom blended herbal teas by Aura Love , followed by a guided meditation and creative time painting watercolors. Think peaceful playlist, sacred space and fun with color. Just bring yourself — no painting experience required!

Don’t have anyone to watch your loved one? Bring your loved one with you and we’ll have an activity for them, too!

See event 🔗 in bio or visit link below to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caregiver-tea-a-mindful-paint-sip-with-tea-watercolors-tickets-1992943572875?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=efdd10831e01752ed85d6e806c0fdfbbb0f024b9985cd249070e1e69448c6d403604f97b9ebd13de32922d0fd98ac189a7c7a799b18b16b729f49f6dea661ea5aab79bb78923cc7dc056f0494674

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Charlotte, NC

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+17042774143

Website

http://www.gladysloveproject.org/

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