Gladys Love Project

Gladys Love Project 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.

This National Senior Citizens Day, find one small way to connect with seniors in your life. Or volunteer with Gladys Lov...
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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Yesterday's Caregiver Tea offered an opportunity for us to take a break from the outside world and BREATHE. We meditated...
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!

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

At our Hearts in Bloom High Tea in June, we celebrated our volunteers and awarded Michael Maxwell the 2026 Gladys Volunt...
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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august 18 | 3-4:30pm 🎨Caregiver Tea: A Mindful Paint & Sip withTea & Watercolors at CenterWell MontclaireCaregivers, rec...
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

centerwell

Yesterday, we partnered with@frankiemaefoundation, and the Alzheimer's Association to host a Caregiver Renewal Day (st...
07/29/2026

Yesterday, we partnered with@frankiemaefoundation, and the Alzheimer's Association to host a Caregiver Renewal Day (stay tuned for an upcoming post!). We are so thankful for the invitation from to participate and it's just one of the many ways Venitra cares for her community.

Last month, we honored Venitra at our Hearts in Bloom High Tea, with the Community Caregiver Award, which recognizes someone whose partnership and dedication have strengthened our community in countless ways. We're honored to celebrate Venitra White-Dean, Founder & Executive Director of for her dedicated caregiver support and her support of Gladys Love Project.

Thank you, Venitra, for believing in our mission and partnering with us for special programs that bring people together.

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Michael Maxwell Photography
Capture the Love Portrait & Hearts in Bloom High Tea

Some people leave a lasting impression simply by showing up for others. This year, we're honored to recognize Baba Wali ...
07/23/2026

Some people leave a lasting impression simply by showing up for others. This year, we're honored to recognize Baba Wali Salahuddin with the 2026 Exceptional Elder Award. Through his music, generosity, and unwavering care for those around him, he reminds us that community is built through everyday acts of kindness. ✨

We are honored to call Wali a friend and we're so thankful he is a part of our community!

📸: Michael Maxwell
Michael Maxwell Photography
Capture the Love Portraits

We're still beaming from our Hearts in Bloom event! During our celebratory afternoon, we honored elders and caregivers f...
07/22/2026

We're still beaming from our Hearts in Bloom event! During our celebratory afternoon, we honored elders and caregivers from our community and today, we're proud to feature Cheryl Ellis as a recipient of the 2026 Exceptional Elder Award.

We first met Cheryl at Wilkinson when she volunteered to decorate love notes for elders. After participating in a Capture the Love portrait session, Cheryl offered her artistic eye and volunteered with us to style elders and caregivers during their Capture the Love portrait sessions. Cheryl has generously given her time and talents to help others feel seen, celebrated, and confident. Thank you, Cheryl, for making our community brighter. ✨

📸: Michael Maxwell
Michael Maxwell Photography
Capture the Love Portraits

07/22/2026

💙 Caregivers, this one’s for you. 💙

Join Gladys Love Project, the Frankie Mae Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association as we partner with for Caregiver Renewal Day — relaxing mini-sessions, wellness workshops, and light bites made for the people who spend their days pouring into others.

Come for one session or stay for them all. ✨

🗓️ Tuesday, July 28th | 10:00am–2:00pm

📍 Somerby Edgewater, 1099 Edgewater Corporate Pkwy, Indian Land, SC

Plus a special gift, a raffle, and a complimentary lunch or dinner for two for all attendees.

You give so much care to others — take a few hours to receive some too.

RSVP by July 23rd to Lejla Dotson: (803) 310-3731 or [email protected]

07/01/2026

Yesterday at , we gathered for tea, meditation and DIY sugar scrubs.

We began with two custom tea blends from Aura Love — a Motherwort/Mint’N Mullein blend that is good for respiratory health, and the Floral N’Sorrel blend, which aids digestion and helps reduce inflammation.

After a guided meditation, we dove into our ingredients to make custom lavender, geranium and lemongrass scrubs. After a dash of honey and a few healthy stirs, our sugar scrubs were complete!

The end result? Time for rest and rejuvenated, soft, glowing hands!

If you’re a caregiver in need of rest and recharge, join us for our next Caregiver Tea on August 18th for tea and watercolors. See link in bio or visit our events page register!

https://www.gladysloveproject.org/events

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