Gran Gatherings
Gran Gatherings was created to honor and care for the elders in our community, those who have spent their lives raising families, working hard, and serving others, yet often find themselves spending their later years in quiet isolation. Many of our elders live alone, their days defined by stillness and distance, and we saw an opportunity to bring them together for encouragement, connection, and care.​
You can help us sustain this program by giving a one-time gift of $300 or becoming a monthly supporter. Every meal shared, every story told, and every smile exchanged is made possible through your generosity.
The Invitation
Each month, we invite 50 elders to gather for a time of fellowship, storytelling, and devotion. During these gatherings, participants share memories, laugh together, and hear God’s Word spoken over them. The event ends with a protein-filled meal, a simple but powerful act of breaking bread together that nourishes both body and spirit. For many, it’s one of the only hearty meals they’ll have that month.
The Inspiration
The inspiration for Gran Gatherings came from Gran, a local neighbor who often sits outside her home making baskets by hand. When Angelica stopped one afternoon to talk with her, Gran shared how she spends much of her time alone and how the market where she once sold her baskets is now too far to walk. Her words sparked a vision: what if there was a way to bridge the gap of loneliness for elders like her, creating a regular space where they could be seen, heard, and loved?
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​Gran Gatherings is our response to that vision, a monthly invitation for elders to come together, find community, and feel valued again. Our hope is that this program not only provides nourishment and companionship, but also restores dignity, joy, and belonging to those who have given so much to the generations that follow.
