Adopt A Grandparent Day

Visit. cherish. celebrate

Mobilizing neighbors to brighten the day of nursing-home and assisted-living residents across South Mississippi.

On September 13, 2025, come and join us to make a difference in the lives of nursing home residents.

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Don’t let the clock run out on kindness. Give today and help a grandparent feel seen, heard, and loved.

Depression

Is a Big Deal

How many residents are affected?

Studies estimate ~20–35% of nursing-home residents experience major depression or clinically significant depressive symptoms

Environmental Isolation

Loneliness and limited social contact can worsen mood and health for residents. Regular, meaningful visits help

Reversal of Depression

Social connection and regular visits are associated with fewer depressive symptoms and improved well-being among long-term-care residents

This page is for community education and volunteering — not medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (U.S.) for 24/7 support

What Drives Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to visit, cherish, and celebrate older adults — especially those in nursing homes and assisted-living communities — through year-round gift drives and an annual volunteer day

Get Involved

Saturday, Sept 13, 2025

On the second Saturday of September, our volunteers go into teams to bring gifts for seniors. We collect gifts for our seniors throughout the year. National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

Like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we also have a whole day dedicated to our grandparents. Grandparents and children have a special connection that is proven to make grandparents live longer. It also makes children more emotionally resilient. Grandparents Day is an opportunity to treasure that connection.

Give through PayPal

You can donate with your PayPal account or with a credit card. You can even choose an option to make it a monthly donation.

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Get Involved

There are many opportunities to volunteer leading up to and including the big day!

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Amazon Wish List

Donate items via our Amazon Wish List — hygiene, stationery, games, and small gifts ship directly to our office: 15431 Oneal Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503

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We Love

Our Sponsors

AARP Mississippi logo, featuring the red AARP text with a wave design above the word 'Mississippi', on a white background with green borders. Represents services for seniors in Mississippi.
Allistons logo centered on a circle of vibrant color swatches, highlighting services like screenprinting, embroidery, and awards for custom branding solutions.
ABWA American Business Women's Association logo, representing a national organization dedicated to professional growth and networking for women.
Logo for Coast Water Well Service, Inc., showcasing a prominent blue water droplet icon. This represents their specialized services in well drilling, water quality, and providing reliable water solutions for homes and businesses.
Modern logo for Crossroads Church of the Nazarene. Features a stylized white cross bordered by interconnected geometric shapes in teal, red, and olive tones.
Logo for Eddie J. Deano, PLLC, a Certified Public Accountant and Consultant firm, featuring a blue square with a stylized white 'D' and yellow outline.
Logo for Gulf Coast Dental Care, featuring elegant dark blue script and block letters, paired with a distinctive grey oak tree silhouette, representing comprehensive dental care.
This compassionate logo features a pink heart embracing a human silhouette, signifying dedicated support. The text 'Helping People, Changing Lives' emphasizes its mission.
Premier Pools & Spas logo, featuring a dark blue oval with a gold border, and white cursive text with a wave motif under 'Pools & Spas', representing a leading pool and spa builder.
Holy Trinity Catholic School logo. Blue shield, gold and white cross, lighthouse, globe, dove, hands. Represents faith, education, and community.
Lemon Mohler Insurance Agency logo, established in 1947, featuring a classic dark blue shield emblem on a dark green background. This emblem signifies trust and longevity in insurance services.
Logo for JNickMiller Productions, featuring a distinctive, brush-stroke black font on a dark green background, representing creative video and film production services.
We Treasure

Adopt a Grandparent Board Members

Kathy Rogers - Founder of Adopt a Grandparent
Kathy Rogers: Founder,
Executive Director
kathy@adoptagrandparentday.org
Kate Black - President Adopt a Grandparent
Kate Black: President
info@adoptagrandparentday.org
Shea Hollingsworth - Treasurer of Adopt a Grandparent

Shea Hollingsworth, Treasurer

Alice Mitchell - Board Member Adopt a Grandparent

Alice Mitchell, Board Member

Kimberly Dunn

Kimberly Dunn, Board Member

Secret Link
Adopt a Grandparent program logo, celebrating 10 years of serving South Mississippi. It encourages visiting, cherishing, and celebrating the elderly, symbolizing companionship with two figures on a bench.
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