Founded in 2021 by then-14-year-old Mischa Abad, Uplifting Deliveries is a volunteer organization dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between senior citizens and their community. Since our founding, we have collected and delivered over 30,000 handmade cards to senior living communities, memory care facilities, hospices, and meal assistance programs serving homebound older adults.
As people age, social isolation and loneliness can take a profound toll on both emotional and cognitive well-being. Many older adults experience feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and a loss of purpose, while prolonged isolation has also been linked to faster cognitive decline and the progression of dementia. We believe that no one should have to feel forgotten.
Through heartfelt cards, care packages, and intergenerational volunteer opportunities, Uplifting Deliveries creates moments of connection that remind seniors they are loved, valued, and remembered. Every delivery is a conversation, a smile, and a reminder that an entire community is thinking of them. By fostering these meaningful relationships, we hope to reduce isolation, celebrate the wisdom and dignity of aging, and help older adults feel a lasting sense of belonging.
About Us ♥
our founder
Mischa abad
For years, our founder, Mischa Abad, volunteered at senior living centers, seeing up close how memory loss and the COVID-19 pandemic affected the residents. The pandemic hit hard, bringing strict visitation rules and a gloomy atmosphere. One day, after a volunteer shift, she noticed a lonely blue bench outside a resident’s window, a stark reminder of the isolation within the community. Determined to make a difference, Mischa decided to tackle the problem of social isolation among seniors. She started the volunteer organization, Uplifting Deliveries, aimed at building connections and creating activities that help to slow the progression of dementia-related diseases. Social activities have been proven to slow the progression of pseudodementia and dementia-related diseases, so developing these activities and interconnection for this vulnerable community is incredibly important.
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Now, Uplifting Deliveries has expanded, not only creating an impact on the older generation, but also encouraging young students to get involved and make a difference in the lives of their community. We focus on explaining how they can lead their own community project and interact with vulnerable communities despite their age. Although they may be little, they can do BIG things. Seniors love positive interactions with the younger generation and this bonding experience explains what Uplifting Deliveries truly set out to do.
With an extensive background in serving the community in roles at Sunrise Hospital, Spread the Word Nevada, and various assisted living centers/hospices, Mischa is fueled by a deep commitment to volunteering. Her favorite moments from her service over recent years include learning how to dance "the twist" from residents at Silverado Red Rock Memory Care Center, and making mango ice cream with seniors during a cooking event at Prestige Living at Mira Loma. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to combine her love of volunteering with her hobbies of crafting and design.
Contact us
Wondering how to become a community partner or earn volunteer hours? Have any questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to contact us! Send us a message using our form, and we’ll get back to you in a timely fashion.