Impact
Meet Trevor
“The most profound impact Ceres had on me was the kindness of the community. You get a sense of hope when you know there’s people batting for you and a team supporting you.”
–Trevor, Ceres Client
Meet our client Tina
In May 2019, Tina started to feel seriously ill; a friend urged her to go to the hospital right away. There, a doctor told her that her heart was pumping at just 10% of its capacity and she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. “The diagnosis was a big wake up call,” says Tina. Read More>>
Meet our client Jacqueline
Jacqueline thought congestive heart failure only affected the men in her family. The chronic disease had taken the lives of her two brothers. Her nephew was diagnosed with the disorder as well. But she felt certain she would escape the condition.
Read More>>
Volunteers provide valuable human connection
CalFIMC member agencies' compassionate community volunteers--in this case, from Project Angel Food--deliver meals with made with love, care, and nutritious ingredients. Volunteers also provide a valuable human connection, helping patients who may experience social isolation due to illness.