{"id":1458,"date":"2023-11-15T16:37:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T16:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touchingheadev.wpenginepowered.com\/grandrapids\/?page_id=1458"},"modified":"2025-01-07T21:42:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T21:42:53","slug":"community-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/grandrapids\/about-us\/community-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <section id=\"block_0b5583165948cbe385d3a10fd531a93a\" class=\"pageTitle\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n        \n            <div class=\"pageTitle__heading\" data-layout=\"indent\">\n                                    <div class=\"pageTitle__heading--eyebrow\">About Us<\/div>\n                                    \n                <h1 class=\"h3\">\n                    Community Programs                <\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_6fdf738e5b9f32a494266cc8e21aaa9c\" class=\"block block--wysiwyg\" data-layout=\"plain\" data-bleed=\"on\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <p>At Touching Hearts, we believe in giving back to the community that has supported us. Our community outreach programs are designed to make a positive impact on senior living communities. We are committed to fostering growth, connection, and well-being. <\/p>\n<p>We are proud to offer two unique programs to seniors at no cost to the residents or the communities. Our Chicken Therapy events allow seniors to interact with, hold, and even cuddle chickens. Our Senior Photos program is an opportunity for seniors to feel special while capturing them in this significant moment in time.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n    \n                <section id=\"block_901c9c3189464f2c387fb6fdbcf3e38d-1\" class=\"fullWidthMedia\">\n            <div class=\"fullWidthMedia__container\">\n                                        <h2>David, an independent living resident, performs the ultimate balancing act with Winnie and Cream Puff!<\/h2>\n                                <div class=\"fullWidthMedia__media\" data-type=\"video\" >\n                                            <div class=\"video__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Goat and Chicken Therapy community event @touchingheartsmilwaukee\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BvJWcWuQmBk?feature=oembed&#038;hd=1&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;controls=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;loop=0&#038;mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen ><\/iframe><\/div>                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<section id=\"block_ccdba47747c238c748e683ec23fd57f8\" class=\"image-content\" data-layout=\"purple\">\n    <div class=\"image-content__wrapper\" data-switch=\"\">\n        <div class=\"image-content__container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-content__item\" data-order=\"0\" data-type=\"image\">\n                    \n<div class=\"image-content__item__media-wrapper\" data-border=\"right\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/grandrapids\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2023\/11\/6F203F28-D648-49BF-AD0F-269F9BC7D339_1_201_a.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"image-content__item\" data-order=\"1\" data-type=\"text_section\">\n                    \n<div class=\"image-content__item__text-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"image-content__text\">\n        <div class=\"image-content__text--heading\" data-layout=\"\">\n                            \n            <h2 class=\"h3\">Merry Chick-Mas &#038; Happy Hen-akkuh from Norma, a resident at Teal Shores Assisted Living in Mequon, and Dolly the Therapy Chicken<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"image-content__text--body\"><p>At Touching Hearts, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors with unique outreach programs. One of our most beloved initiatives is Chicken Therapy, which offers seniors the opportunity to interact, hold, feed, and cuddle with chickens. This program provides significant therapeutic benefits, including reducing anxiety, depression, and social isolation, while fostering a sense of meaning and purpose. For seniors, especially those with dementia or related conditions, chickens often evoke cherished childhood memories, encouraging smiles, engagement, and meaningful connections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_26810727a539243f15aad62ce644229a\" class=\"image-content\" data-layout=\"purple\">\n    <div class=\"image-content__wrapper\" data-switch=\"\">\n        <div class=\"image-content__container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-content__item\" data-order=\"0\" data-type=\"image\">\n                    \n<div class=\"image-content__item__media-wrapper\" data-border=\"right\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/grandrapids\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2023\/11\/AD9A257F-7A69-4257-8C1D-4FCF34F6BAC.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"image-content__item\" data-order=\"1\" data-type=\"text_section\">\n                    \n<div class=\"image-content__item__text-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"image-content__text\">\n        <div class=\"image-content__text--heading\" data-layout=\"\">\n                            \n            <h2 class=\"h3\">Farmer&#8217;s Market Fun at Hart Park Square in Wauwatosa<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"image-content__text--body\"><p>We&#8217;re committed to giving back to our community through initiatives like our Mobile Farmer&#8217;s Markets. These outreach events bring free, farm-fresh produce directly to seniors at local senior living communities. By eliminating financial and transportation barriers, we create a welcoming space where seniors can enjoy healthy food options while fostering social interaction and a sense of well-being.<br \/>\nOur Mobile Farmer&#8217;s Markets are about more than fresh fruits and vegetables &#8211; they\u2019re about connection, community, and supporting seniors in living vibrant, healthy lives. We remain dedicated to making a positive difference every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_f0b1c304bd39637ea3a5329d38e55c95\" class=\"image-content\" data-layout=\"purple\">\n    <div class=\"image-content__wrapper\" data-switch=\"\">\n        <div class=\"image-content__container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-content__item\" data-order=\"0\" data-type=\"image\">\n                    \n<div class=\"image-content__item__media-wrapper\" data-border=\"right\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/grandrapids\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2023\/11\/4459F25A-24EE-404A-8982-603C1866E5E2_1_201_a.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"image-content__item\" data-order=\"1\" data-type=\"text_section\">\n                    \n<div class=\"image-content__item__text-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"image-content__text\">\n        <div class=\"image-content__text--heading\" data-layout=\"\">\n                            \n            <h2 class=\"h3\">It doesn&#8217;t get any better than bringing smiles to a WW2 Veteran enjoying Chicken Therapy at Congregational Home in Brookfield<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"image-content__text--body\"><p>Our outreach programs, like Chicken Therapy, are offered free of charge to local senior communities and are designed to promote social interaction, therapeutic experiences, memory recall, and an enhanced quality of life. Whether it\u2019s sharing a moment with a World War II veteran or bringing joy to a resident during the holidays, we are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_75b7b427419a26e2006655f20f0ae072\" class=\"image-content\" data-layout=\"purple\">\n    <div class=\"image-content__wrapper\" data-switch=\"\">\n        <div class=\"image-content__container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-content__item\" data-order=\"0\" data-type=\"image\">\n                    \n<div class=\"image-content__item__media-wrapper\" data-border=\"right\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/grandrapids\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/01\/barb.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"image-content__item\" data-order=\"1\" data-type=\"text_section\">\n                    \n<div class=\"image-content__item__text-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"image-content__text\">\n        <div class=\"image-content__text--heading\" data-layout=\"\">\n                            \n            <h2 class=\"h3\"> <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"image-content__text--body\"><p>We believe every moment of life is worth celebrating, which is why we\u2019re proud to offer a unique outreach program providing seniors with complimentary professional portraits. In a season of life where pictures are seldom taken, these portraits capture their individuality and personalities. Beyond creating a beautiful keepsake for the seniors, these photographs become cherished memories for their families &#8211; reminders of love, legacy, and connection. This program is our way of honoring seniors and preserving moments that will be treasured for generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_d242fb4df9f17a4c708981fef8de7d07\" class=\"block block--wysiwyg\" data-layout=\"plain\" data-bleed=\"on\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/milwaukee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2024\/04\/5-years-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><br \/>\nTouching Hearts at home took the top honor, the #1 spot, in the small business category again for 2024 (3 years in a row!).<br \/>\nBrandon Briesath was one of 3 CEO&#8217;s recognized for the leadership award in 2024 as well.<br \/>\nSpecial &#8220;Doers&#8221; Award Recipient \u2014 Journal Sentinel 2020 &#8220;At this company, we do things efficiently and well&#8221;<br \/>\nSpecial Award Recipient for Organizational Efficiency. \u2014 Journal Sentinel 2018.<br \/>\nTop Work Places 2019 for Southeastern Wisconsin. Special Award Recipient for Communication.<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/milwaukee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2024\/04\/Top-100-in-Experience-2024_High-Res.png\" alt=\"Top 100 in Experience\" width=\"230\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/milwaukee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2024\/04\/Employer-of-Choice-2024_High-Res.png\" alt=\"Best of Home Care Employer of Choice\" width=\"230\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/milwaukee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2024\/04\/Provider-of-Choice-2024_High-Res.png\" alt=\"Best of Home Care Provider of Choice\" width=\"230\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/milwaukee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2024\/04\/Leader-in-Excellence-2024_High-Res.png\" alt=\"Leader in Excellence\" width=\"230\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":160,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1458","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - 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