Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

March 26, 2025

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the incredible volunteers who make a difference at Kemper House Highland Heights and Kemper House Strongsville. Your kindness, dedication, and generosity bring joy, comfort, and connection to our residents every day.

Why Volunteers Matter

At Kemper House, we believe that a strong sense of community is essential for the well-being of our residents. Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing their quality of life, whether it’s through engaging activities, friendly conversations, or simply offering a warm smile. The time you give—no matter how big or small—truly makes an impact.

Ways to Get Involved

Looking for meaningful ways to volunteer at Kemper House? Here are some ideas:

Lead an Activity: Help with arts & crafts, music therapy, or group games. Residents love hands-on, engaging experiences!
Read Aloud: Share stories, poems, or even news articles—reading together is a wonderful way to spark memories and conversation.
Share Your Talents: Play an instrument, sing, or showcase another special skill to bring joy to our residents.
Pet Therapy Visits: If you have a well-behaved pet, consider bringing them for a visit—residents light up when they see a furry friend!
Simply Socialize: Sit and chat, take a short walk with a resident, or share a cup of coffee. Your presence means so much!
Garden Helpers: Assist with outdoor gardening projects as we welcome spring—fresh air and flowers are great for the soul.

A Heartfelt Thank You

To all of our volunteers—past, present, and future—we appreciate you more than words can say. Your generosity and kindness bring light and love to both Kemper Houses, and we are so grateful for everything you do.

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering at Kemper House, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to our life enrichment director at either Kemper House location- Sharon at Kemper House Strongsville – 440-846-1100 or Noah at Kemper House Highland Heights – 440-461-0600 to learn more about opportunities to get involved.

Thank you for being a part of the Kemper House family!

Our Difference

Local Family Owned And Operated, Nationally Recognized
Over 30 Years Of Leading Innovation
Full Continuum Of Solutions At Every Stage Of Alzheimer’s And Dementia Related Care
Locations on the eastside and westside of Cleveland, Ohio

Testimonials

Thank you so much for the loving care and compassion you showed to our mother and to us during her stay and death. We know, she was not the most compliant person, buy you showed her the same loving care no matter what. We were blessed to have her in your care. You are truly all angels. Thank you again!

Ann

I want to take the opportunity to thank you for the wonderful care you gave my dad the last 5 1/2 months of his life. If he couldn’t be at home with my mother, you were the next closest thing.

Barbara

Thanks to the staff for your ongoing care of my Dad. Your patience, kindness and caring for Dad help my Mom and I rest easy knowing he is in good hands at all times. Thanks for everything you do for him!

Sue

Every time my family visits each week for their porch visit mom looks FABULOUS! You and your whole organization really understand what to do with the residents and I have seen an amazing change. You are a blessing to our family.

Zachary M.

Thank you also for the very touching and beautiful memorial service and luncheon honoring Mom and Dad. It meant a lot to us to have all of you share your remembrances of them.

Marianne & family

We greatly appreciate all that you have done for my Dad and for us. Your compassion, dedication, and gentle ways were a tremendous help. No one ever said to us, “It will be okay,” instead you said “We’ll help you.”

Alzheimer’s and dementia are formidable foes and they strip the individuals stricken of all of their dignity, yet you and your staff work diligently to reinstate the dignity and you do it quite successfully.

Joseph

This is to thank you and all the Kemper staff who organized the memorial service last Friday. The content was perfectly appropriate and many of the participants expressed compliments to the kitchen staff for the great luncheon.

Eric