The Heart of Ida

Every donation will help us continue our work to support Long Beach seniors in need with programs and services that sustain independence and connection within their community. 

Now, more than ever, we need your help. Funding for our #StayConnected initiatives has expired, but there is so much more work to be done! 

📖 Publishing and distributing the AgeWell Long Beach Senior Resource Guide 

🤝 Managing the Long Beach Aging Services Collaborative to link seniors with local service providers 

📚 Sharing health education and addressing social determinants of health through our Promotoras/Public Health Champions

 🛒 Assisting seniors with CalFresh applications 

💻 Providing one-on-one Tech Help to seniors 

☎️ Reaching 1000's of local seniors with our Stay Connected phone messages 

🐶 Volunteer pet walks, 💌 Personal connections, 🧺 Essential Needs Pantry ...and SO MUCH more!!! 

Heart of Ida was founded in 2008 by sisters Dina Berg and Keri Reich to honor their beloved grandmother, Ida. Inspired by Ida’s lifelong dedication to serving low-income, isolated older adults, they continued her legacy by creating Long Beach’s only nonprofit focused on supporting seniors. Today, Heart of Ida continues this mission with a compassionate, person-centered approach, partnering with volunteers, the city, and local organizations to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable older adults.

Testimonials

 "Some of us seniors are lonely, just sitting by the phone and then it rings and it's Heart of Ida. I don't take this lightly, that's why I'm calling you back. Thank you for caring about us. You have such a friendly voice it's nice to hear from you. Thanks"

 "I just wanted to thank you so much again for connecting my mother with (a volunteer). For months now they have spoken every week, and have developed a fond friendship. My mom does not generally hit it off with *anyone* for this long - Cheryl is a treasure. She has really kept my mom going during this crazy time, giving her something to look forward to each week. So I cannot thank you enough - not only for the incredible organization that you run, but also for the special effort you took in selecting the perfect person to pair my mom with."

"I just want to say thank you so much for that (grocery) card. It comes in so handy on shopping for eggs and milk and coffee. I just want to say thank you so so so so much, I am so grateful, again have a good weekend, bye."

"Two years ago I had both shoulders replaced, couldn't do anything. I have two Yorkies, one has hip problems. They both go crazy when they see (the volunteer) park outside our window. She has been wonderful, walking them 2 x week for 30-45 mins. I recently had my hip replaced and she came to help me again. They absolutely love her. I may need back surgery soon and she has already told me she can help during that phase as well. I am deeply grateful..."