by Liz Madison | Mar 14, 2023
Jose Ayala embodies the term “neighborly.” He has cared for many from the home he and his wife, Teresa, have made for themselves in Merced County, Calif. He’s offered counsel and comfort to those going through hard times and even given food to those who are hungry. “I...
by Liz Madison | Feb 23, 2023
When construction projects finish on time, it can bring a sense of relief. But when they finish early? It can be a delight and benefit to many. Or at least that’s been the experience at Sutter Davis Hospital, which is in the midst of a largescale construction project...
by Liz Madison | Feb 8, 2023
Touring any new home can spark excitement. Turn by turn, one can see a floor plan come to life. Each room, each amenity, each detail comes together to transform a space into someone’s safe haven. But there is a new housing structure that appears like potentially no...
by Liz Madison | Dec 13, 2022
Not-for-profit partners like Sutter Health invest in food banks’ efforts to help expand reach The importance of food banks has mushroomed since the onset of COVID-19. Feeding America estimates that more than 53 million people turned to food programs in 2021,...
by Liz Madison | Nov 4, 2022
Linda Martinez, 71, sounds like a kid again when she talks about the Salvation Army’s new senior program in south Modesto. The program, which opened earlier this fall, offers a wide variety of health and wellness activities for vulnerable older adults. She says she...