CMAP Chronicles
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends, tips, and topics with these short, informative, and fun-to-read articles written by CMAP staff & guest contributors.
This holiday season, our Senior Coat Drive wrapped our community in warmth in more ways than one. Through the generosity of twenty-five sponsors, twenty-five brand-new winter coats were purchased and gifted to seniors in our community. Each coat offered protection from the cold, but more importantly,...
This summer, Joanna Martinez-Salinas and Victor Shen joined CMAP as youth employment interns, and what they experienced went far beyond the tasks on their to-do lists.
For Joanna, the days were...
Evelyn James: From Daily Acts of Care to Changing a NeighborhoodBy Brandon Urias
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Evelyn, a longtime participant in the Suzanne Patterson Building’s Nutrition...
Stories Sewn Together: An Afternoon of Fabric, Coffee, and Conversation at CMAP
On an August afternoon, CMAP transformed into a vibrant space of creativity, memory, and dialogue during the workshop...
Val and Martha – A Life of Adventure, Family, and Connection
We had the pleasure of speaking with Val Mathews and Martha, who both participate in the Nutrition Program at the Suzanne Patterson...
Christopher Stanley – A Journey from Ministry to Social Work
At CMAP, we are fortunate to have had Chris as an intern, bringing not only his academic expertise but also his compassionate heart...
Sarah Christensen, A Heart Full of Empathy and Service
Q: Sarah, tell us a little bit about yourself and what led you to pursue a career in health and well-being for older adults.
Sarah:
My name...
Meet Lois Gerstein, A former medical social worker with an MSW from NYU, she also ran a children’s bookstore, combining her passion for books and early childhood education. After relocating to...
Caroline Purnell has been a GrandPal for the past two years. She is retired from teaching French, Spanish, and ESL for adults, and embodies a deep passion for travel and multiculturalism.
This...
Meet Dave Olson, a recently retired Special Education teacher with a passion for supporting students of all abilities. Originally from the Philadelphia area, he began his career as a school bus...
