Heart of the Valley
SERVICES FOR SENIORS, INC.
Friendly Neighbors Helping Seniors Stay Independent
408-241-1571
contact@servicesforseniors.org
Welcome to Heart of the Valley, SERVICES FOR SENIORS, INC.
We are a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization helping seniors 62 years or older in West Santa Clara Valley by offering services and programs which help them maintain their independence. We invite you to find out why we’re passionate about helping seniors in our community.
We would love to have you involved
Helpful News and Information
Volunteer Coordinator Position
We are now accepting applications
If you are a senior in need of some help or family member or friend looking to help a senior, start on our Services and Programs page.
If you are looking to donate to a worthy cause, we believe you’ve found one! Start with our Donate page.
If you are someone with a heart for helping seniors and are looking for an organization to join, start on our Volunteer page.
Hear About Our Services From Seniors We Help!
Hear how Heart of the Valley helps Saeko stay independent!
Meet Myrtle, an independent Heart of the Valley senior!
Heart of the Valley Covid-19 Protections and Protocols
Because we work with a vulnerable population we want to be proactive and protective of our seniors, volunteers and staff.
The CDC, WHO, and the Santa Clara County Health Dept. all have shared that “It is up to healthy people to prevent the spread of Covid-19.” Community spread dynamic is highly contagious, and unpredictable and much is still unknown about how it’s done. They do know that it is most dangerous to those over 50 and those with compromised immune systems.
Heart of the Valley has asked our volunteers and clients to not participate in our program if they become ill in any way.
The Heart of the Valley is open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and is providing all services including Medical Transportation only.
Please call our office at (408) 241-1571 or email contact@servicesforseniors.org and leave your name, phone number, and a brief description of your need.
We hope you all stay well and we appreciate your continued support.
Sylvia Abboud, Executive Director
HOV Features
We're in the SJ Mercury News WishBook 2019!
Heart of the Valley is grateful to be included in the 2019 San Jose Mercury News WishBook. Donations big and small allow our organization, entering its 33rd year, to continue to help seniors 62 years and older live independently in West Santa Clara Valley. We were touched to receive $24,000 from the San Jose Mercury News readers in support of our program. Our gratitude for their generosity! Check out the wonderful article featuring our organization!
What's Next from the HOV Board
Heart of the Valley, SERVICES FOR SENIORS, Inc. has six dynamic and diverse Board Members, who provide the vision and support to keep our operation functioning at its very best. This year they welcomed a new Executive Director, Sylvia Abboud, replacing our first Executive Director, Glenda Cresap, who retired after 31 years of dedicated service. If you would like to join our Board or would like to speak to a Member of our Board, please call (408)241-1571 or send an email to contact@servicesforseniors.org.
Founder Ted Chamberlain on the beginnings of Heart of the Valley
Ted Chamberlain was one of the founders of Heart of the Valley. Hear the wonderful story of how Heart of the Valley got started — truly friendly neighbors trying to help seniors in our community. Thanks to them and our dedicated staff and volunteers, we are still going strong thirty-one years later!
From Our Senior Clients
The day I found Heart of the Valley, is the day that improved my situation forever! Thank you all for the caring services you provide.
—Alice
Thank you so much for all the help you have given me and for all the wonderful work you do! You should be called, Heroes of the Valley.
—Shirley
You’ve got “heart” above all else. I called everyone, no one would help. Then I reached your number and a voice of an angel answered and said Heart of the Valley would send someone over. Did I ever get lucky!
—Walter