A native of China, Xiuzhen Xu immigrated to the United States in 2003. For several years, she worked as a kindergarten teacher in San Francisco. Now retired, Mrs. Xu wants... read more →
“I'm so grateful for this opportunity to reach the world through my tablet!” says Senior Connect learner Patricia Blaine. Born in Philadelphia, Patricia describes herself as a gypsy who has... read more →
A native of India, Home Connect participant Luis Mascarenhas has lived in San Francisco for the past 15 years. He currently works for a vaccination clinic and spends his extra... read more →
A native of Ecuador, Maria Del Rocio Vacas has spent her life caring for those around her. She has worked as a nurse, looked after her sick mother, and cared... read more →
When expat Brenda Joyce came to visit family in the U.S. last spring, she planned to stay just two or three months. Because she left her personal computer back home... read more →
Baofei Miao arrived in the Bay Area 30 years ago from China with her husband and their children. She worked with the Chinese postal service and in the telecommunications industry... read more →
Before the pandemic, Elmira Lagundi was a regular at Canon Kip Senior Center, where she had nutritious lunches with friends, played bingo, and participated in singing and dancing activities. After... read more →
Guandong Lu and his family moved to the U.S. from Guangzhou, China, in 1998. He frequently commuted to Guangzhou for the next 18 years as the owner of an international... read more →
Photo: For COVID survivor Elpidia, drawing on her tablet helps her manage her depression and cope with her isolation. While every Home Connect older adult learner's story is unique, we try to... read more →
Photo: Home Connect learner Socorro Galvez practices on her guitar, thanks to her new tablet, YouTube, and Zoom. Many of us are fortunate enough to have learned to play a... read more →