Hamline Midway Elders - Living at Home Program

Supporting Seniors with Independence, Dignity & Choice

Hamline Midway Elders (HME) helps older adults stay in their homes while keeping their independence, dignity, and ability to make choices. Since starting in 2001 as part of the Living at Home Network, HME has used a “neighbors helping neighbors” approach. This means both professionals and volunteers work together to support seniors and build strong community connections. At first, HME served the Hamline Midway neighborhood, but in 2015, we added the western part of Frogtown too.

Our Impact in 2025

In 2025, we supported 259 seniors, including 85 seniors who were new to our programs and services. From rides and friendly visits to health education and social activities, our goal is to help older adults stay connected, supported, and engaged in their communities.

Making a Difference Every Day

Throughout the year, our staff and volunteers provided:

• 600+ service coordination contacts to help seniors navigate resources and access the support they need
• 195+ friendly home visits to provide companionship and connection
• 41 service-related visits to seniors
• 333+ volunteer-provided rides to help seniors get where they need to go
• 200+ friendly phone calls from volunteers, helping seniors stay connected
• 30+ in-home foot care visits provided by a trained technician
• 11 Solo Seniors Support Group sessions offering connection and support
• 106+ individuals served through health education, with more than 400 sessions of health education provided

Building Community Through Connection

Our programs also gave seniors opportunities to learn, socialize, and have fun together:

• 1,120 meals served or delivered through monthly lunches featuring guest speakers
• 165 one-hour exercise classes attended by seniors
• 50 knitting group meetings, with approximately 10 participants per session
• Special events including car BINGO, ice cream socials, and bake sales
• Educational sessions on important topics such as Medicare and safe driving

These activities do more than fill a calendar—they create opportunities for friendship, learning, laughter, and belonging.

Volunteers Make a Big Difference

Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. In 2025, 6 individual volunteers and 10 volunteer groups contributed more than 2,103 hours of service.

Volunteers made an impact by:

• Leading programs and activities
• Providing rides
• Teaching classes
• Helping with household chores
• Offering companionship and connection

Every hour volunteered helps a senior feel supported and less alone.

Working Together for Seniors

We are proud to work alongside community partners including AARP, Hamline University, St. Paul Public Housing, Keystone Services, and many others.

These partnerships allow us to connect seniors with more resources, expand our programs, and strengthen the support available to older adults in our community.

Your Support Makes This Possible

Every ride, friendly visit, meal, class, phone call, and gathering represents an opportunity to make a senior's life a little easier and a lot more connected.

When you give, you help us continue creating meaningful connections and providing practical support for seniors in our community. Thank you for helping us make a difference!