The idea started during the summer of 2020, when seniors in nursing homes especially were isolated from the rest of the world.
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"She was extremely lonely, very depressed," said Olson about her grandmother. "She didn't understand why people weren't coming to visit. And I knew from other friends and family who had residents in nursing homes that this was a similar issue."
Olson reached out to her neighborhood and church community to create Christmas stockings for a local nursing home. It soon grew to include most annual holidays and even individual birthdays at multiple nursing homes.
She calls the charitable organization 'Sonshine & Smiles,' which is named after Jesus, the 'Son' of God.
"This is my way of being able to help others and to show His love to other people," said Olson.
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Watch our video above to see Olson's recent visit to Mount Holly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
To learn more about Sonshine & Smiles or how to get involved, visit their Facebook page.
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