Forefront Living Joins Effort to Support California Wildfire First Responders Post date January 17, 2025 When disaster strikes, heroes emerge. To support these courageous first responders battling the devastating California wildfires, Forefront Living (FL) and each of its North Texas senior living communities, joined forces to reach out with compassion and creativity. Presbyterian Village North (PVN), The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) and FL joined forces with the Open Hearts Foundation to deliver a message of hope and gratitude. Throughout the past week, residents and teammates came together to design heartfelt cards brimming with positivity. Each card carried a hand-drawn image and a meaningful message, all featuring the iconic Open Hearts logo. Sentiments enclosed inside each card included messages like, “Your courage outshines the flames” and “Dallas loves, supports and thanks all First Responders” reflecting the deep admiration felt for these selfless heroes. Jane Seymour, co-founder of the Open Hearts Foundation, inspired this initiative with her organization’s philosophy: finding purpose through helping others, even during adversity. As the cards make their way west over the weekend, Seymour herself will deliver them in person next week, meeting with the first responders and sharing the love sent from hundreds of miles away. This partnership reflects the vision of Forefront Living: to empower individuals to thrive. As Forefront Living CEO, Tim Mallad, explained, “We believe resilience and compassion are contagious, and our community came together to spread that spirit.” The simple act of crafting cards is intended to show solidarity, reminding the first responders that their sacrifices are seen, valued and appreciated – even by those thousands of miles away. “It’s about opening hearts—ours and theirs—and showing that even from afar, we care deeply,” said Pam Altizer, PVN resident and artist (who incidentally painted virtually with Jane Seymour during COVID), said. As these tokens of encouragement arrive in California next week, they will carry not only words but the warmth of a community united by compassion. Together, Forefront Living and the Open Hearts Foundation are proving that kindness knows no borders and that open hearts truly make a difference. by Wendy Van Bemmel ← Older Posts
