Lori’s Hands

Lori’s Hands was founded in Newark, DE in 2009 in memory of Lori LaFave. Lori’s Hands has since connected thousands of community members and college students in meaningful service learning.Lori’s Hands builds mutually beneficial partnerships between community members with chronic illness and college students, fostering empathy, connection, and resilience. Students provide practical assistance to support community members’ independence at home, and community members share their health and life experiences to support students’ learning.