# Pal stories

**Papa Pals take it and make it personal—** supporting millions of members with companionship, help around the house, shopping, transportation, and more. Meet the real people that make it all happen.

[**Meet Ida: Advocating for Her Members at Every Turn**](/content/resources/blog/meet-ida-advocating-for-her-members-at-every-turn/index.html)

#### Houston, TX

A determined ally, Papa Pal Ida changed one member’s life for the better in just one day, and has a history of helping members solve their biggest challenges.

[**Meet Jean: Bridging the Last Mile of Care**](/content/resources/blog/meet-papa-pal-jean-bridging-the-last-mile-of-care/index.html)

#### Portsmouth, RI

From support meetings and gym visits to podiatrist appointments and colonoscopies, Papa Pal Jean makes sure members can access the resources and care they need.

[**Meet Stephanie: A Papa Pal for Life**](/content/resources/blog/meet-stephanie-a-pal-for-life/index.html)

#### Miami, FL

A registered nurse and long-time Papa Pal, Stephanie has seen time and time again how human connection can brighten days and change lives.

[**Meet Carol: Cultivating a Community that Becomes Family**](/content/resources/blog/cultivating-a-community-that-becomes-family/index.html)

#### NW Illinois

Papa Pal Carol has found community in her Papa members. Read how they’ve grown together and help each other through life’s toughest moments.

[**Improving Digital Health Literacy with Human Help**](/content/resources/blog/digital-health-literacy-and-human-connection/index.html)

#### Gainesville, FL

In-person support is vital to helping older adults improve their digital health literacy. Read how Papa Pal Brian supports his members’ tech needs.

[**Sense of Purpose: An Essential Ingredient of Whole Health**](/content/resources/blog/purpose-an-essential-ingredient-of-whole-health/index.html)

#### San Antonio, TX

A sense of purpose is vital for achieving whole health. Learn how our members and Papa Pals like Desmond find purpose through service and connection with others.