Sylvia's Attic

Sylvia's Attic was born accidentally out of a strong human need.

As the owner of Visiting Nurse Private Home Care, I discovered after 5 years of working alongside many professional caregivers that I still misunderstood the calling of the caregiver.  It wasn't until I walked out of a senior living facility one evening with a caregiver who had been caring for seniors in the building for twelve hours that day that I really SAW a caregiver. 

I walked her to her car which had one door taped together with duct tape and learned she was going home to her three bedroom apartment that she shared with her husband, three children and a homeless friend from church.  I was stunned by her generosity, and became her student and champion. I learned that many of our caregivers need personal attention and care just as much as our clients.  Many of our caregivers drive over an hour to work to care in a personal way for another family and return  to their own families where care is also needed.  Many of our caregivers are single parents or grandparents who are struggling to acquire life's basic comforts.  Some need the deposits to get out of a temporary housing situation.  Others are seeking furniture or household items that can help contribute to the feeling of home.  Through the example and love of my dear friend, Sylvia, we started this beautiful not for profit, Sylvia's Attic, with the simple mission to provide care for the professional caregiver.