PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION

See the need.
Then take action.

Our charity perspective comes from disaster response, youth mentorship, resource connection, and community recovery. Homecare skills give UnityCare another practical way to support senior care homes and children’s homes.

Meet the Volunteers
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Fran MarchetteDisaster Response Volunteer

Edward VenereDisaster Action Team Volunteer

Emily JohnsonYouth Mentor Volunteer

MikeDisaster Action Team Volunteer

Selenia SadaiDisaster Action Team Lead

Selina LiInternational Children's Charity Volunteer

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTS

People serving across
different fields of care

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Fran Marchette

Disaster Response Volunteer

Age 68Florence, South Carolina, USAAmerican Red Cross

Fran joined the American Red Cross while looking for a meaningful way to continue serving her community. She helps families affected by home fires and disasters, coordinates volunteer responses, and brings comfort during difficult moments.

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Edward Venere

Disaster Action Team Volunteer

Age not publicly listedCharleston, South Carolina, USAAmerican Red Cross

After witnessing the impact of Hurricane Ida, Edward committed his time to disaster response. Across multiple deployments, he has helped families access practical resources, emotional care, and support through recovery.

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Emily Johnson

Youth Mentor Volunteer

Age 32Chicago, Illinois, USABig Brothers Big Sisters

Emily helps young people build confidence through educational support, positive guidance, regular companionship, and personal development activities. She believes steady encouragement can open new possibilities for every child.

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Mike

Disaster Action Team Volunteer

Age not publicly listedCharleston, South Carolina, USAAmerican Red Cross

Moved by the devastation of Hurricane Ida, Mike joined a Disaster Action Team and has served on multiple deployments. He helps survivors secure emergency support, essential resources, and a reassuring presence when they need it most.

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Selenia Sadai

Disaster Action Team Lead

Age not publicly listedColumbia, South Carolina, USAAmerican Red Cross

After experiencing Hurricane Helene's impact on her own community, Selenia began helping others facing similar challenges. She supports disaster response, connects survivors with resources, and strengthens community recovery.

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Selina Li

International Children's Charity Volunteer

Age 32United StatesInternational Children's Charity

Selina has spent years supporting children and vulnerable communities. In 2020, she led a volunteer team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to provide essential supplies, educational support, and community assistance for children in difficult circumstances.

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CHARITY FIRST

Charity leads.
Professional service supports.

We first understand what senior care homes, children’s homes, and vulnerable communities genuinely need. Homecare, organization, companionship, and resource coordination then become tools to help. The charitable purpose guides the work; professional skills protect the outcome.

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  1. 01
    Respond to real needs

    Begin with the organization's practical challenges, never with appearances.

  2. 02
    Respect every person

    Protect the privacy and dignity of older adults, children, and families.

  3. 03
    Keep volunteer action professional

    Use clear roles, service standards, records, and follow-up guidance.

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    Turn one visit into a lasting promise

    Provide more than 500 free charity homecare services every year.

OUR PEOPLE

Meet the six people
behind the mission

Every person shown across the team experience now comes from the staff information and photographs supplied by the organization.

Fran MarchetteTEAM PROFILE
American Red Cross

Fran Marchette

Disaster Response Volunteer

Family disaster relief · Volunteer coordination · Emotional care
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Edward VenereTEAM PROFILE
American Red Cross

Edward Venere

Disaster Action Team Volunteer

Emergency support · Resource connection · Family recovery
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Emily JohnsonTEAM PROFILE
Big Brothers Big Sisters

Emily Johnson

Youth Mentor Volunteer

Educational support · Positive guidance · Long-term companionship
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MikeTEAM PROFILE
American Red Cross

Mike

Disaster Action Team Volunteer

Survivor assistance · Home-fire response · Community resources
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Selenia SadaiTEAM PROFILE
American Red Cross

Selenia Sadai

Disaster Action Team Lead

Emergency operations · Survivor assistance · Community recovery
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Selina LiTEAM PROFILE
International Children's Charity

Selina Li

International Children's Charity Volunteer

Children's education · Essential needs · Emotional support
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