Stories of Appreciation
All across the country, people are telling their stories of appreciation for the caregivers and domestic workers in their lives.
Maria Del Mar honors Debra Cooper, our baby Jesse’s nanny
Maria Del Mar honors Debra Cooper, our baby Jesse's nanny. I am so grateful that Debra is in our family's life. She has made it possible for me to be a working mom. Debra has been with our family since Jesse was four months old and I went back to work full time. I...
Susan Barbash, Eric, Ani and Jonah Katz, honor Keara for the fun, care and all that she gave their family
Keara lived with our family during summer vacations and took care of me from ages 6-12. She was like the super cool older sister or cousin that I never had. She was incredibly vivacious and outgoing, and could be an antidote to my anxious and reserved personality. We...
Emma Katz honors Elizabeth Gonzalez for her support as a nanny
Liz looked after my children from when my firstborn Max was 5 months old. When I was a struggling new mom, she gave me tips and guidance and essential breaks. As a new parent, it was a relief to see how happy and cared for my kids were with her, and I deeply...
Rachel Simon honors Rilka for the impact she has had in their life
I am honoring our nanny Rilka. Watching my baby light up with a smile every time she comes through the door makes me so grateful that we found each other. She helps and impacts us immeasurably, and we feel so lucky to have her caring for our child and sharing her...
Julia Solow & Family honor former nanny Jackie Newton
Jackie provided child care for us and made a lasting impression on us all with her positive, loving and caring attitude. She is a genuinely amazing human being and we were so fortunate to have her in our family's life. Even now, more than 30 years later, we are still...
Sade Dozan honors her abuela
I’m honoring my abuela, a domestic worker who, for over a decade, worked in private homes, including that of a governor. In 1948, when she was 24 years old she faced an explosion in her employer’s kitchen that resulted in the gradual loss of her eyesight…
Lian Hurst Mann and family honor Lupe Lopez
Our family is deeply grateful for the care Lupe gives to my 99-year-old mother Melinda. Each member of our family has walked into mom’s room to see her smiling as her eyes follow Lupe while she lovingly guides Mom through her daily routine…
Gemma Calinda honors Brianna Jostlin
Brianna provides home care support for me six hours a day, five days per week. We are always talking, telling jokes, laughing. We have so much fun together! It is so important to have this kind of relationship with the person I spend so much time with, and who assists me with my basic needs…