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About Ashland At Home

Ashland At Home is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting older adults in the communities of Ashland and Talent, empowering them to live independently in their own homes and thrive in the community. Our organization was founded on the principles of compassion, respect, and service, with a commitment to providing personalized care and assistance to each member.
Founded in 2012, we are a non-profit organization managed entirely by volunteers, who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older adults. Our volunteers are dedicated individuals from various backgrounds, united by a common goal of supporting older and disabled adults in our community.
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Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for older adults in Ashland and Talent by providing them with the support needed to live comfortably in their homes and thrive as they age.

Our Vision

Through our programs and services, we create a supportive network that enables older adults to remain active and independent. We foster a sense of belonging and dignity among our members, empowering them to continue to lead fulfilling lives engaged in our community.

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Our Values

We assist older adults to maintain control of their lives and access the support they may need to thrive.

  • Compassion: We approach our work with empathy, understanding, and kindness, honoring the unique experiences, needs, and challenges of our members.
  • Respect: We treat all individuals with dignity, respecting their autonomy, preferences, choices and identities.
  • Integrity: We conduct our services and programs with honesty, transparency, and accountability, upholding the highest ethical standards in all of our interactions.
  • Collaboration: We strive to work collaboratively with our members, volunteers, and community partners to identify and achieve shared goals.

AAH Board of Directors

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Barbara Talbert

President

Kim Gabriel

Secretary

Katherine-Danner

Katharine Danner

Treasurer

Jeanette Larson

Member-at-Large

Becky-Martin

Becky Martin

Member-at-Large

Neil O'Hara

Neil O'Hara

Member-at-Large

Toni-Randall

Toni Randall

Member-at-Large

Special thanks and appreciation go to the following individuals who supported Ashland At Home in various important ways during its development and over the years: Betsy Beyers, Val Bubb, Joe and Sally Collonge, David and Carole Florian, Paul Hwoschinsky, Barbara Jarvis, Jim Lizotte, Herb Long, Don Mackin, Penelope Martens, Steve Neuberger, Helaine Noble, Dick Pischel, Daniel Seffinger, Nancy Seulean, Jeanne Stallman, and Allyn Stone.

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Barbara Talbert, President

Barbara was one of the original founders of Ashland At Home, but resigned from the Board when a temporary assignment managing Jackson County Animal Services became a full-time, permanent job that lasted almost 8 years. After retiring, she re-engaged with Ashland At Home as a Board member and volunteer. She also spends time volunteering with the Lend Me A Plate program at the Ashland Recycling Center and as a Neighborhood Coordinator for the Ashland Food Project. Previously, Barbara managed continuing education programs at SOU for 15 years, which included oversight of Elderhostel and Southern Oregon Learning in Retirement programs. She earned a BS degree from Stanford University and an MBA from Portland State University. Barbara has lived in Ashland since 1992 and shares a home with her husband, Kevin, and a black Labrador retriever mix named Emma.

Kim Gabriel, Secretary

Kim was an elementary teacher for 31 years here in the Rogue Valley and is married to Bill Gabriel who was a Ashland high school teacher. They have two married sons. Kim also worked at SOU with student teachers after her retirement from teaching and has only been completely retired the last few years. She loves traveling, camping, walks on the beach with her dog, and being with good friends and family. She volunteers at the HUB and has really loved being part of AAH! 

Katharine Danner, Treasurer

Katharine earned her BA at Purdue and her MS degree at Indiana University in Public Recreation & Parks Administration. She has been employed in various administrative positions with the Ashland Schools Foundation, Student Affairs at SOU and the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington. She has served on numerous Southern Oregon non-profit boards of directors and as President of the Rotary Club of Ashland-Lithia Springs. Katharine completed Management of Aging Services courses through the SOU School of Business and has been an Ashland resident since 1978.

Jeanette Larson, Member-at-Large

Jeanette left the academic world of Los Angeles and migrated to Southern Oregon in 1987.  Here she has immersed herself in many volunteer activities in addition to having a full time counseling practice.

Becky Martin, Member-at-Large

Becky has lived in Ashland since 1977 and graduated from SOC in 1982 with a BS in Psychology and in 1986 from SOU with an Interdisciplinary Masters in Psychology and Sociology. She held various positions with Jackson County Mental Health until retiring as Division Manager in 2008. Her volunteer work in Ashland includes serving from 1987-1996 on the Ashland School Board, active membership in the Ashland UCC and currently facilitating groups for family members caring for someone with dementia. She is interested in developing strong connections within the AAH community

Neil O’Hara, Member-at-Large

Neil recently retired from a career in environmental consulting. He specialized in preparing environmental impact assessments for subsidized, affordable housing developments, including many projects designated for low-income seniors. He previously worked in environmental education, and was executive director of an organization which led educational camping trips for school groups to various state and national parks across California. He has a degree in environmental education from the University of California, Davis, and completed the coursework toward a master’s degree in nonprofit organization management at the University of San Francisco. He also served on the board of directors of the Foothill Conservancy in Amador County, California. He has been a resident of Ashland since 2017.

Toni Randall, Member-at-Large

Toni lived in the Midwest and New England before graduating from the University of Colorado.  She remained in Boulder until moving to Ashland in 2012 to be near her daughter. Toni has three wonderful children, six amazing grandchildren, and one adorable great-grandson. For 23 years, until she sold it two years ago, Toni grew Whimsy and Grace Needlepoint Design into a nationally respected business. She continues to stay active in the industry designing and painting needlepoint canvases. In September 2020, Toni lost her home in Talent and all her belongings in the Almeda fire. While she grieves over the loss of irreplaceable, memorable treasures, she is immensely grateful for life lessons and blessings that have come her way since then. Living in Ashland has brought Toni the joy of being close to family. She rates the natural beauty, mild climate, being dog-friendly and the many music and theatre events that are held here as plusses. Besides serving on the AAH Board of Directors, Toni is an AAH member and co-leads the Membership Team.