Who We Are
Our name comes from Luke 10:27, where Jesus teaches:
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
This command shapes everything we do. Project 10:27 exists to express that love in practical, relational ways by walking alongside senior adults who might otherwise experience life in isolation.
Across our region, many older adults live alone, face declining health, or experience the loss of lifelong relationships. What often follows is not only practical hardship, but deep and persistent loneliness. Project 10:27 was founded in response to this growing need, providing consistent, Christ-centered relationships that restore connection, dignity, and hope.
We envision communities where no senior adult experiences life alone—where meaningful companionship, emotional encouragement, and spiritual support are part of everyday life. Rather than asking seniors to come to us, we bring presence and care directly to them in the places where they live.
Through intentional, one-on-one engagement, our volunteers build lasting relationships with seniors through:
- personal visits in homes and care communities
- handwritten encouragement through our Caring Connections Card Program
- prayer and spiritual conversation
- Bible studies brought directly to senior living communities
- fellowship opportunities that strengthen belonging
Each interaction is designed not simply to provide assistance, but to cultivate genuine friendship. Over time, these relationships become a steady source of encouragement, stability, and renewed purpose for the seniors we serve.
Project 10:27 is built on a simple conviction:
Consistent Presence Changes Lives.
Our Mission
To demonstrate the life-giving love of Christ to senior adults, eradicating loneliness and social isolation, resulting in an enhanced quality of life.
Our Core Beliefs and Statement of Faith
These convictions are not merely statements we affirm; they shape the way we show up. Because every person is made in the image of God, we serve senior adults with honor. Because Christ loved us first, we pursue those who feel forgotten. Because the Church is called to love its neighbors, we build relationships that bring connection, dignity, and hope.
Board of Directors
Robert Butler
Chairman of the Founding Board
John Vann
Vice Chairman of the Board
Leatine Fasano
Member of the Board
Robert Solberg
Treasurer of the Board
Management Team
Shane Carter
Executive Director
Lori Cole
Operations & Engagement Coordinator
Elyse Harkins
Compassion Card Program Coordinator
Cassie Carter
Impact & HR Coordinator
Kim Kelley
Grants Manager
Advisory Council
Community Wisdom Guiding Our Mission
Project 10:27’s Advisory Council brings together leaders from healthcare, senior services, business, real estate, long-term care, education, ministry, military service, and community engagement. Each member contributes unique experience and perspective that helps us evaluate program effectiveness, strengthen volunteer and client feedback systems, build meaningful partnerships, and ensure our work remains responsive to the real needs of senior adults.
Their service reflects a shared commitment to seeing senior adults valued, connected, and supported with dignity.
