Xania Pagliaroli has always believed that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Her passion for giving back began in 2008, when she and her mother raised funds to donate teddy bears to children at SickKids Hospital.

 

She has a special connection with seniors, strengthened by her close relationship with her grandparents. In 2024, she turned that desire to give back into an initiative originally called Ohana Love Initiative, later renamed the Garland Seniors Initiative, creating small, meaningful events that support seniors’ emotional, mental and physical well-being.

 

Months after starting the initiative, her papa passed away; his kindness and generosity inspired her to dedicate the work to him. Xania’s focus is on fostering connection, promoting mental health, and showing how simple actions can make a lasting impact on seniors, youth, and communities alike.