Natosha Hayward/Courtesy of AARP
Natosha Hayward was born in South Carolina but raised in New York City, in a tightly knit religious family where helping others was just a part of life. “It’s always been my thing; my parents always volunteered through our church,” she says. “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
Now 51, Natosha is the partner engagement manager at SC Thrive, an AARP Foundation grantee that connects community members to resources, training and benefits. Styling itself as a “one-stop shop,” SC Thrive helps clients find and apply for the available benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, long-term care and more), all in one place…