Living in Mobile, Alabama, Holfheinz enrolled in the tutoring program of the Greater Gulf Literacy Council and began tutoring an African-American single mother, who works as a certified home health aide. Holfheinz has found the experience very satisfying and notes that she has found a friend. She has given me an insight into her culture that I would not have if I lived here another forty years. She teaches students to read, works with student support groups, places new students with tutors, and serves on the Board of Directors. In addition, she assists with Red Cross blood pressure clinics and bloodmobiles, where she has volunteered for the past 18 years.
Several alumni serve as museum docents.
Its mission is to promote appreciation and respect for native people and their cultural heritage. Assisted by a committee, she wrote and published a handbook for the guides. Since the fall of 1986, she has led tours for more than 4,500 visitors and given 2,600 hours of service. Both she and Hal serve on the Heard Museum Guild board of directors. The hands-on Museum is designed to appeal primarily to children two to twelve years, but is of interest to persons of all ages.