Neighbors Care Alliance
Starting a Neighbors Care Program in YOUR Community By Mary O’Donoghue , Volunteer Services Coordinator
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” —Coretta Scott King Benefits of a Neighbors Care Program Allows many to live in their home and community longer Brings people closer together and makes communities stronger Provides comfort to family members knowing that someone is looking out for their loved one Provides rewarding opportunities to help others and give back to the community Creates strong networks of community partnerships and people-helping agencies Serves as a stepping stone to develop other community-building events
The NCA and YOUR Community! There are currently 15 NCPs throughout Pima County, with many more communities where neighbors informally (or formally) help their neighbors without NCA benefits. PCOA invites you and your neighbors to explore the Neighbors Care Alliance, and consider creating a valuable Neighbors Care Program in your own community! Join us for an informational session: How to Start a Neighbors Care Program (NCP) When: Thursday, February | 10 – 11 am Where: PCOA’s Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716
In this giving season, many turn their thoughts into actions to helping others. And as you turn your calendar to 2023, perhaps you will resolve to help your community by connecting and supporting your neighbors! If this is your heart’s desire, the Neighbors Care Alliance is here to assist you! What is the Neighbors Care Alliance (NCA)? The Neighbors Care Alliance (NCA) is a coalition of Neighbors Care Programs (NCPs) sharing best practices and assistance for neighborhoods and faith communities to create and sustain their own volunteer programs. PCOA administers the NCA and provides ongoing, support, resources, and networking opportunities to qualifying Neighbors Care Programs in Tucson and Pima County. What is a Neighbors Care Program (NCP)? A Neighbors Care Program (NCP) is a volunteer caregiving program that allows neighborhoods, residential communities, and faith communities to help older adults and people with disabilities to remain independently in their homes, as long as possible, through neighborly support. NCP volunteers provide friendly visits and phone calls, caregiver relief, transportation for appointments, shopping, or errand-running, or help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, simple house maintenance or yard work.
Registration is required: https:// startncpfeb23.eventbrite.com
The informational session will include highlights about the NCA’s 20-year history, an introduction to some of our diverse NCPs, a review of NCA recommendations and benefits, and answers for your questions. Allow us to journey with you—and your neighbors— to create a Neighbors Care Program in your neighborhood! In so doing, you will connect with people who embody generosity and neighborly care in every season! If you have questions, please contact Mary O’Donoghue, PCOA’s Volunteer Services Coordinator at (520) 258-5062, or modonoghue@pcoa.org.
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Pima Council on Aging
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