Elizabeth Vaughan It goes without saying that cash is king. With the dawning of a new year, Neighbors Who Care (NWC) received many donations from supporters in the community. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all who made a financial gift to NWC in 2019. Many of us aren’t sitting on large reserves of cash, but…
Eric Ehst, executive director It’s hard to believe, but Neighbors Who Care (NWC) is finishing up its 25th year of service. In November 1994, some Sun Lakes residents noticed that many of their neighbors could no longer drive to the grocery store, and they banded together to help out. With the support of the Interfaith…
Respite Care: Caring for the Caregiver Elizabeth Vaughan November is national caregivers’ month, and this year’s theme is “Caregiving around the clock.” Anyone who has had the experience of caring for a loved one knows that it’s not a 9 to 5 gig, as many challenges present themselves around bedtime or even late at night. Being…
Elizabeth Vaughan Neighbors Who Care invites you to our 7th annual Fall Fair! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 2 ,from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., when Neighbors Who Care hosts this celebration of community spirit. Autumn in Arizona is always a time of renewal, as we welcome our neighbors home from summer travel and prepare to…
You are a volunteer! (Whether you know it or not) Eric Ehst, executive director America is known as the land of the rugged individualist. We think of our nation as having been built by intrepid pioneers, prospectors, inventors, and entrepreneurs. But that’s only half the story. Where would we be without the Minutemen who volunteered…
When good things become great Neighbors Who Care is proud to be a founding partner of Creative Engagement Partners, the coalition of community leaders that was established to enrich the lives of family members of people living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and memory impairment. The coalition currently is experiencing a metamorphosis. As the popularity of the…
Eric Ehst, Executive Director Over 700 of our disabled, homebound and frail neighbors rely on Neighbors Who Care to make sure they can get to lifesaving medical appointments, get groceries or hot meals, receive welfare checks or have access to other services that allow them to continue living at home. All of this vital assistance…
Mother and fathers Eric Ehst, Executive Director Here we are coming up on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day; those holidays that are supposed to celebrate the contributions of our hardworking mothers and fathers, but are now mostly excuses for shopping, dining out and Hallmark cards. At Neighbors Who Care, we know a lot about mothers…
Planning ahead for life’s unexpected circumstances Life after 60 is great! You’re older, wiser and still going strong. Or maybe life has thrown you a curve and you need a little extra support. Whatever your situation, it’s important to educate yourself on the services available to you… especially before you need them. Neighbors Who Care…
Taking a second bite of the cherry Most of us are familiar with the saying, “Life is just a bowl of cherries.” But, have you ever heard the expression, “Take a second bite of the cherry”? Popular in the United Kingdom, this phrase refers to the opportunity for a second chance, which is certainly something…