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We are one of 32 programs in Minnesota that make up the Living at Home Network (LAHN). Each of these programs focuses on providing services that help seniors thrive in their homes. Our program was founded in 2002 as “The Foley Area C.A.R.E. (Creating Appreciation and Reciprocity with Elders) Program” by a steering committee of concerned community members, assisted by the Central Minnesota Council on Aging and the Elderberry Institute; and with the help of a Living Well at Home community services grant from the State of Minnesota, and a generous cash donation of over $20,000.
In 2004 CARE began serving seniors within a 10-mile radius of Foley. In 2010 the board of directors revised the acronym to more accurately reflect what CARE does, Community Action Respecting Elders. By 2013 our program had expanded to a service area which included all of Benton County and its surrounding areas, and with that expansion came our name change in 2019. As we move into the future, our focus will be to meet the needs of the increasing numbers of seniors asking for help to remain living in their homes.
Joyce Rife, Chair
Ron Miller, Vice Chair
Gini Kalton, Secretary
Karen Kampa, Finance Chair
Ev Kirby, Member
Scott Johnson, Member
Jared Gapinski, Member
Matt Riley, Member
Jenn Piepgras, Member
Mary Keating, Member
Tara Beack Member
Board meeting: fourth Thursday of each month; 5:00 pm in the CARE office conference room (The public is welcome to attend)
“Wonderful services. All drivers so helpful and polite. I told my doctor about CARE.”
Lynn S.,
client
“I just want to say thank you for all the rides to the doctor. Thanks to the drivers for volunteering. I just started going to the Senior Social – I love it! Keep doing the great job you have been doing!”
client
“Thank you for all the good things you do for the community.”
Violet M.,
client
“I want to thank you for your gift of service. I really appreciate all the things you have been involved with over the years that make it easier for people like me to live independently in their homes.”
Peg,
client
“We have included CARE as part of our church’s benevolence giving in ongoing support of meaningful ministries within our community. We greatly appreciate all that you are doing to provide encouragement and support for seniors to remain in their homes as long as possible.”
First Presbyterian Church,
CARE donor
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Your donation in any amount will be greatly appreciated