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.
John Lassen, Chair
Joyce Rife, Vice Chair
Gini Kalton, Secretary
Karen Kampa, Financial Chair
Ev Kirby
Scott Johnson/Jared Gapinski
Terry Sakry
Matt Riley
Jenn Piepgras
Mary Keating
Board meeting: fourth Thursday of each month; 5:30 pm in the CARE office conference room (The public is welcome to attend)
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