Faith In Action Of The River Cities Inc

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL ATTEND THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER CAREGIVING NETWORK CONFERENCE IN TRAVERSE CITY, MI, IN NOVEMBER 2024.THIS FUNDING WILL ALSO PROVIDE $25.00 GIFT CARDS FOR CAREGIVERS TO PURCHASE SPECIFIC FOODS FOR CARE RECEIVERS WHO HAVE FOOD ALLERGIES, FOOD INTOLERANCES, OR SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS. EIGHT GROCERY GIFT CARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING 12 MONTHS OF THE PROGRAM PER CARE RECEIVER.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO UPGRADE ITS CAREWORKS SOFTWARE, PURCHASE A LAPTOP, DOCKING STATION, CARRYING CASE, AND SOFTWARE FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEER USE, AND OBTAIN ADAPTIVE AID KITS FOR CARE RECEIVERS.

TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT AND PERSONAL SAFETY ITEMS FOR THE VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM WHICH TRANSPORTS SENIORS TO GROCERY STORES, PHARMACIES, AND DOCTORS' APPOINTMENTS BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENTS, FACE COVERS, AND SANITIZER TO THE VOLUNTEERS. THIS PROJECT ALSO PROVIDES CLEANING SUPPLIES TO "CARE RECEIVERS."