Neighbors Who Care

Nwc recruits trains volunteers to provide non-medical assistive services to homebound disabled seniors that allow them to continue living and aging independently in their own homes. Nwc serves a population of homebound and/or frail elderly Who meet the definition of disabled under current federal law. Our 460 plus active volunteers provided services such as transportation to medical appointments, shopping, meal delivery, home repairs, business assistance, reassurance phone calls, friendly visits, caregiver respite caregiver support groups. Nwc also provides follow-up for vulnerable seniors upon discharge from medical facilities. In 6/30/23, our volunteers provided over 13,000 hours of assistance and drove over 105,000 miles assisting 551 individuals on more than 18,000 occasions, allowing them to remain at home for an average of 5 additional years. Also see sch o.

For those financially vulnerable clients that encounter emergency situations such as faulty air conditioners or a broken hot water tank, nwc established an emergency financial assistance program to fund such needs in a nimble and quick manner. During fye 6/30/23, nwc funded a new air conditioner unit and plumbing repairs for an approved client unable to fund repairs or replacement.