Caring Connections, April 2025

Volunteer Appreciation

April is National Volunteer Month!

At CaringMatters, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. This month, we celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time, energy, and compassion to support our mission.

To all our volunteers—THANK YOU for your kindness, dedication, and the laughter you bring into our work. You make a difference every day!

Want to join this incredible community? Learn more about volunteering at CaringMatters at www.caringmatters.org.

Community Education

Free Webinar

Grief Allies: A Practical Guide for Friends, Family,

Colleagues, & Neighbors of Grieving People

Monday, April 28, 2025, 2:00 pm ET

Speaker: Jenny Lisk

Do you struggle with what to say to a grieving friend? Put off writing those condolence cards? Want to setup a meal train for a family in crisis, but don’t know how? If so, please join us for this compelling presentation from Jenny Lisk, renowned author, podcaster and speaker.

Widowed Parent Institute founder Lisk will share practical tips for Grief Allies: the friends and neighbors who want to be supportive and helpful for the grieving people in their lives.

Webinar Registration

Free Webinar

Beyond Facetime: Video Options for Staying Connected with Loved Ones

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

Speaker: Joan Green

Struggling with video calls to keep in touch from a distance? Discover innovative solutions and devices that can make it easier! Joan Green, a speech-language pathologist, technology specialist, and the founder of Innovative Speech Therapy , will share her wealth of knowledge about how to use hidden features on our phones and computers and showcase new solutions that can make video calling easier and more accessible.

Webinar Registration

Raise Your Glass

Tickets & Sponsorships Available Now

Tickets Selling Fast!

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Windridge Vineyards

15700 Darnestown Rd., Darnestown, MD 20874

This festive annual event celebrates the connections and commitment of the CaringMatters community while raising important funds for a great cause! Raise Your Glass features delicious wine and food, an exciting raffle and live music with plenty of free parking, accessible walkways and comfortable seating areas.

Individual tickets $110; Sponsorships start at $1,000

Event Co-Chairs

Amy Schiffman, MD, and The Hon. Jeffrey Slavin

Host Committee

Steve and Jessica Lahn • Jessica Ledingham and Nate Wolbert • Shari Lehrer • Lynne Lewis • Mark Mann • Cara and Rob Marks • Kathy McCallum • Craig and Tia Rice • Ernest "Chico" Rosemond • Tori and Matt Tomlinson

We expect Raise Your Glass to sell out again this year!

Event Information

Tickets & Sponsorships

Sponsorship Form

Welcome!

We’re thrilled to welcome two incredible leaders to our team! Amy Schiffman, MD, CEO of AgingHere, our newest Board member, and Jeffrey B. Ruark, Esq. with Heise Jorgensen & Stefanelli, our new Trustee, bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our mission. Their unique perspectives and passion for our cause will be invaluable as we continue to grow and make an impact. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

Amy Schiffman, MD

Jeffrey B. Ruark, Esq.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Eva Cowen, CaringMatters’ Director of Camp Erin!

We are beyond proud to celebrate Eva as one of Sunflower Bakery’s 2025 Community Heroes! Her unwavering dedication to supporting children and families, along with her deep commitment to inclusivity, truly sets her apart. Eva’s compassion and leadership make a lasting impact—not just at Sunflower Bakery and CaringMatters, but throughout our entire community.

On Sunday, April 27th, Sunflower Bakery will honor Eva, alongside Sheila Bellack and Tatte Bakery & Cafe, for their outstanding efforts in creating opportunities for young adults with learning differences.

Please join us in celebrating Eva’s incredible contributions and this well-deserved recognition!