Looking Ahead to the New Year
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Legacy Endowment Campaign
- $5M Match Continues!
With your support, our $5M endowment matching campaign has surpassed
$4M!
Thank you! In 2020, you can still double your permanent impact through your current or deferred endowment gift. For more information, please contact:
Rebecca Hurd
Vice President of Advancement
Big Wheels is Saturday, February 1, 2020
We have, once again, received a fabulous response to this year's annual gala, and we are close to being sold out! Our team is hard at work, putting together final touches for another stellar event to support our core programs.
We are still in need of auction items
for the event. If you or your company is interested in donating, please contact:
Matt DeChant
Director of Advancement
March for Meals
Each year, we look forward to welcoming local elected officials to experience Meals-on-Wheels and see firsthand the value of a daily visit and nutritious meal for home-bound neighbors in our community!
Annual Volunteer Recognition Events - Nominations Needed!
Volunteers are at the heart of what we do at LifeCare Alliance! In
April
, we will take time to thank and recognize these special people for helping us deliver our services to those in need.
If you know of special volunteers who went above and beyond in 2019,
nominate them for a Spirit Award!
Wellness Celebrates 50 Years
This year marks 50 years of our wellness department! We are excited to celebrate this milestone and honor all that they have accomplished throughout their 50 years. Stay tuned for more details on a springtime celebration!
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Kick off 2020 by giving here!
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Cancer Clinic Offers Hope in the New Year
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The Columbus Cancer Clinic provides hope and support to so many individuals battling cancer, and Marvin Thomas is no exception.
The Columbus Cancer Clinic has taken Marvin by the hand and has walked by his side during his journey with cancer. He has received a Gift of Kindness to have his car repaired, was invited to participate in the Night of Hope and Support, and was also adopted for Christmas.
“This was one of the most wonderful times of my life,” he said of participating at Night of Hope, a fashion show and fundraiser for the Columbus Cancer Clinic. “Hearing the crowd cheer for me was like being on cloud nine. I have never been in a situation like that before in my life."
Click
here
to read more about Marvin's incredible story.
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Welcome, New Adopt-a-Route Partners!
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Did you know that over
120 central Ohio companies
volunteer to deliver Meals-on-Wheels throughout the work week? As volunteering becomes increasingly important to employees who strive to make a difference in the workplace, LifeCare Alliance is thrilled to partner to help make that possible.
We want to give a special thank you to our newest corporate partners, who joined in 2019!
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- Aetna
- Bath & Body Works
- Cardinal Health
- Champaign Transit System
- Cogburn Electric
- Cover My Meds
- Ease Logistics
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- Findley
- Logan County Auditor's Office
- Morgan Stanley
- Resourcing Edge
- Savings Bank of London
- Weldon
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Will your company be next in 2020? Adopting a Meals-on-Wheels route is simple, fun, and rewarding!
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Quarterly Health Services Corner: Providing Support for Neighbors Managing Diabetes
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For people with diabetes, the cost of insulin has become a major barrier to care. Our Central Ohio Diabetes Association team has been at the front lines to raise awareness about this issue. CODA's Cathy Paessun, and Anthony Myer interviewed with
The Columbus Dispatch
and
WSYX ABC 6
as they examined the rising costs of insulin and the implications.
How LifeCare Alliance's Health Services are Making a Difference!
- You can now schedule an in-home session with a registered dietitian to learn important diabetes management skills in a one-on-one setting. Clients receive individualized coaching customized education on lowing and managing blood sugar through medical nutrition therapy. To get help or refer someone you know, visit our online referral page here.
- Believe it or not, our team is already beginning preparations for our annual summer diabetes camps! Each summer, over 200 youths gain support, confidence, friendship, and medical care at our day and overnight camps, Camp Hamwi. While kids are at camp, they are able to participate in traditional summer camp activities while under the care of endocrinologists. Insulin is also provided.
CODA merged into LifeCare Alliance in 2017, and by partnering with our existing nurses and dietitians, continues to make strides to support those managing diabetes every day.
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What's Going On At LifeCare Alliance
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A Note for MOW Volunteers
In January, Meals-on-Wheels volunteers will notice some changes as LifeCare Alliance moves toward mobile devices for meal delivery records. Route names will change and volunteers will be using tablets on their routes instead of paper records. To learn more about these changes, click
here.
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Thrift Shops Seek Volunteers
Volunteer at one of three local thrift shops and support the Columbus Cancer Clinic! These shops in Grove City, Worthington, and Reynoldsburg are powered by volunteers.
Click here
to find your nearest location and see how you can get involved. Volunteering may involve tasks such as sorting, tagging, waiting on customers, and accepting items for consignment.
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MLK Day Volunteers needed
Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to share part of your holiday with our clients by delivering Meals-on-Wheels. If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact us today!
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Amazon Wish List
Make a difference while shopping our
Amazon Wish List
!
Shop for items to stock our Groceries-to-Go Pantry and support our Senior PetCare program. All items will be shipped directly to us and distributed directly to clients. Thank you!
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Follow us on Social Media
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Rebecca Hurd
LifeCare Alliance
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Thank you for
Nourishing the Human Spirit
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