DECEMBER 2018
Thank You for Your Support in 2018!
The holidays are upon us and because of you, LifeCare Alliance has so many reasons to be grateful! This year marks the 120 th anniversary for the Agency and we continue to carry out our founder, Catherine Nelson Black's, mission of "...taking care of those no one else pays any attention to." Thanks to the generous support you have given through donations and volunteer hours this year, LifeCare Alliance has helped more than 20,000 central Ohio clients remain safe, independent, and living in their own homes — where they want to be!

As you consider your year-end giving, we hope that you will continue your support for LifeCare Alliance. You can double your impact by taking advantage of two match opportunities !

  • Challenge Grant – Your new or increased gift will be matched by an anonymous donor up to $200,000 in 2018!
  • Legacy Endowment Campaign – You can double your permanent impact through our Legacy Endowment Campaign. An anonymous donor has generously committed to matching the first $5 million in endowment gifts!

Did You Know? Your Year-end Gift can Maximize both Your Impact and Tax Benefits!

  • Your gift of appreciated stock or other marketable securities can help our clients, and may offer significant tax benefits.
  • Your multi-year, bundled gift may be a great way to maximize tax benefits in 2018, while ensuring your impact for several years.
  • Your IRA Rollover may be the most tax-efficient way for you to give to LifeCare Alliance if you are 70 ½ years old. The IRA Rollover Law has been permanently extended , which means that you can make a distribution to LifeCare Alliance from your IRA without paying income taxes on the contribution.
To inquire about gift planning or year-end giving, contact:
Chuck Gehring
President and CEO
614-437-2801
cgehring@lifcarealliance.org
Rebecca Hurd
Director of Advancement
614-437-2867
rhurd@lifecarealliance.org
Disclaimer: Donors are advised to seek qualified legal and tax advice before making any gift that has tax implications. The information contained herein does not constitute legal, tax, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such.
Mrs. Miller
Meals-on-Wheels Client




 "I'm able to stay in my home."
 
94-year-old Mrs. Miller receives hot, nutritious, home-delivered meals from LifeCare Alliance.
 
"I can't stand long enough to cook my meals anymore, so these meals are good for me."
Subaru Share the Love 2018
For the eleventh year running, the Meals on Wheels network — including LifeCare Alliance — is participating in  the Subaru Share the Love® Event . Over the past ten years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels deliver nearly 2 million meals nationwide to seniors in need.

Why does Subaru support Meals on Wheels? Too many seniors are struggling to stay independent and healthy. One in four seniors lives alone in isolation and one in seven seniors might not know from where their next meal is coming. This is simply unacceptable, which is why LifeCare Alliance provides the nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks to our homebound friends and neighbors in central Ohio. This vital support keeps seniors in their own homes, where they want to be.


HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
This November 15, 2018, through January 2, 2019, for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to the customer’s choice of participating charities. Meals on Wheels is one of four national participating charities and has been since the inception of the event. Through this event, as a member of Meals-on--Wheels America, LifeCare Alliance will receive a share of the donation from Subaru vehicles sold in Ohio.

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
 
  • Connect with LifeCare Alliance on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Share our Share The Love content with your friends and family.

SPECIAL THANKS TO CENTRAL OHIO SUBARU DEALERS
LifeCare Alliance is proud to welcome central Ohio Subaru employees for Share the Love Volunteer Day! The Subaru team will be on hand for a special recognition before delivering Meals-on-Wheels to LifeCare Alliance clients.

Subaru Share the Love Volunteer Day
Friday, Dec. 21
9 a.m.
LifeCare Alliance Meals-on-Wheels Distribution Center
670 Harmon Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43223
Program Spotlight: Help-at-Home
This holiday season, you can make a senior from your community feel extra special by adopting a client from our Help-at-Home program. By adopting one of these individuals, you would be providing a special gift of toiletries, food, or other items to help make their holiday special.

If you are interested in adopting a client for the holidays, please call our Help-at-Home program at 614-278-3149.

Help-at-Home provides homemaking and personal care services to older adults living in Franklin and Madison counties. The goal is to help seniors live in the comfort of their homes and to maintain an independent lifestyle. A caring staff member can help with daily duties including cleaning around the home, running errands, kitchen duties, and laundry.
Thank you, Holiday Volunteers!
Thank you to all of our holiday volunteers! Because of you, we are able to provide hot, nutritious meals to our clients 365 days a year. We are extremely fortunate to have welcomed many volunteers for Thanksgiving Meals-on-Wheels routes, and we look forward to the same for the upcoming holidays.

We'd love to have your continued volunteer support throughout the year. Contact us today to learn how you can stay involved!

To Volunteer:
614-444-MEAL
volunteer@lifecarealliance.org

Did you know that many companies offer a charitable match program for volunteer hours or donations that can double your contribution to LifeCare Alliance? Be sure to contact your employer to find out if you can make your support for LifeCare Alliance go even further! We are happy to provide documentation and assistance to submit your match request.
Listen Up: CODA's New Podcast
The Central Ohio Diabetes Association has launched a podcast called Type1Ohio!

The goal of the podcast is to share valuable information and interesting stories of interest of patients and families with type 1 diabetes.

You can subscribe to this podcast with CODA Director Cathy Paessun on:
Email Encryption Update
LifeCare Alliance has updated our e-mail security in order to be more compliant with privacy standards, and we wanted you to be aware of some changes!

You may be asked to follow a secure link when receiving an e-mail from a LifeCare Alliance staff member, sending you to the Barracuda secure e-mail portal.

New users will be prompted to create a password for first time use to access the e-mails. E-mails in the secure portal are valid only for 30 days, then purged automatically.

Please contact LifeCare Alliance if you have any questions at info@lifecarealliance.org.
Use your FSA Dollars
Do you have Flexible Spending Account dollars to use before the end of the year? Why not invest in nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian?

Our dietitians can personalize a plan for you, and appointments are available in-home or other convenient locations in Franklin county.

To schedule, contact:

Margaret Rembert
Sport Your Spirit With Our Store!
The LifeCare Alliance online shop is open for business! Now, you can order your favorite custom merchandise and have it delivered straight to your door! You can also order some of our featured items such as the Let's Do Lunch T-shirt or Camp Hamwi sweatshirt.

Rebecca Hurd
LifeCare Alliance
Thank you for Nourishing the Human Spirit !