TRU Empathy and a Heart of Gold

This came through the wires via our Facebook page last Wednesday. I think it 's an inspiring mission moment, exemplifying the values of those who come to work at TRU.

Hi! I wanted to send this message because one of your staff deserves recognition for being an amazing human, and being a wonderful helper to the elderly.

I was in the Louisville King Soopers parking lot in Colorado around 10:30 AM today. As I was going into the store, a young grocery store worker was trying to help an older lady to her car. Today is VERY cold and windy, and the elderly lady was very clearly struggling to walk in the weather. I personally have a background in working with seniors, so I went over to see if I could assist and was joined by another onlooker - Maria from TRU Community Care. She was in her scrubs, so I assume she is working today.

Maria not only helped coach the lady into holding onto her instead of the cart, but she had some of the kindest and most reaffirming words that completely calmed the panicked, elderly woman. When the elderly woman started to fall, Maria talked her through not falling and continually told her that she was going to be okay. Maria stayed with her and physically supported her in the freezing weather until the elderly lady was able to safely take a seat in her car.

Maria is clearly one of those people who has a heart of gold, and I honestly was so impressed with the dignity, empathy, calmness, and professionalism she maintained. Maria helped prevent what could’ve been a negative life-changing event for this woman, and she did it while on a break from work.

Because she was in her scrubs, I thought you all should know how wonderfully she represented your organization today. She’s everything I would ever hope someone is who works with seniors - whether anyone is around to see it or not..



TRU Grief Services' Dementia Loss Support Program

This group will meet for four consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings in Lafayette from 6-8 pm starting February 6th and is intended for people who have experienced the death loss of a loved one with cognitive challenges such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

We recognize caregivers for this type of illness have faced specific challenges. We offer a safe place for group members to process these challenges, gain support from one another while grieving the loss of their loved one, and receive grief education.

Meeting days are:



• Tuesday, February 6th
• Tuesday, February 13th
• Tuesday, February 20th
• Tuesday, February 27th

Those interested can register here.



TRU Thrift Shop January Sales Calendar

Current Job Openings

TRU Staff: Earn Money for Employee Referrals!

Current Job Openings at TRU

We know that good people, like you, know good people.

Let us reward you! More information here.

Be sure to submit your referral bonus request form prior to your referral's scheduled interview and ensure they write your name when completing their employment application.

Current employees can apply by emailing HR@trucare.org.

Do not apply through Indeed, as it is for external applicants only.



We're excited to welcome the following employees and travelers to our TRU family:



• Kimmie Amador – PACE Clinic RN Case Manager
• Makenna Fisher – Landmark QMAP/ Caregiver 
• Anabelle Gram – Landmark QMAP/Caregiver
• Chris Kohl – Landmark Cook
• Elizabeth Martinez – PACE Day Center CNA
• Scott Pangle – Access Patient Care Consultant 
• Amy Vasquez – IPU CNA 
• Raven Wahl – Landmark Housekeeper 

* This reflects new staff members and travelers who started between this edition and the last edition of TRU Team News

Fond Farewell

Sending best wishes to the following people who recently left the organization:

• William Worner

Congratulations to the following volunteers celebrating aniversaries with TRU in January. We appreciate all that you do for TRU!

15 Years - Janet Ridgway

13 Years - Joy Newell

10 Years - Phyllis Branum

10 Years - Patty Brezovar

10 Years - Phyllis Greene

10 Years - Sharon Thomas

9 Years - Robert Pauley

8 Years - David Marusiak

7 Years - Andrea Bernthal

7 Years - Michael Lammers

7 Years - Annie Seidman

7 Years - Jill Stravolemos

6 Years - Bob Baxt

6 Years - Laura McCudden

5 Years - Melanie Evans

5 Years - Alicia Rook

5 Years - Hilary Wallace

4 Years - Sunny Brown

4 Years - Carol Fitzgerald

4 Years - Don Horton

4 Years - Lisa Watts

3 Years - Bill Elder

3 Years - Edwin Ghiselli

3 Years - Alice Hahn

3 Years - Sue Lukasik

3 Years - Larry Sturgeon

2 Years - Kitty deKieffer

2 Years - Alicia Echagarruga

2 Years - Tina Garcia

2 Years - Jessica Graziano

2 Years - Thomas Kunstman

2 Years - Kim Mooney

2 Years - Jim Topping

1 Year - Marcia Allen

1 Year - Kathryn Bishop

1 Year - Lesley Clayton

1 Year - Margo Graves

1 Year - Diane Hullet

1 Year - Stefanie Jung

1 Year - Tracy Klein

1 Year - Sondra Luo

1 Year - Julie Maldonado

1 Year - Holly Milne

1 Year - Alexi Molden

1 Year - Patricia O'Day-Greenfield

1 Year - Natalie Parker

1 Year - Kelly Rogers

1 Year - Jenna Sanzo

1 Year - Rebekah Sipe

1 Year - Michael Stelmach

1 Year - Beck Verwolf