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Johnston Keynotes New York State Conference

RFA executive director Daphne Johnston was the keynote speaker at the New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition 2023 Conference on July 21. She was a perfect fit for the theme, “Building Up Respite in Your Community,” when she presented to attendees in Utica, NY. The conference provided “a space for professionals, faith communities, and volunteers alike to explore and formulate strategies and partnerships, and to build respite capacity for the state’s informal caregivers through volunteerism and education.”

Mentoring Communities

The mission of the Respite for All Foundation is not only to grow and expand the Respite for All model but also to mentor existing ministries and provide resources to help them be more sustainable. To that end, we have recently begun regular coaching calls with Respite directors, and we also created a “directors only” page on our website where we can add resources they can use in their own ministries. We had a great coaching call with many of our RFA directors on July 17. This was a chance to check in and hear any concerns that they may be facing and troubleshoot solutions with the knowledge base of directors on the call.

Demopolis Respite Ministry Hosts Senior Citizen Prom

The Demopolis (AL) area enjoyed a big event on the afternoon of July 19. Aveanna Health Care and the SALT (Senior Adults Living Triumphantly) Respite Ministry hosted a “Senior Citizens Prom” at Demopolis First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The prom created special memories for all involved.

Forum on Aging in Birmingham - August 12

Daphne will be speaking during the Canterbury-Beeson Forum on Aging, which will be held on August 12 at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham. For over 15 years, the Canterbury-Beeson Forum has focused on aging topics that are beneficial to caregivers and medical professionals. Canterbury UMC is the home of Encore Respite Ministry and in 2014 was one of the first two organizations, along with Collat Jewish Family Services of Birmingham, to replicate the RFA model.

Brain Science Luncheon - October 24

We are so excited to have a number of generous sponsors signing up to support our Brain Science Luncheon, which will be held on Tuesday, October 24, from 11:30am to 1pm at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel. As you likely know, our featured guest speaker, Dr. Marc Milstein, is a nationally known speaker and author who will deliver an uplifting presentation that offers tips to lower the risk of dementia and maximize brain health. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, email Daphne@RespiteForAll.org to get details.

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