Community Access to Resources, Education, and Services

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MISSION

The mission of the C.A.R.E.S. (Community Access to Resources, Education and Services) Committee is to promote a strong sense of community and lifelong wellness through information sharing and community volunteer assistance in time of need.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To represent the community’s core values with genuine concern for all Winding River property owners.

• To provide information utilizing WR POST, River Notes, seminars, and arrange for guest speakers dedicated to encouraging a sense of safety, connection, enjoyment, and community service.

• To maintain a list of friends of the committee and utilize Meal Train software to provide meals, transportation to local health providers, local errands, Celebration of Life desserts.

• To provide CPR, AED training for community at large and manage AED maintenance and repair.

• To test the working of 911 phones at all POC facilities semi-annually.

• To conduct community blood drives.

• To meet bi-monthly with Caring Neighbors chair and sub-committee members.

• To ensure confidentiality of resident requesting assistance.

• To provide a quarterly report on Caring Neighbor contribution to the community.

• To notify residents annually about opportunities to serve on the Committee:

 

GOALS

To meet the mission of the committee thru, service and support thus encouraging aging in place, a strong sense of community and caring for neighbors in time of need.