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The Community Foundation Presents

Caregivers in the Workplace
Balancing Life, Work, and Policy
T uesday, April 24, 2018   
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Reno High School Auditorium
Free

Discussion Panelists
Michael Marcus, MSW national expert on aging and community development
Dr. Larry Weiss, Founder, CEO, and President of the Center for Healthy Aging
Dr. Jane Fisher  Director of the Nevada Caregiver Support Center
Laura Croger, AARP, Nevada Executive Council member
Chris Needham, Renown Health, Director of Member Health & Wellness

  • Are you currently caring for a senior family member?
  • As an employer, do you know how caregiving impacts your employees and the effect caregiving has on productivity?
  • Do you worry about how to balance working and caregiving? 

The Community Foundation cordially invites you to attend, "Caregivers in the Workforce: Balancing Life, Work, and Policy." The goal of the panel discussion is to spur thoughtful conversations and helpful actions at the workplace and give caregivers ideas to maintain balance in their life roles.

Please join a diverse panel of experts to discuss the impact of caregiving in the workforce and get your questions answered.
20 Years - 20 Stories: "The Sky is the Limit" 
Philanthropy is Bound only by Limits of the Imagination.
If you follow us on Facebook,you may have read some of the 20 stories being featured as part of our 20th anniversary celebration. 
Stories that made the top 20 cut illustrate the possibilities of imaginative philanthropy and inspire creative granting and gifting. 

This month's e-news highlights  donor
advised fund grants that helped get the  Perlan Project  off the ground and the  "Jet Trails"  story told frequently by Founding Chair Jim Webster to illustrate the need for the Community Foundation in our region. 


Fraud, Scams, and Tips to Help Protect Yourself on WashoeCaregivers.org 
William Palmer is a volunteer member of the Caregiver Support Initiative Steering Committee
By William Palmer 
Fraud is becoming an increasing concern for all of us. There are red flags you can identify and basic steps you can take to protect yourself and those you care about. Published in three parts on WashoeCaregivers.org blog.


Free Family Estate Planning Series Starts March 28
Wednesdays, March 28 - May 16, 2018

10:30 a.m. to noon
1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Sierra View Library
Reno Town Mall
 
Thanks to our nonprofit sponsors! They make it possible to bring this series to you as a public service.

Call the Community Foundation to register today!  775-333-5499
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