Celebrating Independence 365 Days a Year!
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As we celebrate Independence Day this holiday weekend, we are grateful to you, our faithful supporters, who make it possible for thousands of central Ohio neighbors to maintain independence and dignity.
With your continued support, LifeCare Alliance continues to answer the call to serve on the front lines in central Ohio. Since March 1st, weekly Meals-on-Wheels delivery continues at a 65% increase in meals, and our Groceries-to-Go pantry has similarly seen increases up to 53%.
Thank you for making it possible to accept all those in need, without a waiting list for services. You help us delivery independence 365 days a year!
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*Photo taken pre-COVID-19
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Are you tax planning this summer?
You may benefit from the CARES Act Charitable Deduction Expansion.
- Under the CARES Act, individuals utilizing the standard deduction will be able to reduce adjusted gross income by up to $300 on their 2020 individual income tax return.
- If an individual itemizes deductions, the previous 60% of adjusted gross income limitation on charitable dedications has been suspended for 2020.
We encourage you to consult your tax advisor to learn more, or reach out below to discuss how you can plan a gift to LifeCare Alliance.
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If you are interested in learning more about the Legacy Endowment Campaign, establishing a planned gift, or becoming a member of the Catherine Nelson Black Society,
please contact:
Rebecca Hurd, Vice President of Advancement
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Program Spotlight: Wellness
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June marked the month of LifeCare Alliance's incorporation in 1898!
The Agency's nurses have been on the front lines since the very beginning, upholding Catherine Nelson Black's founding vision. This month, we think back to our founding roots as the Instructive District Nurses Association, to highlight our Wellness Program, which offers low-cost, high-quality health services for older adults throughout Franklin County.
We hope you enjoy this quote from an early newspaper article, which describes what the work looked like in 1901. "It remains for the Instructive District Nursing Association to step in with tender hands and loving hearts to relieve the illness and suffering of those in the deep waters of trouble." (Columbus Sunday Dispatch, 1901)
Today,
Wellness Services take a proactive and preventative approach. Our nurses are found in the community every day, serving through our Senior Wellness Centers and helping people to maintain mobility and independence as they age.
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While the community has partially re-opened, the increase in need remains. Volunteers, you are our heroes, helping to get every meal or grocery order delivered! Below are the most urgent needs as we continue to answer the call during this heightened time of need.
Get started today! To learn more, contact us at
volunteer@lifecarealliance.org
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- Groceries-to-Go meal delivery: Support our clients from the Columbus Cancer Clinic! Delivery times are flexible and available Monday-Friday. Sign-up directly through Meals-on-Wheels Scheduler.
- Weekend Meals-on-Wheels delivery: Transitioning back to the office? No problem! We have mobilized additional weekend routes to help new volunteers stay involved on their schedules. Frozen meal routes are available for delivery every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., picking up at at Carrie’s Café, 670 Harmon Ave., 43223. Sign-up today at Meals-on-Wheels Scheduler!
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: On July 18, 2020, LifeCare Alliance will be bundling and delivering boxes filled with $50-worth of locally grown produce and honey to eligible participants accepted into the program. That’s where you come in! We need volunteers to help with Produce bundling and/or produce delivery. Click here for the details!
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Beat the Heat Fan Campaign is in full swing!
Help our central Ohio neighbors beat the heat this summer with our annual Beat the Heat Fan Campaign. Here's how you can help:
- Provide NEW fans! Shop our Amazon Wish List - have them delivered directly to us or drop them off at your nearest local fire station.
- Help with fan distribution! Pick up new fans from local fire stations and bring them to our 670 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH 43223. Volunteer once or twice a week from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please contact us at volunteer@lifecarealliance.org.
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Meet Our Newest Team Members in
Volunteer and Donor Engagement!
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Claire Eastman
has joined the Agency as Director of Corporate & Community Engagement, where she will lead the many volunteer efforts across the team and community.
Claire brings extensive corporate, community, and leadership experience to the role, as well as a longtime commitment to our agency as both a volunteer and committee member. Claire and her husband, Chris, have five kids. She is excited to turn her love for volunteer work into a new career at LifeCare Alliance.
If your company or group wants to get involved with volunteering at LifeCare Alliance, Claire would love to hear from you!
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Carrie Burson, CFRE
has joined the Agency as Director of Development, where she will help lead our annual fundraising efforts to support the critical daily services that we provide in the community. Carrie joins us with over a decade of experience, and lives in Westerville with her husband Andrew, and their two sons, Luke (4) and Mark (2).
If you have questions about donations or would like to connect,
Carrie would love to hear from you!
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L.A. Catering has always made the well-being of our staff and guests a priority! As we reopen our facility and return to catered events, this continues to be our number one focus. Please take a moment to
review our safety precautions. As you know, all proceeds go directly to the programs of LifeCare Alliance, providing Meals-on-Wheels and other basic needs services for our central Ohio neighbors. We look forward to partnering with you to uphold our commitment of
Great Catering for a Great Cause!
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2020 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Each year, LifeCare Alliance partners with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to improve local seniors' access to fresh, local produce. In light of COVID-19, the 2020 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will
distribute fresh produce bundles instead of the usual $50 worth of vouchers to local farmers markets and roadside stands
. Follow us on social media and
check our website
to stay tuned for confirmed dates and more information to come!
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LifeCare Alliance In the News:
Our Agency's work
has been featured
in the Columbus Dispatch, NBC 4, WSYX, 10-TV, and more!
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Follow us on Social Media
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Rebecca Hurd
LifeCare Alliance
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Thank you for
Nourishing the Human Spirit
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