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A PLEASURE TO SERVE
County-wide coordination serves neighbors in need
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As part of the Goochland Community Citizen Task Force, Fire-Rescue Chief Eddie Ferguson and Deputy Chief Mike Watkins along with Sergeant Shawn Creasey of the Sheriff’s Office, have led the effort to deliver food and medicine to GoochlandCares clients and others in the community who need to limit social exposure given current circumstances.
“In true Goochland fashion, all these organizations and agencies have come together to cooperatively address the needs of our community."
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“I am so grateful to be able to help.”
Diann Russell is passionate about volunteering. After attending a Building Bridges of Hope event, Diann began volunteering at GoochlandCares. Hearing clients tell their incredible stories of survival and resilience, made her feel "forever changed."
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CRITICAL HOME REPAIR SERVICES EXPANDING
Board approves additional funds, larger scale projects
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GoochlandCares Board of Directors unanimously voted in February to earmark significant additional funds for Critical Home Repair and approved taking on larger scale projects like digging wells and installing septic systems and foundations. Critical Home Repair program coordinator Angie Shiflett is pleased to report,
"One well project has been completed, and one septic system and two foundations are underway."
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THE MARY ROSS REED SOCIETY
A message from Keith Reynolds
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When my wife Jan and I became donors and volunteers at GoochlandCares, we knew how much the support GoochlandCares provides means to our community. 2020 certainly reminded us of that. What we did not anticipate is how much our involvement would mean to us.
"Supporting the work of GoochlandCares is one of our most deeply gratifying experiences and one we will continue through a planned gift."
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over 250
households served every week plus 211 emergency food bags distributed in 2020
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13,629
volunteer hours donated across all program areas
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559
neighbors, including 201 children, received clothing and home goods
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GOOCHLANDCARES ASSISTS CHICKAHOMINY HEALTH DISTRICT
High-risk Goochland residents receive vaccinations
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On February 11, GoochlandCares began vaccinating clients 75 years old and up. Eligibility was recently reduced to 65 years old and up.
"We expect to have 500 at-risk adults fully vaccinated by mid-April."
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Have you been vaccinated?
To register, call the Virginia COVID Information Center.
1-877-VAX-IN-VA (1-877-829-4682), or
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THE HAMMER, THE DANCE, AND THE SHOT
Covid-19 vaccines: our best shot at back to "normal"
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Did you miss our March 11 virtual event with Dr. Koci, Dr. Franck, and Sally Graham?
Check it out on our YouTube channel at
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CORPORATE TEAMS VOLUNTEER VIRTUALLY
Skills-based projects
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Although corporate teams have not been able to volunteer on site, some have offered to share their expertise virtually. GoochlandCares took advantage of two such opportunities with skills-based volunteers in Human Resources and Branding.
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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS: |
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Volunteers safely help in Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Vaccine Clinic, and Facilities |
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CURRENT VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
Interested in volunteering? Our most immediate need is for volunteers in the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. We also need volunteers to pick up food donations from local grocery stores. Join us to work with a friendly team of volunteers and staff while helping our clients. If you have 2-3 hours a week, every other week, or once a month to volunteer, please contact Diane Reale, dreale@GoochlandCares.org or 804-556-0712.
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DONATION NEEDS:
Your in-kind donations are greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!
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Clothes Closet
NEW underwear (all sizes), NEW Socks (all types and sizes), summer and back-to-school children's clothes.
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Food Pantry
Canned meat - tuna, chicken; canned beans; canned vegetables; canned fruit; toilet paper.
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Free Clinic
Unopened, unexpired over-the-counter allergy medications: Benadryl, Flonase, Sinus Rinse, Mucinex, Allegra, Claritin, Zyrtec, etc. Also Tylenol. Generics and store-brands are fine. We also accept unopened, unexpired prescription medications.
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The mission of GoochlandCares is to provide basic human services
and health care to our Goochland neighbors in need.
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