Shared Article, Minnesota’s Duty to Seniors & Caregivers
We found this to be eye opening hopefully you do to. This article does a great job of helping you understand why our program is so helpful and necessary to our communities.
http://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2012/04/minnesotas-duty-seniors-and-care-givers
Give to the MAX, November 16, 2011
Thank You for your continued support to our program. We ask that you remember us on November 16 for “Give To the Max Day”
Don’t forget to see if your workplace will match your donation.
Just click on the link to make your donation today
http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Comofalconbnp
Make a Donation
Choose a suggested amount below, or give whatever you want.
~ $ 25 Allows us to run a background check to make sure a safe volunteer is placed with an elder
~ $ 50 Supports an event and transportation for up to 10 people to come together avoiding the isolation that can be created by lack of transportation
~ $ 100 Pays for the necessary office expenses per month
~ $ 150 Covers the cost of rent in our building
~ $ 200 Brings a special event to life honoring seniors and their volunteers, strengthening community ties
~ $ 350 Pays for the cost of printing program materials to share with our elders and their families
~ $ 500 Creates the ability for us to give over 1,000 miles in rides for appointments and errands
~ $ 1,000 Gives us the opportunity to develop and expand our Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, certifying 10 volunteers in First Aid and CPR
~ $ 5,000 Expands our programs ability to develop and implement a new addition to our programs already successful services for seniors
Thank You Stevens Square Foundation
Congratulations to the Como Park Falcon Heights Living at Home Block Nurse Program!!!! We are patting ourselves on the back for the gracious grant received from the Stevens Square Foundation. This grant will be used to identify and work with elders in their homes on a bi-weekly basis to foster exercise and healthy, safe living environments. Call us to volunteer with an elder (651) 642-1127


