organizations running this strategy · 1
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Caregiver and companionship support services VerdeCares Incdirect serviceProvides friendly phoning, friendly visiting, and caregiver relief respite services to support emotional well-being and reduce caregiver burden.
- Community fundraising and donation coordination VerdeCares Incdirect serviceHosts community events such as the annual Rio Verde Fire District Pancake Breakfast, which raised over $18,730 in 2024, and coordinates donation drives such as collecting toys and food for Operation Santa Claus.
- Emergency preparedness and response services VerdeCares Incdirect serviceSupports community emergency preparedness through home assessments, a Life Line Program, first responder lockboxes, fall recovery training, life alert systems, "To Go" pack assistance, and secure storage of emergency information for first responders and healthcare professionals. Also provides strategic volunteer support to the Rio Verde Fire District during emergencies.
- Emergency preparedness and response support VerdeCares Incdirect serviceVerdeCares offers emergency preparedness services including home assessments, a Life Line Program, first responder lockboxes, fall recovery training, life alert systems, and assistance with building "To Go" packs. They also provide strategic volunteer services to support the Rio Verde Fire District in emergencies as part of their Emergency Preparedness Plan, and store emergency information in a secure database for first responders.
- External service referrals and care coordination VerdeCares Incdirect serviceProvides referrals and coordination for external services including skilled home care (nursing, physical therapy, in-home caregivers), assisted living facilities, elder law resources, advanced directives, and long-term care facilities.
- Hospital liaison and referral services VerdeCares Incdirect serviceVerdeCares assists hospital care management and social workers by providing patient information, acting as a point of contact, advocating for patients, facilitating transitions from hospital to rehab or home, and offering referrals to external services such as skilled home care, assisted living facilities, and elder law resources.
- In-home support services for post-hospital and chronically ill individuals VerdeCares Incdirect serviceVerdeCares provides a comprehensive suite of non-medical services to homebound adults, caregivers, individuals with chronic illness, and post-surgery patients in the lower Verde Valley communities. These services include home safety assessments, medical equipment lending, medication management assistance, transportation, meal programs, grocery shopping, errands, home office support, caregiver relief, and minor handyman support, aiming to help residents transition from hospital to home self-sufficiency.
- Medical equipment lending and home support services VerdeCares Incdirect serviceOperates a medical equipment lending closet and provides home safety assessments, minor handyman support, office and technical assistance, transportation, and medication management to support independence and recovery.
- Non-medical support services for homebound and vulnerable adults VerdeCares Incdirect serviceProvides comprehensive non-medical support to homebound adults, caregivers, individuals with chronic illness, and post-surgery patients in the lower Verde Valley, including assistance with transitions from hospital to home, social engagement, and access to essential resources.
- Nutrition and meal support programs VerdeCares Incdirect serviceOffers a meal program that includes monthly meal delivery, home meal assistance during difficult times, and organized luncheons and dinners for seniors and individuals in need.
- Social and educational programming for seniors and individuals with memory loss VerdeCares Incdirect serviceHosts regular social and educational events including a monthly Memory Loss Sharing Group, monthly putting and lunch activities for individuals with memory loss, and seasonal "Young-at-hearts" luncheons for seniors.
- Social engagement and support groups VerdeCares Incdirect serviceVerdeCares organizes social activities and educational sharing groups, including a monthly Memory Loss Sharing Group, monthly putting and lunch activities for individuals with memory loss, and monthly "Young-at-hearts" luncheon get-togethers for seniors from November to April.
- Stock donation brokerage VerdeCares Inccapacity buildingMaintains a brokerage account to accept direct donations of stocks as part of its capacity-building and fundraising infrastructure.