by Danielle Maley | Oct 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Hey Coach!” is how Jack greets Rocco upon his weekly visits as a volunteer with Caregiver Volunteers’ Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program (ARCP). Jack has been visiting Rocco every Tuesday for the last several months. They greet each other the same way each time, as...
by Danielle Maley | Oct 27, 2022 | National Volunteer Week, Uncategorized
Most of my friends are between the ages of 23 and 53, and although we could have quite different perspectives on matters like dating and style, One thing we all have in common- “life is insanely busy.” It’s difficult for any of us to find time for...
by rachel | Sep 16, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
The September 2022 issue of our Partners in Caring Newsletter is now available in our newsletter archive. You can also read it by clicking on the cover image . INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Volunteering Challenges of Volunteering Volunteer Impact Story Healthcare Awareness SCAN...
by cvcj-editor | Jan 17, 2018 | Caregiver Couples, Stories
RoseAnn, a spunky five-year-old girl with a thick head of long dark hair, was sure it was going to be her lucky day. As she headed out to recess at PS113 in the Bronx, a boy, Ralph, asked her if she would like to go on the seesaw with him. She liked the boy. He had...
by cvcj-editor | Jan 3, 2018 | Caregiver Couples, Stories
Dorothy and Keith Gabbett are “people people”. Within the first moments of talking to them, this fact becomes apparent. “I like helping other people who need help,” Keith explains. If he sees someone in need, it is his instinct to do what he can to assist. This...