Five years ago my wife Debbie was in need of some medical supplies for her visiting PSP challenged sister. A friend of ours suggested we could get help from the Foothills Caring Corps. We visited the Caring Corps and discovered that they provide mobility devices such as wheelchairs, walkers and more to community residents through…
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For the Public Good & Inclusion
Greetings Neighbors, Volunteers and Donors, It’s my pleasure to serve this year as the president of the Foothills Caring Corps (FCC) Board of Directors. I’ve served on the Board over the past several years because this service aligns with two personal and professional core guiding values: public good and inclusion. FCC makes a significant contribution…
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Pet Visits from the Foothills Caring Corps
Joy comes in all shapes and sizes…and in pets, too!! I am Rascal Schwan – an FCC Therapy Dog volunteer. It’s my job to make you smile and feel better. I know when Mom puts my Alliance of Therapy Dog collar on me that we’re going somewhere special! Mom and I have been volunteering for…
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We’re looking for a few good women … and men!
Being “handy” around the house is a great talent. Men and women who can “fix” the little things in every home are a special group. We’re looking for a few good women…and men… who can handle those small jobs for our Neighbors to help them live independently. Things like changing a light bulb, or smoke…
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Mobility… You can’t leave home without it
Today, mobility is a luxury that’s easily taken for granted. Uber, Lyft, and other ride sharing services make it easy to get around. But it’s not for everyone. Cost is always a factor. The Foothills Caring Corps offers the best of both worlds for mobility. Our Van Program provides easy access and free transportation for…
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Double Duty
Our Mobility Loan Closet makes life a lot easier for our Neighbors and Volunteers. If you’re recovering from surgery or an injury and need special mobility equipment, call the Caring Corps. Chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for. We have walkers, wheelchairs, crutches and a variety of mobility equipment ready to loan to our…
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Satisfaction is Guaranteed
Volunteering for the Foothills Caring Corps is easy, flexible and most of all, satisfying. Easy…because you choose what you’d like to do. Flexible…because you decide when to volunteer…whenever you can. And satisfying…because the Neighbors you serve are extremely grateful for your help. Linda Hattan is one of our dedicated volunteers and she truly understands the…
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A Night to Remember
Volunteers, Neighbors and more came together on October 18th to celebrate the culmination of this past summer’s work – the creation of Foothills Caring Corps’ series of short videos. These videos, created by NetworX Media’s Gregg Housey, followed our volunteers and Neighbors during medical transportation to mobile meal delivery. These unscripted videos deepen the understanding…
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Deb and Allen Black volunteer and give back to the community
The Foothills Caring Corps provides a number of opportunities to help others. As a volunteer, you decide what you’d like to do and when you’d like to do it. Deb and Allen Black volunteer for the Caring Corps to give back to the community. Allen provides transportation for our Neighbors to their medical appointments 2…
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A Volunteer Speaks
When I first began volunteering for the Foothills Caring Corps and agreed to do friendly visits, I was apprehensive about what I would encounter. What I found was an opportunity, not only to bring brightness to the days of a delightful woman who could not easily get out of her home, but also to develop…
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