Touching Lives, Lifting Spirits
Touching Lives, Lifting Spirits
We are able to help our Neighbors at no charge because of loyal and generous donors and our dedicated and highly-valued volunteers. If you would like to contribute, please click donate to learn more.
About Us
People Who Care is a nonprofit volunteer caregiving organization that provides non-medical assistance to adults who are no longer able to drive due to age-related and physical limitations, which helps them to continue living at home and in their community.
Looking For Assistance
The Neighbor enrollment process includes both a phone interview and a home visit by one of our volunteer Intake Coordinators. There is never any charge for the assistance provided.
Volunteers
Volunteering with People Who Care is an opportunity to help someone living in your community who is not able to drive anymore. It’s a special opportunity for you to hear the stories of their rich life experiences and to share yours.
We are pleased to announce that we have received a major gift from the estate of R. Doris Glushenko, whom we were privileged to serve for many years prior to her death last year. Ms. Glushenko often expressed that she was able to remain in her home for so long because of People Who Care.
After 29 years as an organization, this gift has enabled us to finally have our own home. We have outgrown our current, rented space, and are purchasing a building for our offices so we can expand services to many more people who need us to help them remain in their own homes.
The building is located at in Prescott. An Open House will be held once our offices are located there.
How the Service Works
People Who Care matches adults who can no longer drive with volunteers from their own community. Once a Neighbor has completed enrollment, they can request help with the everyday trips that keep life running smoothly, and a volunteer is arranged to provide that help.
Our assistance is non-medical and practical. It is designed to fill the gap that appears when driving is no longer possible, so that staying at home remains a real and comfortable choice.
- Rides to appointments, errands and social activities
- Friendly companionship and conversation
- Help with everyday tasks that have become difficult
Why Staying Connected Matters
For many older adults, giving up the car means more than losing a way to get around. It can mean fewer visits with friends, missed activities and a growing sense of isolation. A reliable volunteer can make the difference between a quiet week at home and a full, connected one.
That is why we speak of touching lives and lifting spirits. The practical help matters, but so does the simple pleasure of a familiar face and a good conversation.
Who Makes It Possible
Everything we do depends on people: the volunteers who give their time, the Intake Coordinators who welcome new Neighbors, and the donors whose generosity keeps our services free of charge. You can meet some of the people behind the work on our Staff page.
To see how we are active beyond individual rides, visit our Community page, and for the latest word on our new building, watch our Announcements.
Ways to Get Involved
Whether you need help yourself, know a neighbor who does, or simply want to give back, there is a place for you with People Who Care.
- Request assistance if you or a loved one can no longer drive and would like to remain at home.
- Volunteer your time and share in the stories of the people you help.
- Donate to help us serve more Neighbors as we grow into our new home.
You can also read our Newsletter and browse our Reports to learn more about our work and the difference it makes.
People Who Care
People Who Care
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