The Americorps Members, Volunteers and Staff of WECARE welcome you to our website.   We are proud of the work we are doing and invite you to learn more about our program, our partners and our services to seniors!  Click on the links on the right side of this page for further information:

WHAT IS WECARE?
WECARE is a project that proposes to recruit Baby Boomers (age 42-60) and pre-Boomers (age 61+) to serve at-risk older adults (adults who are at risk for losing their ability to maintain independent living).

The project will:
1) Increase the number of Baby Boomers (age 42-60) and pre-Boomers (age 61+) who are engaged in service to the elderly.

2) Increase the number of at-risk older adults who receive services to help them maintain independent living and increase health and quality of life.

3) Develop the capacity of the community organizations to increase their ability to serve at-risk older adults.

4) Develop and promote community initiatives to enhance the care and resources for our elders.

WHAT DOES WECARE DO FOR OLDER ADULTS?
• Provide One-to-one Services: Home visitation, meal delivery/preparation, transportation, linkages to community resources, and other support.

• Implement Special Projects/Classes: Health, physical fitness, fall prevention, mind fitness, crafts, music, social and cultural activities, and skill development.

• Provide Education and Outreach: Provide information to individuals, care-givers, service providers, employers and other stakeholders.

• Conduct Capacity Building Activities: Recruitment/management of volunteers; policy, or fund development; marketing services, strategic planning, creation of new programs or services.

• Conduct Community Mobilization/Advocacy: Bring together resources to address community issues and help to advocate for funding.