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Foley Area C.A.R.E.
(Creating Appreciation and Reciprocity with Elders)
Our Vision
The aging neighbors of our community will live longer, happier, and meaningful lives.Mission Statement
Through direct services and referrals we support our Foley neighbors 60 and older to continue living in the home of their choice.Geographically the program serves people age 60 and over that reside in Benton County within a 10-mile radius of the City of Foley. CLICK HERE to view a map of our service area.
For more information on this program, we ask you to check the other pages of our web site or call the program director, Janis Brown at: (320) 968-7848
Thank you for visiting our site.
Check out our new "slideshow" page to learn more about Foley Area C.A.R.E.!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Foley Area C.A.R.E. Pie & Ice Cream Social
When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. August 9.
Raffle drawing at 5:30 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church
306 Norway Drive, Foley.
What: An annual event with 40-plus homemade pies. Raffle tickets are available at many businesses, with board members or at the C.A.R.E. office. There will be entertainment!
Cost: A free-will donation. (posted 7-22-10)
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SILVER EDITIONS is looking for interested seniors who want to socialize (posted 7-22-10)
When: 3rd Tuesday of month @ 10 a.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Foley City Hall
If you need a ride, call CARE at 968-7848
Next sessions:
August 17
September 21
October 19
November 16
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New Program:
CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) for eligible seniors age 60 and older. This is also called NAPS (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors). Food distribution is held the 2nd Thursday of every month at 1st Presbyterian Church (S Hwy 25/Norway Drive) from 3-4 pm.
Tentative dates: Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9. To volunteer call 968-7848.
To see if you qualify for this program call 1-800-365-0270 or 651-484-8241. (posted 5-13-10)
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Our SEALS (Seniors Engaging in Active Lifestyles) program is up and running!
Fitness sessions are held at Dewey Place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 in the community room. All community members ages 60+ are welcome to attend. Exercises are performed in a chair and participants follow a certified senior fitness video. Our at-home program has started up thanks to a grant from East Central Energy. We purchased DVDs and DVD players, which allow clients to stay in their homes during the chilly winter months and still maintain physical activity. If you are interested in either program, contact the C.A.R.E. office. (320) 968-7848
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Benton Telecommunications Foundation Grant
We are pleased to announce the Foley Area C.A.R.E. program was awarded $9,200 from the Benton Telecommunications Foundation. The money will be used to provide outreach to the community to identify seniors in need of the supplemental food program as well as all the services our program provides. The funds will also assist the program to locate and mentor new volunteers to help us fulfill the goals of our mission. (posted 7-22-10)
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Volunteers are needed to provide in-home respite for elders.
Training is available Call 968-7848 for more information
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Volunteer drivers are needed to transport people to and/or from medical appointments, physical therapy appointments or for other needs. If you have a car and the desire to make a difference in someone's life, please contact the Foley Area C.A.R.E. Program and volunteer with us for however
much or little time you can spare. Call us at 320-968-7848.
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Cell Phones Still Available...
Do you or anyone you know need a cell phone? Telecom Pioneers has gathered and refurbished used cell
phones. These recycled cell phones are available for emergency use. The phones can be kept charged
and used to dial 911 in case of an emergency.
The Foley Area C.A.R.E. Program is serving as the contact organization to make arrangements
for you to receive an emergency cell phone.
Your old cell phones are valuable to the C.A.R.E. program.
CARE receives money from the phones to help fund our program.
Frandsen Bank, Foley Rexall, and St Paul’s Lutheran Church are drop-off spots for your old phones.
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Check out the NEW photos we've added on the PHOTO page
which were taken in 2010 and 2009.
Photo Above: Program Director Janis Brown and Board Chairman Dick Reis
accept the 2009 CentraCare "Spirit of Caring" Award.
© Foley Area C.A.R.E.
"Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us daily."
- Sally Koch
Please use the link above to make a donation to the Foley Area C.A.R.E. Program through the GiveMN.org website.
Your donation in any amount will be greatly appreciated.
