Learn more at www.ivcinfo.org "Neighbors Helping Neighbors"
Providing service throughout Macomb and parts of Oakland County
WHO WE ARE
The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program provides assistance to our older and disabled neighbors who need a little extra help. Many frail and physically challenged adults in our community struggle daily to maintain their independence -- our helping hands often make it possible for them to remain in their own homes.
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BIG IVC thank you to Dakota High School National Honors Society members, who collected items and then packaged/wrapped hundreds of toiletry bags, snack bags, and holiday presents for IVC to deliver to our homebound seniors and disabled adults during this holiday season! This group's hard work is going to bring so many smiles to so many people this holiday! Thank you for partnering with us and for being "neighbors helping neighbors!". Great job!
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The number of Americans providing unpaid care to loved ones has increased exponentially, and it’s only growing. As the demand for family caregiving rises, there is a greater need for community help and support. At the Area Agency on Aging 1-B we recognize that caregivers need support. For more information about the family caregiver programs and services we offer please call 800-852-7795 or go to aaa1b.org.
The Macomb County Health Department is now providing flu immunizations for eligible individuals who wish to receive one. We have two convenient locations, one in Clinton Township and another location in Warren. Our friendly staff of health care professionals will get you in-and-out in no time. For more information and to make an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/3kGqk2J .
It's holiday giving season! IVC is starting deliveries of food, toiletries, and presents to our home bound seniors and disabled adults during the holidays! Thank you so much to some of our wonderful volunteers and groups including Disabled American Veterans Chapter 129, On Our Own Theater Productions, St. Peter's St Vincent De Paul chapter, Eisenhower High School National Honors Society, and more for the wonderful donations of these items to help make someone's holiday a little brighter!
If you are interested in seeing the smile these deliveries bring to many faces this holiday season, sign up today to be a delivery driver by calling our office at 586 757 5551!
Happy Holidays!
Giving Tuesday is tomorrow November 29th! Please consider donating to Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers this Giving Tuesday to help hundreds of low-income seniors and disabled adults throughout Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties be able to live independently in their own homes longer.
Ways you can donate:
1. Electronically on our website: www.ivcinfo.org
2. Mail in a donation to our office:
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
25650 Kelly Rd
Roseville, MI 48066
Thank you in advance for all your generosity this Giving Tuesday and this holiday season!
Giving Tuesday is next Tuesday, November 29th! Please consider donating to Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers this Giving Tuesday to help hundreds of low-income seniors and disabled adults throughout Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties be able to live independently in their own homes longer.
Ways you can donate:
1. Electronically on our website: www.ivcinfo.org
2. Mail in a donation to our office:
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
25650 Kelly Rd
Roseville, MI 48066
Thank you in advance for all your generosity this Giving Tuesday and this holiday season!
The 8th annual Mighty Gobbler 5k/1mile fun run is happening Thanksgiving Day at Lutheran Church of the Master in Troy! Fun event with some of the proceeds being donated to IVC to support their work! Please consider registering to participate, registration information below!
Don't miss out on the Mighty Gobbler 5k on Thanksgiving Day!
Online registration is open through Tuesday Nov 22.
Register in person Wednesday Nov 23 4pm to 7pm at packet pickup and on Thanksgiving Day starting at 7:30am
Come to: Lutheran Church of the Master
3333 Coolidge Troy MI 48084
Race Website: https://www.mightygobbler.com
Get to know our new IVC Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila McCann!
Sheila started at IVC in September of this year as our new Volunteer Coordinator! Some of her responsibilities in her role include recruiting, training, and supporting new/existing IVC volunteers; providing some extra support with client intake/client services; and participating in community outreach events. Sheila comes to us with 12 years of experience serving seniors in our community as a Volunteer Coordinator with organizations such as Senior Companion Program and Heartland Hospice. Sheila holds a Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology from Baker College, and through her internship opportunities, was able to work with Macomb County Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging 1-B. Outside of work, Sheila loves spending time with her family, friends, and her fur baby Bentley!
Sheila says: “It has been a joy working at IVC. My co-workers are terrific, and they really make it a wonderful place to work. Their efforts to carry out our mission at IVC is inspiring.”
Join us in welcoming Sheila to our team! We are so happy to have you and we are excited to see all the wonderful things you do for IVC!
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We understand that November 8th is an important day, and we want to work with every community we serve, to offer transportation free of charge in order to help you practice your right to vote. To encourage voter participation, SMART is offering FREE RIDES on Tuesday, November 8th. Passengers be sure to ask SMART drivers for a transfer on election day to ride DDOT. For more details, visit smartmovesus.org.
Come stop in and say hello to Stacey from IVC next Wednesday, November 9th from 9am to 3pm at the Macomb Family YMCA health fair! This event is open to all members of the community!
Thank you to the RHS SERVE & NHS (Romeo High School's SERVE and National Honor Society students) for helping one of our senior clients this past weekend by raking and bagging 50 bags of leaves! Their hard work moved the homeowner to tears! Thank you Romeo High School students for helping a senior be able to live independently in their own home longer!
If you have a group interested in helping a senior in need with some yardwork this fall, please give our office a call at 586 757 5551!
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Free IN-PERSON workshops for family caregivers. Learn the techniques and tips to help you take better care of yourself while taking care of a loved one or friend. Call 800-852-7795 or go to aaa1b.org to learn more.
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Free online workshop for seniors. Learn the techniques and skills to help you manage your type 2 diabetes. Go to aaa1b.org or call 800-852-7795 to learn more.
Great event that provides funding for the work of IVC! Please consider participating this year.
Make it a new Thanksgiving family tradition! Register today. mightygobbler.com
Check out this awesome event happening FRIDAY at the Washington Life Center - Council on Aging!
There will be a variety services that are offered all under one roof tomorrow. Stop by to say Hi! St. Clair County Sheriff will be at the event collecting unwanted/unused/expired prescription pills (pills only please, no needles/liquids)💊
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Have questions about Medicare? Our Q&A Tool has quick answers to the most common FAQs about eligibility and enrollment. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6182MoiQ8
IVC is looking for donations of food, toiletries, and small gifts to deliver to our homebound seniors/disabled adults this November and December for the holidays!
Below are items we are in need of! If you or your club, church, business, or school would like to donate items or provide a monetary donation as a sponsor so that we may be able to purchase these items, please give us a call at 586 757 5551!
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Do you need a new refrigerator? DTE Energy has partnered with OLHSA to give qualifying customers a new energy-efficient refrigerator to replace old inefficient models. Check out the flyer to see if you might be eligible. Reach out to [email protected] or (248)209-2616 to sign up!
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Next Saturday! National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Saturday
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Two locations:
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Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Flu vaccine can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, hospitalizations and has been shown to be life-saving. Fight flu and get vaccinated today! We can help. To make an appointment, go to: https://health.macombgov.org/healthappointment .
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Medicare Open Enrollment is here! It lasts from now through December 7 and will allow you to make choices about your Medicare Plan for 2023. For many people, that means thinking about their Part D Prescription Plan coverage. Our Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) team put together some quick tips on what you should think about when selecting a Medicare prescription plan. Remember, if you need help understanding your choices during Open Enrollment, you can make an appointment to talk to one of our very knowledgeable volunteer counselors. MMAP is a free and unbiased community resource. Give us a call at 800-803-7174.
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers had a great time at the Macomb County Senior Expo yesterday! Hundreds of participants, lots of great resources from vendors, fun activities, and even a visit from the governor!
Happy to be spreading the word about our organization and helping others in need!
Come see Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers and almost 100 other vendors at the largest senior expo in Macomb County tomorrow, October 20th at the Macomb Community College Lorenzo Cultural Center! Hope to see you there!
Thank you to St. Michael church in Sterling Heights for helping some of our IVC seniors in need with yard clean ups for their Mercy Day in Action on October 1st!
The help is so appreciated by our neighbors in need!
If your school, church, or service group is interested in helping with some leaf raking or yard clean ups for seniors in your community this fall, please give us a call at 586 757 5551!
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25650 Kelly Road
Roseville, MI
48066
| Monday | 9am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
WHAT WE DO
The program matches volunteers of all ages with older or
disabled adults to provide a variety of supportive services such as:
𐂌 transportation and help with errands;
𐂌 minor home repairs, maintenance, chores, & yardwork;
𐂌 light housekeeping and meal preparation;
𐂌 friendly visits and supportive phone calls;
𐂌 respite care (relief breaks for full-time family caregivers);
𐂌 and other assistance that can help someone remain safely at home.
The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program will try to find a helping hand for anyone who lives in Macomb County or parts of Oakland County, regardless of religious preference. All older and disabled adults who need assistance to remain at home are eligible for help, however priority is given to those with the greatest need. All services are offered without charge, although donations are greatly appreciated and help us reach out to more people in need.
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