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  2023 Caregivers SurveyNovember 16, 2023
  If you have ever been to any of our programs… Read more: 2023 Caregivers Survey
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  Getting in GearFebruary 17, 2022
  Happy belated new year! As we reflect on our time… Read more: Getting in Gear
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  The State of Caregiving: A Time to ShiftDecember 4, 2021
  National Caregiver’s Month Happy National Caregiver’s Month! We started out… Read more: The State of Caregiving: A Time to Shift
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  The True Unsung HeroesDecember 4, 2021
  Being a caregiver is no small task. This year’s Caregiver… Read more: The True Unsung Heroes
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  October SpotlightOctober 16, 2021
  We depend on our volunteers to keep our events and… Read more: October Spotlight
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  The State of Caregiving – A Time to ShiftOctober 2, 2021
  It’s time again for your day of REST! We are… Read more: The State of Caregiving – A Time to Shift
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  Nominate a Caregiver!October 2, 2021
  The Caregiver of the Year Award  is an award designed… Read more: Nominate a Caregiver!
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  September is for SupportSeptember 1, 2021
  Here are the registration links for our September Support Events… Read more: September is for Support
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  Do you know the signs?April 15, 2021
  Thank you to everyone who joined us for last month’s… Read more: Do you know the signs?
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  Money Matters.April 7, 2021
  We are taking the Caregivers Financial Summit online! Plus we’re turning what was a once-a-year event into a full series!! This summit is free and designed especially for family caregivers. Register now to receive links for each monthly instalment in this series.
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  Get Ready!March 11, 2021
  1 in 7 people over the age of 45 are… Read more: Get Ready!
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  It’s time to reconnect.February 18, 2021
  Greetings and Happy National Caregivers Day! What a difference a… Read more: It’s time to reconnect.
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  A Caregiver’s ReflectionNovember 25, 2020
  “This conference started a healing process within me as a… Read more: A Caregiver’s Reflection
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  Congratulations, Caregiver’s Respite!November 25, 2020
  “thank you for all you do for those who give… Read more: Congratulations, Caregiver’s Respite!
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  Be PreparedNovember 24, 2020
  Join us on Wednesday, December 2 for one of our… Read more: Be Prepared
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  A Restful DayNovember 20, 2020
  I am sitting here almost speechless, going over the events… Read more: A Restful Day
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  10 Years of Shirts!November 9, 2020
  After 10 years, 14 conferences, and dozens more events for… Read more: 10 Years of Shirts!
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  A Caregiver’s TestimonyOctober 23, 2020
  “It’s given us the resources, the education, just the empowerment… Read more: A Caregiver’s Testimony
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  A Time To ShareOctober 22, 2020
  It’s time again for your day of REST! We are… Read more: A Time To Share
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  Your Future Already Started…Are You Ready?October 16, 2020
  We are taking the Caregivers Financial Summit online! Plus we’re turning what was a once-a-year event into a full series!! This summit is free and designed especially for family caregivers. Register now to receive links for each monthly instalment in this series.
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  Our Caregivers Financial Summit is Back!August 1, 2020
  We are taking the Caregivers Financial Summit online! Plus we’re turning what was a once-a-year event into a full series!! This summit is free and designed especially for family caregivers. Register now to receive links for each monthly instalment in this series.
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  Healthy Eating is within ReachAugust 1, 2020
  Next month, we will be joined by Health and Nutrition Expert, Ebony Lott, for a series on Shopping, Cooking, and Eating Within Your Budget. Each online class will cover a range of topics from smart buying and easy recipes to meal planning and exercise! Register now to get the links to join these free events!
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  Monthly Resource Highlight: Respite ResourceJuly 8, 2020
  Wanted to talk about respite for a few minutes. Hopefully… Read more: Monthly Resource Highlight: Respite Resource
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  8 Ways to Pamper Yourself (even during a crisis)July 7, 2020
  1. Do some type of spiritual reading everyday (encourage yourself)… Read more: 8 Ways to Pamper Yourself (even during a crisis)
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  Benefits of Drinking WaterJuly 7, 2020
  Humans are made up of at least 60% water. We… Read more: Benefits of Drinking Water
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  2020 Caregiver’s Financial SummitApril 23, 2020
  To preserve the safety of our community, and the vulnerable… Read more: 2020 Caregiver’s Financial Summit
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  Avoiding AbuseApril 11, 2020
  Special thank you to Belinda Bryan – Elder Care Coordinator… Read more: Avoiding Abuse
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  We R.A.I.S.E.d Our Concerns!February 27, 2020
  On February 1st, Caregiver’s Respite hosted a Special Concerns for… Read more: We R.A.I.S.E.d Our Concerns!
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  Southern Women’s Show 2020January 29, 2020
  Thanks to all our volunteers that helped us find and… Read more: Southern Women’s Show 2020
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  R.A.I.S.EJanuary 21, 2020
  The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (R.A.I.S.E.) Family Caregivers… Read more: R.A.I.S.E
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  Share with usDecember 17, 2019
  Caregiver’s Respite is going into it’s tenth year, can you… Read more: Share with us
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  Caregiver’s Christmas Party 2019December 17, 2019
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  2019 Caregiver’s Rest Conference RecapNovember 22, 2019
  Wow. We had a great time at our 14th Caregiver’s… Read more: 2019 Caregiver’s Rest Conference Recap
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  SAVE THE DATE! 2019 CAREGIVER’S REST CONFERENCEAugust 16, 2019
  Registration is Now Closed
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  Welcome to the Respite & Resource Center!July 16, 2019
  Thank you! Thank you!!Thank you!!! Wow! Last weekend was very… Read more: Welcome to the Respite & Resource Center!
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  Health Literacy Workshop 2019July 16, 2019
  Thank you! The 2019 Health Literacy Training Workshop was a… Read more: Health Literacy Workshop 2019
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  Let’s TalkJuly 12, 2019
  Starting hard conversations with your family about important health care… Read more: Let’s Talk
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  GRIEF WORKSHOPJuly 12, 2019
  We want to thank everyone for coming out to the… Read more: GRIEF WORKSHOP
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  2019 Caregivers Financial Summit RecapMay 17, 2019
  Recap of the Second Annual Caregivers Financial Summit – April 11, 2019
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  CONCERNS 4 CAREGIVERSFebruary 13, 2019
  CHECK THE CALENDER FOR THE NEXT EVENT DATE
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  Five ways to support a Family Caregiver.February 13, 2019
  #1 – Give them a break! Yes, everybody needs a… Read more: Five ways to support a Family Caregiver.
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  Start today planning for care.February 1, 2019
  Give your family a fighting chance – start strategizing today for how you will plan to pay for your own care. Seek out financial help from a professional to help you navigate, plan, and answer questions about caring for your loved one.
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  What is the Difference?January 25, 2019
  written by Chad A. Cardwell, LL.M. What’s the difference between… Read more: What is the Difference?
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  Securing RetirementJanuary 24, 2019
  written by Sandra J. Bailey, LACP, AU, AINS Millennials, Generation… Read more: Securing Retirement
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  Mind Full or Mindful?January 8, 2019
  Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present,… Read more: Mind Full or Mindful?
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  Caregiver’s Rest Conference 2018January 4, 2019
  SPEAKERS 2018 CAREGIVERS OF THE YEAR PARTICIPANTS ART VOLUNTEERS Rest, Balance,… Read more: Caregiver’s Rest Conference 2018
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  Believe that You can!January 4, 2019
  Believe (verb):to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the… Read more: Believe that You can!
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  2018 Laura E. Carter 5K Walk/ Run RecapDecember 26, 2018
  Caregiving is something that affects all families. Did you know… Read more: 2018 Laura E. Carter 5K Walk/ Run Recap
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  2018 Laura E Carter 5k Walk/Run PicturesDecember 26, 2018
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  Caregiver’s Respite 2018 CalendarSeptember 7, 2018
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  What is Palliative Care?September 4, 2018
  As a patient advocate, I have volunteered with the National… Read more: What is Palliative Care?
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  2013 Caregiver’s Rest ConferenceSeptember 3, 2018
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  Plain Language Planning Workshop 8/2/18September 3, 2018
  We had a blast at the Plain Language Planning workshop… Read more: Plain Language Planning Workshop 8/2/18
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  Laura E. Carter Walk TestimonyAugust 12, 2018
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  Health LiteracyJuly 22, 2018
    “Health literacy refers to how a person can get… Read more: Health Literacy
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  2017 Laura E. Carter 5K Walk/Run RecapJuly 1, 2018
  2017 Race Awards 2017 Race Pictures 2017 Race Blog
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  Plain Language Planning: Talking with Providers and Family about HealthcareJune 22, 2018
  Plain Language Planning: Talking with Providers and Family about Healthcare… Read more: Plain Language Planning: Talking with Providers and Family about Healthcare
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  2017 Laura E. Carter 5K Walk/ Run PhotosNovember 16, 2017
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  Listening Session for Working Family CaregiversMay 20, 2017
  Thank you to everyone who came out to the Listening… Read more: Listening Session for Working Family Caregivers
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  Caregiver’s Respite “The Art of Caring” Silent Auction Art Fundraiser”January 13, 2017
  Caregiver’s Respite Presents “The Art of Caring” Silent Auction Art… Read more: Caregiver’s Respite “The Art of Caring” Silent Auction Art Fundraiser”
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  What kind of doctor do I need – By Janice WilliamsDecember 19, 2016
  Getting Proper healthcare comes down to understanding which healthcare practitioner… Read more: What kind of doctor do I need – By Janice Williams
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  It’s time to talk about brain health!October 27, 2016
  Have you been noticing changes in an older adult for… Read more: It’s time to talk about brain health!
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  5 Benefits of Reflexology by Janice WilliamsOctober 27, 2016
  I got a chance to speak to Lawanda Allen (LMTMMP)… Read more: 5 Benefits of Reflexology by Janice Williams
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  11th Annual Caregiver’s Rest ConferenceSeptember 7, 2016
  Are you ready to Celebrate? Please join us for this… Read more: 11th Annual Caregiver’s Rest Conference
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  How to communicate effectively with your healthcare provider- By Janice WilliamsAugust 12, 2016
  Developing a healthcare team is very important. One of our… Read more: How to communicate effectively with your healthcare provider- By Janice Williams
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  November is National Family Caregiver Month – By Janice WilliamsAugust 12, 2016
    November is coming and along with it brings National… Read more: November is National Family Caregiver Month – By Janice Williams
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  What is BMI?- By Janice WilliamsAugust 12, 2016
  BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a type… Read more: What is BMI?- By Janice Williams
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  Pill Boxes are not all the same – By Janice WilliamsJuly 25, 2016
  Pill boxes are not all the same. There are literally… Read more: Pill Boxes are not all the same – By Janice Williams
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  What does LTSS mean and why is it important to a caregiver- By Janice WilliamsJune 14, 2016
  “Long Term Care Support Service” is a term that is… Read more: What does LTSS mean and why is it important to a caregiver- By Janice Williams
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  How Good Are You at Relaxing – By Janice WilliamsJune 14, 2016
  Do you know that August 15 2016 is National Relaxation… Read more: How Good Are You at Relaxing – By Janice Williams
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  4 ways to prepare yourself for your home health nurse visit -By Janice Williams.June 14, 2016
  Thousands of people are discharged daily from hospitals and part… Read more: 4 ways to prepare yourself for your home health nurse visit -By Janice Williams.
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  Listening Session For Working Family CaregiversMay 23, 2016
    Join us on September 21 for our next Listening… Read more: Listening Session For Working Family Caregivers
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  The Caregiver’s Rest Conference November 2015 was a huge success!February 24, 2016
  Caregivers from around the Mid- South learned how to better… Read more: The Caregiver’s Rest Conference November 2015 was a huge success!
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  Register for the 2016 Caregiver’s Rest Conference!February 24, 2016
  November is National Family Caregivers Month! We will have our… Read more: Register for the 2016 Caregiver’s Rest Conference!
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  Five things you should do when your loved one is discharged from the hospital.February 24, 2016
  As a nurse, I have literally discharged hundreds of patients… Read more: Five things you should do when your loved one is discharged from the hospital.
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  Taking care of youFebruary 24, 2016
  I got a chance to talk to Andrea Johnson, the… Read more: Taking care of you
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  Preparing to Care Kickoff 2016February 24, 2016
  Thanks to everyone who came to our Preparing to Care… Read more: Preparing to Care Kickoff 2016
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  Five Wishes Booklet, a Great Resource!October 16, 2015
    This is a great resource for anyone 18 or… Read more: Five Wishes Booklet, a Great Resource!
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  Know Your Health Care TeamOctober 16, 2015
  What is a Nurse Practitioner? A Nurse Practitioner is a… Read more: Know Your Health Care Team
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  Sister PactOctober 16, 2015
  Today I made a pact with my friend of 30… Read more: Sister Pact
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  5 Tips for Taking Care of (YOU) the CaregiverOctober 16, 2015
  Caregivers often set aside their self-care needs to make sure… Read more: 5 Tips for Taking Care of (YOU) the Caregiver
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  It’s time again; FLU Season is in full bloom!October 14, 2015
  Influenza otherwise known as the flu is a contagious virus… Read more: It’s time again; FLU Season is in full bloom!
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  Do You Know Your Cholesterol Levels?October 13, 2015
  Many people have high cholesterol and don’t even know it. … Read more: Do You Know Your Cholesterol Levels?
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  5 Great Benefits of Eating Whole GrainsOctober 13, 2015
  The Benefits of Eating Whole Grains By: Janice Williams Whole… Read more: 5 Great Benefits of Eating Whole Grains
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  5 Things You Need to Build a Caregiving TeamOctober 13, 2015
  Family care-giving can be overwhelming.  You can be put in… Read more: 5 Things You Need to Build a Caregiving Team
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  What is a Caregiver?October 12, 2015
  A caregiver is a person who provides emotional and or… Read more: What is a Caregiver?
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  Happy National Family Caregiver Month!October 12, 2015
  Did you Know ……….29% of the U.S. adult population, or… Read more: Happy National Family Caregiver Month!
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  2015 Working Family Caregivers Champions Grantees.September 7, 2015
  The coalition recognized U.S. Representative Steve Cohen as the Caregiving… Read more: 2015 Working Family Caregivers Champions Grantees.
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  Problems grow as caregivers ageSeptember 7, 2015
  Good morning Caregiver !!!  Please listen or read this article.… Read more: Problems grow as caregivers age
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  Worth WatchingMay 13, 2015
  Premiering this May PBS has a new series called  Caring… Read more: Worth Watching
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  Hope ConferenceMay 7, 2015
  Join us for the Hope Conference brought to you by… Read more: Hope Conference
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  Men Who CareJanuary 6, 2015
  During the ninth annual Caregiver’s Rest Conference held Nov. 11… Read more: Men Who Care
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  Janice Williams Local Memphis 24 InterviewNovember 20, 2014
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  Do You Need Health Insurance?November 20, 2014
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  Happy Family Caregiver Month!November 3, 2014
  Did you Know ……….29% of the U.S. adult population, or… Read more: Happy Family Caregiver Month!
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  Thank You Caregivers for All That You Do!November 3, 2014
  Thank you Caregivers for all that you do ….. you… Read more: Thank You Caregivers for All That You Do!
• The Washington Post Wants YOU!October 28, 2014
  The Washington Post is interested in talking to adult caregivers… Read more: The Washington Post Wants YOU!
• Free Enrollment Assistance with the Affordable Health Care ActMarch 4, 2014
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  Photos from Our Long Distance Caregiving Event!March 4, 2014
  Thanks to all who came out on February 15, to… Read more: Photos from Our Long Distance Caregiving Event!
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  Preparing to Care 2014 Kick Off [Photos]February 3, 2014
  Thanks to all who attended the kick – off for… Read more: Preparing to Care 2014 Kick Off [Photos]