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P U B L I S H E D Q U A R T E R L Y
M A R C H 2 0 1 9
H E L L O N E I G H B O R
The Saturday before
Christmas, I had an ankle
injury that put a stop to my
normal activities. No matter
how independent we are,
there will be a time in our life
when we need help. If you
have family, friends and finan-
cial resources, help is on the
way. But what if you don’t? It
doesn’t take long for frustra-
tion, loneliness and depression
to take over. That’s where
Samaritan Caregivers comes
in: no cost assistance from
trustworthy, dependable &
caring people.
Heartfelt thanks to our
2018 donors, especially those
who gave in response to our
end-of-year request, netting
over $8500, including many
memorials.
Did you brave the frigid
weather to attend this year’s
Chocolate Celebration? With
44 vendors, over $20,000 was
raised by people wanting to
get out of the house and eat
chocolate! It was our best
revenue year ever!
Your gifts of love allow our
senior friends to continue to
live at home, with independ-
ence, dignity & quality of life.
Live life with a due sense of
responsibility, not as those who
do not know the meaning of
life, but as those who do.
Ephesians 5:15
Yours in Christ,
Jamey Henderson, Exec. Dir.
1 food pantry shopper, one day/month. Differ-ent days/time/locations available to get food for seniors.
2 drivers URGENTLY needed until April to get seniors to medical appointments or gro-cery store until snow-bird drivers return. Drive when it works
with your schedule.
1 office sub to fill in 8—noon or noon-4 occasionally. Good phone & basic com-puter skills with the desire to talk to and help seniors.
It’s easy to be a volunteer!
Call the office or sign up:
www.samaritancaregivers.org
Show others that you care
Neighbor to Neighbor
Why not me and you?
Office Needs
First class stamps
Disinfecting wipes
Lysol disinfecting spray
2 ply quality toilet tissue
Copy paper
Flash drives 8 or 16 GB
Bingo prizes - call for details
Swiffer wet sweeper refills
“I was 11 when my brother & I took over mowing the grass for a widow after my father died. He always said somebody has to do it—-why not me and you?” Jack Brady continues that philosophy of helping others by driving for Samaritan Caregivers, often two or three times a week during the winter, when other drivers are enjoying warmer weather. Transportation scheduler, Teresa Simpson says “Jack is such a good guy. I can always count on him to drive, especially with last-minute requests. Sometimes he even re-arranges his schedule so he can help.” Men drivers seem to give
those served a secure feeling. “It’s a generational thing,” Teresa added. “Our seniors are used to men helping them get in and out of the car and carry-ing groceries inside the house.” “Jack has a car, which is easy for older people to get in and out of,” Teresa added. “And he is a people person who doesn’t say no very often when I ask him to drive.” After finishing his Associ-ates degree in Computer Infor-mation Systems at Ivy Tech in 2002, he checked out charities online. “Samaritan Caregivers was the closest one to my house.” Jack began volunteering as an IT volunteer, which he con-tinues to do, in addition to, his driving responsibilities. Why is he still volunteering for Samaritan Caregivers after 17 years? “It makes me feel good. Everyone should be involved in things that help them get to know someone that isn’t in their small circle. It makes life easier when we connect with others.” “The lady in her 90’s who I
drive each week is so pleasant and grateful. Many don’t have family to help.” Teresa would like to have one or two more drivers, especially men, to drive until the end of April, when snow-bird drivers return. Those interested should have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and a dependable vehicle. “If you are in town this winter, please help!” And in the words of Jack’s father, “Why not me and you?” Jamey Henderson, Executive Director
Jack with transportation sponsor, Kim Tracy,
All-Pro Plumbing
$1160 was raised during our Holiday fundraising event with Popcorn Café! THANKS to everyone who made this possible! When you order ink and toner from Cartridge World through their “EasyOrder” online system, 5% of your purchases benefit Samaritan Caregivers! Same or next day delivery, 100% satisfac-tion, no-cost printer advice, competitive pricing & tech support are added benefits! Go to www.cwkokomo.com/samaritancaregivers and sign up now! You can donate to Samaritan Caregivers from Amazon.com when you shop online! Sign up at http://smile.amazon.com/about and select Samaritan Caregivers. $53 was received for 4th qtr 2018! Center Township awarded $10,000 to Samaritan Caregivers for 2019. This helps to ensure that no-cost assistance is available for people 65+ still living at home in Howard County! Grateful for your continued support!
In Memory of Robert Truman
Gregg & Joni Alexander & Family
In Memory of Marjorie Muhl
Janine Bagwell
In Memory of Shirley Osborne
Milt & Pat Bevington Royce & Michelle Cage
Phyllis Dye Helen Freidline
Corbin King Jeff Komlanc
Steve/Peggy Martelli Jeffrey & Alice Porter Mary Wilda Wolford
In Memory of Dan Bourff
Barbara Bourff
In Memory of Mary Ruth Enochs
Lori Conder
In Memory of Barbara Smith
Kay Faucett
In Memory of James Michael Smith
Harold & Joyce Fields
In Honor of Nicki Frecker
Lauren Frecker
In Memory of Annette Rempert-Scheel
William & Karen Grimm
In Memory of Chuck Hefley
Nancy Hefley
In Memory of Ron Colby, Marie Ortman, Virgina Rea,
Larry Webster
Phillip & Joan Lake
In Memory of Joyce Jacobs
Ron & Mary Louise Leisure
In Memory of Gerald and Marjorie Snow
Rebecca Miller
In Memory of Clarence Holman
Arlene Morelock
In Memory of William D. (Bill) Henderson
Scott & Joan Campbell Greg/Patty Drake
Robert & Rebekah Gillum William & Karen Grimm
Dick & Darlene Henderson David Little
Keith & Paige Mann Bruce & Liz Robinson
Kay Ryan Cathy Scott & Rick Walton James & Teresa Simpson
Ruth Suter Ed & Judy Zakrzewski
In Memory of
Dr Karam Abbasi’s Mother
Anonymous
In Memory of Raymond Reed
Anonymous
Memorials & Honorariums October 16, 2018 – February 15, 2019
In Memory of Arleen Smith
Chester Smith
In Memory of Loren and Audra Crispen
Corrine Pickering
In Memory of Fern Andrews, David Webb & Linda Gillam
Janice D. Webb
In Memory of Bud Harmon
Ed & Diana Pulver
In Memory of Art & Mary Simpson,
George & Anna Mae Lohrman
James & Teresa Simpson
In Memory of John, Ruth and Johnny Fredrick
Ted & Miriam Slate
In Memory of Anita Tenbrook
Don Tenbrook
In Memory of Greg Duncan
Dianna Delgado
Good job, NORTHVIEW CHURCH for completing a big backyard cleanup for one of our friends during your Good Neighbor Weekend last October. Thanks for putting feet to your faith!
Grateful to Kisha Fairchild and Mrs. Huffman, 3rd grade teacher and her class at ACACIA ACADEMY for Valentine’s Day gift bags! Appreciation to UW Engagement Coordinator, Austin Hooker for coordinating the project. Our senior friends were delighted to receive the treats & feel the love from Acacia students for Valentine’s Day!
Samaritan Caregivers Neighborhood
Ralph/Cindy Joyce Barbara Keirn Jason Kelly
Ron/Jan King Suzanne King
Robert Knolinski Dr. Carl Kuenzli
George/Anndora Laflin Bill/Barbara Lambert
Thomas/Lucille Layton Charles/Susan Lebo Terry/Louise Lehman
Ron/Mary Louise Leisure Mike/Pam Maloney
Larry Mann Paul/Susan Manning
Bill Martin Earl/Janet Martin
Sylvia Mason BJ/Helen Matchett Don/Judie McCoy
Dorothy McDermott Jim/Nancy McFadyen
Gene/Nancy McGarvey Thomas/Sheryl McGovern
Matt/Dian McKinney Judith McNichol
Mary Miner Helen Moloch Shirley Moore
Morning Star Church–Faithful Followers/
ABF Class Susan Mueller
Carole Murdock Allen/Kay Oberlin
Merrell/Barbara Owen Stan/Lois Pefley
Carole Petro Corrine Pickering
Jeffrey/Alice Porter Dennis/Tammy Price
Ellen Privett Ed/Diana Pulver
Rosemary Quakenbush Roy/Mary Quinn Kyle/Lisa Rayl Arletta Reith Alice Rexing
Lawrence/Carol Ricci Edwin Riley
Richard/Diane Robison Glenn Rodgers, Jr.
Fannie Rody John/Maria Rudy Diane Russeau
Bruce/Carol Savage
BELIEVER: $2500 + Anonymous Andy Roller
St. Vincent Kokomo Smith Fuqua Foundation
Samaritan: $1000-$2400
Anonymous Royla Jane Brown Jo Anne Harmon Jeff/Leslee Lantz
Chuck/Marge Pennington E.P. Severns
James/Teresa Simpson
Caregiver: $500-$999 Anonymous Karen Berg
David/Donna Brownfield Del-Ra Club
Dr. Pratap/Nirmala Gohil Grace UMC, Methodist Women
Hillsdale UMC LPL Financial Foundation
Jerral/Karen Long Jane E. O`Haver-Hall Steve/Peggy Martelli
Martina Quillen Shiloh UMC
Neighbor: $250-$499 Anonymous
Janine Bagwell Jim/Marvel Butcher
Dr. Carl/LaVerne Grothouse Douglas/Angela Heckman Charles/Patricia Hinders
Carl/Waneta Johnson Steve/Sue Kay
Phillip/Joan Lake Wayne McElfresh
Margie Means Mark/Rosemary Miller
Rebecca Miller Tom/Betty Poppas
Craig/Dawn Sell Tom/Judy Sheehan
Shiloh UMC Tri-Kappa
UAW Local 685
Friend: $25-$249 Karen Altergott-Roberts
Anonymous Don/Gail Beaton
Milt/Pat Bevington Rhonda/Brent Blinn
Christina Bogue Kathryn F. Books
Cindy/William Brock Milton Brown
Greg/Sandy Brown Janet Burke Ellora Butler
Royce/Michelle Cage August/Catherine Ciresi
Linda Clark Maxine Clark Patty Cohee
Constance M. Collins Lori Conder
Victoria Conwell Anne Conyers
Jill Cooke Tom/Leelia Cornell
Stephen Daily Linda Decker
Ted/Janet DeGarmo Dianna Delgado
James/Jean Douce Jan Drac
Norma Dunn Phyllis Dye
Shirley Eads Sharmaine/Michael Ellison
Faith Presbyterian Kay Faucett
Sid/Carole Faulkner Jaetta Ferguson Don/Betty Fields
Harold/Joyce Fields First Congregational Church
Myrtle Fort Lauren Frecker Marilyn Freelan Barbara Garrard Sherry Gaylor
William/Karen Grimm Michelle/Teresa Haendiges
M. Kathryn Hagenow Frank Harvey
Heartland Church Nancy Hefley
Gary/Jamey Henderson Jim/Linda Henry David/Julia Ingle Larry/Judy Ingle Peggy Johnson
Jim/Barb Schlie Vanessa Scott
George/Ima Jean Shelton Kay Shrock
Chester Smith Don/Karen Smith
Randal/Lynda Smith Beverly Snodgrass
Brenda Snow Patricia Sottong St Luke’s UMC- Builder’s Class
Southside Christian Church Carol Steltenkamp
Ruth Suter David/Karen Sward Sonny/Sue Tickfer Kim Knarr Tracy
Dianne Waggaman Robert/Karen Walck
Janice Webb Phillip/Judith Wehmeyer
Lauren West Jo Ann Weisner
Christine Whitaker Dr. Norman Wilson Mary Wilda Wolford
Doug Workinger Tim/Pat Worley
Robert/Judy Worrell Doris Wotring
Jerry/Betty Yost
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Donations received
January 8, 2018 - February 15, 2019 It is only through donations like yours that we continue to provide no-cost assistance to seniors aging in place!
Our sincere
apology if your name has been
omitted or is listed incorrectly.
Please call us at
765.453.7611 so that we can
correct our records and give
you proper recognition.
Mission Statement
Volunteers providing free help for people
65 and over, still living at home in
Howard County to maintain
independent living.
2705 S. Berkley Rd. Ste 3C
Kokomo, IN 46902
Phone: 765-453-7611
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.samaritancaregivers.org
Office Hours:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Thursday
8:00 am - noon Friday
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #186 KOKOMO, IN
Return Service Requested
Complete list of winners, photos & more: www.samaritancaregivers.org
MARK YOUR CALENDAR—2/7/2020
A day without chocolate is a day without sunshine.
THANKS FOR OUR BEST YEAR EVER! 44 booths—-5064 tickets sold—-over $20,000 for seniors aging in place
People’s Choice: J Edwards Create-A-Cake Trilogy Health Best Display: Trilogy Health Dreams to Reality Primrose Retirement Community
Critic’s Choice: Baked—Love on a Leash Beverage—-Joyful Creations Candy—So Good Candy Miscellaneous—-Bob Evans
Haynes International Kokomo Grain First Farmers Bank & Trust
Indiana Heartland Federal Credit Union Simpson Honey Farm
