This article first appeared in the Winter 2023 newsletter for Community of Care.
For 20 years, Community of Care has been serving older adults throughout the 1,700 square mile area of rural Cass County! We began serving clients in Arthur in 2003. The Casselton office and volunteer transportation program was added in 2005. During those 20 years, we have assisted older adults with information, referrals for service, Medicare Part D drug plan enrollment, help completing fuel/food/Medicaid applications, transportation to medical appointments, education and socialization events. Faith Community Nurse (FCN) program was added in 2012. Our FCNs provide outreach visits to help older adults understand health conditions, doctor’s orders and medications. Bone Builder classes are held in 6 locations in rural Cass.
What began 20 years ago has grown to serve greater number of clients and greater needs. Our programs and services have always been based on the needs of our clients.
Summer is a great time to plan socialization events for older adults in rural Cass. This picture is from a trip to a RedHawks game in July 2023.
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When Community of Care started in 2003, the decision was made to provide our services FREE-OF-CHARGE! In 2023, that continues to be the case—we DO NOT CHARGE for services, regardless of a person’s economic situation.
You might wonder how we are able to provide our programs and services. Thanks to many grantors and donors, we are able to continue providing services FREE-OF-CHARGE. In 2022, 67% of our budget was provided through local fundraisers, grants and https://communityofcarend.com/how-to-help/membership/make-a-donation.htmldonations!
We also rely on our DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS to meet clients needs. We COULD NOT DO WHAT WE DO, without the partnership of our volunteers and donors!
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We are excited to see what the next 20 years brings for Community of Care. One thing we do know, we will ALWAYS put our clients’ need first as we help older adults continue to say, “There’s no place like HOME in rural Cass County”!
