The Foothills Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Debbra Determan has been promoted to Director of the Foothills Caring Corps.  For the past year, Debbra has been the Community Liaison for the Caring Corps, as well as managing the Mobile Meals and Van Transportation programs.  She brings more than 25 years experience in Human Services management, volunteer management, and public health and social work program development.  Debbra holds a Masters of Public Health and a Masters in Social work, both from the University of Minnesota.

In recent years, Determan has played a leadership role in social service efforts that emphasize understanding and meeting the special needs of the elderly.  She sees many opportunities ahead for the Caring Corps program.  "Over the past six years, the volunteers of the Foothills Caring Corps have done a terrific job of meeting many of the needs of the homebound elderly.  The greater community has been a significant beneficiary of the generosity of these 'neighbors helping neighbors.'  The Desert Foothills area has such a dynamic, growing population, with diverse human service needs.  I look forward to working with the local communities to plan for and meet these current and future needs.  The aging of the baby boomer generation brings with it new issues and needs that will need to be understood and addressed.  This is a very interesting and exciting time for anticipating, planning for, and implementing programs that will address the issues and meet these emerging needs." 

Foothills Caring Corps Transportation 

FOOTHILLS CARING CORPS’ VAN SPELLS F.U.N.

 

The Foothills Caring Corps van program is one of its most popular programs.  The van is now in operation almost daily.  During March, Caring Corps neighbors enjoyed shopping at the Anthem Outlet Shops, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s; lunch at the Elephant Bar, Thai Pan, and Tonto Bar & Grill;  Movies at the Foothills and Desert Broom Libraries; and Bingo and lunch at the Paradise Valley Senior Center.  Concert trips included a Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Patti Page and the Lennon Sisters, and the Soul Solution.

 

To participate in the van program, you must be a Caring Corps neighbor and must be able to enter and exit the van with minimal assistance.  To find out more about the van program or how to receive Caring Corps services, call 480-488-1105.

Caring Corps Holds
Sweetheart Soiree

 
The Foothills Caring Corps held a Valentine's Sweetheart Soiree on February 13th at McGinnis Hall at Christ Anglican Episcopal Church of Carefree.  More than 100 Neighbors and Volunteers enjoyed an afternoon of music, song,  food, conversation, laughter, and fun.  Pastor Bob Hutson of Christ the Lord Lutheran Church was the Emcee.  Caring Corps Volunteer Roberta Jessing played the piano while everyone sang along to old favorites such as "Getting to Know You " and "Let Me Call You Sweetheart."  Russell Schmunk regaled us with "Frankie and Johnnie" and "Ain't She Sweet," while Bill Manfred brought tears to our eyes with his solo, "When I Fall in Love."  Members of the Builder's Club from Desert Arroyo Middle School surprised the audience with an "Oldies Trivia Quiz" that came with candy and prizes.  Everyone had a grand time and left with a Valentine, a hug, and a smile. 


                              Gerri Herlong in her V-day Hat.

                                                                  


Bill Manfred serenading the group.

Promoting community awareness of abuse, providing an anti-bullying curriculum in area middle schools (reaching 1000 students), and working to develop programs to help victims access counseling services.

2007 “Break the Cycle” Raffle


(from left to right) Ron and Susan Benveniste, Harley Davidson Fatboy winners, pictured along with Marie Vale owner of Harold’s Cave Creek Corral. Katharine Dennis of DVEA, being interviewed by Channel 3.

DVEA’s Annual “Break The Cycle” Raffle Benefiting Anti-Violence Programs is back

Anthony Viti helped “Break The Cycle” of domestic violence by entering the Domestic Violence Education and Assistance (DVEA) annual raffle drawing, and was the lucky winner who chose the $10,000 cash prize.

This year the winner had a choice between the Sportster XL 1200C or $10,000 cash.  A second prize, being a weekend at the Phoenician was won by Cave Creek resident Joyce Brown.  Third place, a Trek Coasting Bike was won by Celeste Gilbert and fourth place, 4 tee times and carts at Quintero Golf Course was won by Mike Mattson.

Proceeds from this annual event benefit DVEA’s anti-violence programs including:

• Second Step anti-bullying program
• Domestic Violence Shelter Holiday Gift Card program
• Mutually Respective Relationships Seminar
• Partnership with Consignment Shops

For more information on DVEA or its programs, call the Foothills Community Foundation at 480.488.1090 or email us at info@azfcf.org.

Give Away your old clothes to a good cause

Planning is underway to build a YMCA and multigenerational Community Center in the Foothills.  For more information visit
the Trashmasters Arizona website.

© 2006 Foothills Community Foundation