2018 End of Year Accomplishments & Appeal
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Warm wishes to you and yours for |
Opportunities like these don’t happen every day!
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We envision the STC model being integrated into person-centered care programs in hospitals around the country and woven into of the curriculum for students of social work and nursing. To make these goals a reality we need to step up the level of STC awareness among caregivers, professionals and institutions to confirm what this RN had to say about STC.|
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STC Conferences!
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We have several great opportunities during the rest of this year to spread the word about our evidence-informed STC model and to network with brand new audiences. My attendance at the important conferences listed below would allow me to make valuable connections that could lead to significant visibility and progress for STC and our organization.
However, we do need your support to enable us to attend.
Please help us raise $6,000
to cover travel, hotel and conference fees.
We ask that you TAKE ACTION NOW as our first conference is in June. A generous tax-deductible donation of $100, $500 or $1,000 or more would help us. Or pool your donation with others in your group for one larger one.
To donate online go to: www.sharethecare.org and click on any SUPPORT US button. If sending a check, please send to the address below and make it payable to:
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(Fortunately in a couple of instances the conference fee is covered by a scholarship or gift, as listed below each conference.)
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STC 2017 End of year Accomplishments and Appeal
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SHARE THE CARE End of Year Accomplishments & Appeal
SHARE THE CARE™ IS LOOKING FORWARD TO 2017
November/December 2016
Dear Share The Care™ Supporters,
You are the BEST! We are always encouraged by the enthusiasm that groups, health professionals, faith communities, working caregivers and our friends have for the STC model. It is the fuel that keeps us going. Last year your donations made it possible for us to present STC and the research at several highly visible global conferences in order to build awareness that STC is an evidence-informed caregiving model. We were very successful in establishing important new contacts and interest for STC. Thank you!
At the top of our wish list for this year are funds to purchase (newer) refurbished computers and tech person to install software and transfer all our files. Our equipment is totally outdated. Our computer operating systems are no longer supported by FireFox or Safari so that drastically limits our ability to participate in certain webinars or download files. We are also in great need of a lighter, and more up-to-date laptop for travel/teaching.
COLLABORATIONS are key to expansion in 2017 and we are delighted to report on one already in action. STC and Road Scholar have joined forces to give family caregivers and individuals in STC groups an opportunity to apply for ten educational travel grants. STC is reaching out to our STC groups and to other organizations in order to alert their caregivers about this chance for a well-deserved respite experience. If you qualify to apply, or in the case of STC groups, you have a deserving member you’d like to nominate, check out the special landing page we have created for this exciting promotion.
If you are part of an STC group, or are helped by one, please reflect on your experience and the value of having a ready-made plan to organize and sustain your group. We need you to TAKE ACTION NOW to back our work generously this year. A meaningful tax-deductible donation of $100, $500 or $1,000 or more would help sustain our efforts. To donate online go to: www.sharethecare.org or if you prefer by check. If sending a check, please send to the address below and make it payable to:
ShareTheCaregiving/NCCI
C/o The National Center for Civic Innovation – 6th floor
121 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10013-1590
Visit our website DONATE page that lists a variety of other ways people can give including shopping online through our website.
EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS – YOUR GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
And please send us your STC group photos and stories to inspire new groups.
Warm wishes to you and yours for
A Healthy and Magical Holiday Season,
Sheila
Sheila Warnock
Founder & President
Your tax-deductible donations will cover our conference fund allowing us to travel and present the STC model and research at highly visible conferences. (Our abstract has already been accepted by four.) Also to cover the cost of books, printing brochures and creating new program materials. My computer is over 12 years old and needs to be replaced.
Click here or on the image above to read our accomplishments as an enlargeable PDF!
2015 Thank you & Appeal
SHARETHECAREGIVING INC. A PROGRAM OF
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“The industry of healthcare is mandated to find ways to deliver quality, safe care in an efficient manner. Share The Care enables us to meet that challenge without sacrificing the humanity needed to be patient/family centered.”
(Quoted from an STC professional user) ~ PhD, RN-BC
Whether you are a caregiver, a group member, a health professional or a community please consider the ways STC has impacted your life, your work and your community for the better and take action to support our mission.
With only 3 days left before the New Year please consider a tax-deductible donation to STC especially if you have never gifted us before.
Help get STC off to a rousing start in 2016 and build on the considerable momentum gained in 2015.
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Your support helped us to
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As our work continues to touch the lives of so many around the world, we ask for your support now. Please consider a tax-deductible donation of $100, $500 or $1,000 (or whatever you can afford) to help us to expand and sustain our efforts. Please give generously online at: www.sharethecare.orgor if you prefer to give by check please make it payable as listed below and mail it to the address shown.
ShareTheCaregiving/NCCI
C/o The National Center for Civic Innovation – 6th floor
121 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10013-1590
You can even make a significant donation to STC as a whole group. Please visit our website DONATE page that lists a variety of ways people can give.And now you can support us by doing your online Holiday (or anytime) shopping or travel reservations through our website.
EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS – YOUR GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
We always welcome your STC group photos and stories for the website. They really do inspire others. Please help us gain visibility and “LIKE US” on Facebook: Share The Care™ and: Twitter ShareTheCareOrg
With gratitude, and best wishes for a Healthy, Happy New Year.
Sheila
Sheila Warnock
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Your tax-deductible donations will cover our conference fund allowing us to travel and present the STC model and research at highly visible conferences. Also to cover the cost of books, printing brochures and creating new program materials. My computer is over 12 years old and needs to be replaced.
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End of Year Accomplishments & Appeal
SHARE THE CARE™
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OVER THE YEARS YOUR SUPPORT has allowed us to evolve from a guidebook to a non-profit organization that continues to help care recipients, their caregivers and families at a vulnerable time by providing a tried and true plan for their relatives, friends and neighbors to help them. In fact, the recent STC research that included participants from the US, Canada and Australia confirm the benefits to everyone involved in a STC group.
“Having the different experiences spread around so nobody got really burnt out made our connection with each other on the team and with our friend just kind of one of grace, one of beauty, instead of obligation.”
~ Share The Care Group Member
Structured Interview, 2014
As we end 2015, STC is being used for a new State Initiative in Wisconsin that will focus on supporting people who live alone with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease. Our next professional training is scheduled for December at North Shore-LIJ Stern Center for Rehabilitation in Manhasset, New York. We alsolearned that at the NYS Caregiving Respite Conference in Albany this month, the STC presentation rated “highest in relevance” for the 118 participants – caregivers and health professionals from throughout New York State.
We are optimistic about 2016, especially since we have recently welcomed three new Board members. Our goal now is to step back and take an objective look at all we’ve accomplished and with the help of our Board, Steering Committee, Advisory Board, donors, caregivers, STC groups and volunteers chart a roadmap for the coming years.
As the STC model continues to touch the lives of so many around the world, we ask you to take action now. Please consider a tax-deductible donation of$100, $500 or $1,000 to help us grow and expand our efforts. Please give generously online at: www.sharethecare.org or if you prefer to give by check please make it payable as listed below and mail it to the address shown.
ShareTheCaregiving/NCCI
C/o The National Center for Civic Innovation – 6th floor
121 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10013-1590
You can even make a significant donation to STC as a whole group. Please visit our website DONATE page that lists a variety of ways people can give.And now you can support us by doing your online Holiday (or anytime) shopping or travel reservations through our website.
EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS – YOUR GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
We always welcome your STC group photos and stories for the website. They really do inspire others. Please help us gain visibility and “LIKE US” on Facebook: Share The Care™ and: Twitter ShareTheCareOrg
With gratitude, we wish you and yours a Healthy and Joyous Holiday Season,
Sheila
Sheila Warnock
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Your tax-deductible donations will cover our conference fund allowing us to travel and present the STC model and research at highly visible conferences. (Our abstract has already been accepted by four.) Also to cover the cost of books, printing brochures and creating new program materials. My computer is over 12 years old and needs to be replaced.
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Your support helped us to
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2015 NYS Caregiving & Respite Conference
Albany, NY Final Transitions Conference Death, Science and Conciousness
Tucson, AZ 7th Annual Palliative Care Conference
Molloy College, NY
Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Conference
NY, NY STC Professional Training
Baraboo, WI
Wausau, WI STC Professional Training
The Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation, Manhasset, NY
IFC – 3rd World Congress on Integrated Care
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STC EXCITING RESEARCH NEWS!
The STC research study has been completed providing confirmation of what we have been saying about the STC experience for the last 20 years. We can now describe STC as an “evidenced-informed model.” (See below)
A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the STC care recipients, caregivers and group members from the US, Canada and Australia who participated in this important study. It could not have happened without you! And we truly appreciate all the groups out there using STC to help more and more people who need caregiving support. BRAVO.
Unless you are in the healthcare field this study may not seem like a big deal, but for STC, it should help to open more opportunities for funding and programs so that we can reach, teach and help many more caregivers everywhere.
The Call to Action
Our job now is to get the word out to professionals.
Researcher, Amy Hegener and I need to present “SHARE THE CARE™ – An Established Model Supported by Research and Practice”at important conferences in late 2015 – into 2016 and have submitted abstracts.
Society for Social Work and Research
20th Annual Conference – Washington, DC
3rd World Congress on Integrated Care
International Conference – Mexico City
American Society on Aging
2016 Aging in America – Washington, DC
HealthCareChaplaincy 3rd Annual “Caring for the Human Spirit”
Global Conference – San Diego. CA
NOW, AFTER A YEAR OF HARD WORK to reach this point, we really need everyone’s support to cover our conference fees and travel.
THE GOAL IS $14,000
Please donate online at www.sharethecare.org or if you prefer by check. Your can make a donation in honor of a friend or loved one. If you are in a STC group this is a great reason for a group donation.
Or If you prefer send us a check payable to ShareTheCaregiving/NCCI and mail it to:
ShareTheCaregiving Inc.
c/o The National Center for Civic Innovation – 6th Floor
121 Avenue of the Americas
New York City, NY 10013-1590
YOUR GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Please include your name and address so we can properly acknowledge your gift and; if you would like to be kept informed of STC news, your email address. As always your group stories and photos for our website are always encouraged and welcome.
THANK YOU!!!
ONWARD, UPWARD!
Sheila
Sheila Warnock
About the Research
The STC program is supported by a descriptive evaluation using a non-experimental mixed-methods design. The study sample was purposive and included a total of 143 participants from around the US, Canada and Australia. Data were collected via an online survey and through follow-up phone interviews.
The following research questions were addressed:
- Is participation in STC associated with a reduced level of burden for the primary caregiver and/or other family members?
- Is there an association between participation in STC and improved confidence in caregiving skills among group members?
- Is there a relationship between the shared experience and group members’ satisfaction?
The findings of this study suggest that the STC program is positively associated with the following outcomes:
- contributing to a reduced level of burden among caregivers;
- supporting a care receiver’s ability to stay at home with necessary supports, thereby decreasing the potential for reliance on more costly formal systems;
- adding to or improving the well-being of participants, by remaining focused on a distinct psychological structure;
- enhancing the caregiving skills of participants by preparing them for future caregiving situations; and
- demonstrating variability that can be applied across settings and cultures.
These findings provide a foundation of supportive evidence that confirms STC as a best-practice model in the field of caregiving and one that can be replicated in a cost-effective manner across locations and challenges. The results of this study further indicate that STC is effective in addressing a number of different challenges, whether short or long in duration.
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It was the most rewarding experience of my life. It proved that I could contribute so much without feeling overwhelmed or overburdened. It taught me to trust others, to know the real meaning of “team work”. I think the military must be something like a Share the Care group — each member depending on the others and trusting with their whole hearts that they were supported. Emotionally, being able to choose to help according to my strengths and to “pass the buck” where I felt I was weak was a Godsend.” – Research Study Participant |
Holiday Appeal Letter & 2014 Accomplishments!
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ONE THING YOU CAN SAY ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION IS THAT WE WALK OUR TALK. This year Phyllis, our administrator, jumped into action to start a Share The Care (STC) group to support a neighborhood friend, suffering from leukemia, cope with massive rounds of chemotherapy before her (successful) bone marrow transplant. “Andra’s Allies” is made up of friends from their local block association-a mini village of New York City neighbors-who were her key support for 10 months and continue their efforts as Andra slowly recovers. As Phyllis points out, this was an eye-opening experience for all involved.
Our organization is unique in that not only do we educate people about STC but we also train other organizations, institutions, and faith communities to use our model to help their caregivers, care recipients and families. This often means donations go elsewhere other than to ShareTheCaregiving. So please know that we truly rely upon our supporters to help us keep helping others. STC information is too critical not to share. If you are part of an STC group, or are helped by one, please reflect on your experience and the value of having a ready-made plan to organize your group. We need you to TAKE ACTION to support our work generously this year. Please consider a tax-deductible donation of $100, $500 or $1,000 to help us grow and expand our reach. You can even make a significant donation to STC as a whole group. Visit our website DONATE page that lists a variety of ways people can give. EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS – YOUR GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE You may donate online at: www.sharethecare.org/donate or if you prefer by check. If sending a check, please send to the address below and make it payable to: ShareTheCaregiving/NCCI We always welcome your STC group photos and stories for the website. These really do inspire others. Also, please visit and We wish you and yours A Happy, Healthy Holiday Season. With gratitude for your much needed support, Sheila Sheila Warnock Please click here or scroll down to view our list of 2014’s accomplishments below. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Donations are used to cover the cost of books, and creating, printing, and mailing our training and educational program materials. We need funds to develop new educational materials. People who contact us for support are pleasantly surprised to get a “personal” email or telephone call back; something of a rarity these days. |
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2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
STC RESEARCH STUDY UNDERWAY
In the Spring of 2015 researcher Amy Hegenger plans to publish and present the results from her study of the STC model. She has collected feedback from past and present STC group members, caregivers and care recipients.
The goal of the study is to attain evidenced-based status for STC by proving the many benefits derived from using the model.
© ShareTheCaregiving 2014 All rights reserved | Contact STC: info@sharethecare.org
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STC Summer 2014: Appeal Letter
Dear Share The Care™ Supporters,
A few days ago I received an email from the sister of a woman whose caregiving story was recently profiled inPsychology Today‘s blog, The Dance of Connection. A link to that story is provided below, but I wanted to share a portion of the message I received as a reminder of the impact STC has on people’s lives.
“Many thanks to you for Share the Care that completely transformed Lynn’s life and mine. Because of it, we were all empowered to focus on what was needed and simultaneously given a sturdy foundation to ground us during a time of terrible upheaval. In addition, so many unexpected blessings came to us during the absolute worst of times. I am so very grateful for your work.”
“Grief shared is grief halved. Joy shared is joy doubled.” (a quote on one of Lynn’s last Christmas Cards)
Everyday, the need for STC grows as more people live alone without family, the Boomers age rapidly, and health care becomes increasingly complicated. To better serve those who turn to us for help, STC™ has been working hard behind the scenes on some key advances and we are delighted to report the progress over the last 6 months:
- A long-awaited evaluation of the STC model is underway by a researcher from the State University at Albany. The study is intended to establish an evidence-base that will support the continued growth of the STC™ program to help many more caregivers.
- We are in the final stages of building a new home website that will address the specific needs of our varied users: caregivers & concerned friends, health professionals, faith communities, and corporations and working caregivers. We plan to highlight examples of successful STC™ programs that blossomed following our STC Trainings.
- New media attention:
- The Wall Street Journal MarketWatch (Click to read it.)
- The Association of Women in Science magazine for an article I wrote “Who Cares For The Person Who Lives Alone?”
- eCareDiary recent interview (Click to read it.)
- Psychology Today‘s blog-The Dance of Connection: “The Saddest Happiest Most Inspiring Boring Cancer Story” about woman with TWO STC™ groups in two states. (Click to read it.)
We are proud to say that as a volunteer-driven organization, we have been able to direct almost all of the funds raised directly to benefit caregivers who turn to us for help. We make every effort to take the time to make a personal connection with people who contact us and/or are willing to share their stories. All STC™ services and materials – other than trainings and workshops provided to organizations – are provided without charge.
To continue to provide the personal encouragement and support STC is known for-
WE REALLY NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING.
Click here to donate online or if you prefer by check. We also invite you to donate in honor of a friend or loved one.
Please make checks payable to ShareTheCaregiving/NCCI and send to:
ShareTheCaregiving Inc.
c/o The National Center for Civic Innovation – 6th Floor
121 Avenue of the Americas
New York City, NY 10013-1590
Of course, YOUR GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Please include your name and address so we can properly acknowledge your gift and, if you would like to be kept informed of STC news, your email address. As always your stories and photos for our website are always encouraged and welcome.
With gratitude from all of us at ShareTheCaregiving.
Sheila
Sheila Warnock Founder & President