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News Brief | FāVS News

Shoveling sidewalks and driveways can become an arduous task, and for some, it’s dangerous or not possible. That’s where Adopt A Neighbor comes in.

The program assists seniors and individuals with disabilities during the snow season.

“In years past, we have not always been able to meet the needs of callers asking for help with this task,” said Savannah Reams-Taylor, marketing and outreach coordinator of Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW).

“We are trying to find groups that are willing to Adopt a Neighbor this winter and volunteer to help with snow removal for older adults and adults living with disabilities that cannot plow themselves.”

ALTCEW invites groups in Spokane, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Ferry and Whitman Counties willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Here’s how it works for the 2023-2024 winter:

  1. Volunteer Participation: ALTCEW is seeking groups such as clubs, organizations, businesses, churches, community centers and schools willing to adopt one, or more, older adults or individuals with disabilities in their community.
  2. Resource Allocation: Each participating entity decides how many community members they can adopt and support.
  3. Referral Process: When ALTCEW receives a call from someone in need of snow removal assistance, they will provide the group with the individual’s contact information.
  4. Direct Communication: All communication and coordination will happen directly between the volunteer and the neighbor they adopt. “This personal touch fosters a sense of community and care,” according to the program’s press release.
  5. Flexible Commitment: The commitment can be as flexible as the group decides.

For more information or signing up for the program contact ALTCEW at [email protected] or (509) 960-7281 to get started.

Cassy Benefield
Cassy Benefield
Cassy (pronounced like Cassie but spelled with a 'y') Benefield is a wife and mother, a writer and photographer and a huge fan of non-fiction. She has traveled all her life, first as an Army brat. She is a returned Peace Corps volunteer (2004-2006) to Romania where she mainly taught Conversational English. She received her bachelor’s in journalism from Cal Poly Technical University in San Luis Obispo, California. She finds much comfort in her Savior, Jesus Christ, and considers herself a religion nerd who is prone to buy more books, on nearly any topic, than she is ever able to read. She is the associate editor of FāVS.News.

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