1. home and garden

Care Assurance System for the Aging and
Homebound of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 533-7775
www.casamadisoncty.org
Presented By
Friday, May 15th, 2015
CASA Community Garden
6:00pm
This is CASA’s major fundraiser for the year, and the
funds raised that night go directly to provide services to seniors and the homebound in Madison County.
Come enjoy an evening under the stars, enjoying tours of the garden, local food and drinks, and dancing the
night away. You can expect delicious food from Guntersville Lake Backyard Cookin’, who was the Overall Best
BBQ winner from 2013 Whistle Stop. In addition guests will be entertained by music from JUICE, Randolph
School Brass Choir, and Winslow Davis through out the evening. Garden rows are available for sponsorship,
and an auction will be held to help raise additional funds during the night. Corporate tables are available for
purchase. Tickets are $90 per person, available online at www.casamadisoncty.org or at the CASA Office.
Join us for our 4th annual party in the CASA garden!
Sponsored By
Anne Cary Walker Management Trust
with dignity in the communities of their choice for as
long as possible. These services include home-delivered
and congregate meals, caregiver support, communitybased assistance, preventive health services, elder abuse
prevention, and much more.
Since 1963, communities across the country have
shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans
Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration
is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are
taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their
communities, and making a positive difference in the
lives of others. The theme also reflects on the 50th anniversary of the
Older Americans Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson
signed the Older Americans Act into law in July 1965.
Since that time, the Act has provided a nationwide aging
services network and funding that helps older adults live
By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and
inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get
into the Act.” While CASA of Madison County
provides needed volunteer services to older adults yearround, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to
emphasize how older adults can access the home-and
community-based services they need to live
independently in their communities. Be a part and “Get
into the Act” today with CASA’s multiple volunteer
opportunities. Call Jessica at 256-533-7775 or email
[email protected] to learn about CASA’s
current needs.
CASA Community Garden
MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The garden is in need
of volunteers to help plant, to help weed, and to help keep the
garden growing. The hours have been extended and more days
and times will be added for the upcoming summer months. You
can check our calendar on our website at casamadisoncty.org.
These days, you will find lots
of materials for building a
number of new raised beds.
These raised beds are going
to be great for our volunteers
as it will make some of the
work more comfortable
and limit weeds. CASA
Garden Coordinator, Shawn
Escher, will be there each
day to educate and train all
volunteers on areas of need in
the garden.
Work at The CASA Garden!
Garden Work Days:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2:30pm-5:00pm
Wednesdays: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturdays: 8:00am-12:00pm
Veggie Delivery Days:
Saturdays: 12:00pm
Scheduling of Deliveries May Vary
Meet at the CASA Garden
Groups must be scheduled in advance.
Tips for working in the
CASA Garden
What to Wear:
• Closed toed shoes & socks
• Comfortable clothing
• Items that can get dirty
Garden ADDRESS:
4725 Bob Wallace Avenue, next to the Botanical Gardens, west of the
intersection at Bob Wallace and Jordan Lane.
TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Lauren Carter at
(256) 533-7775 [email protected]
What to Bring:
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Snacks
• Insect repellent
YES! I want to change the life of a Madison County senior by donating:
$1,000
$500
$250
$125
$50
$25
Please make checks payable to:
CASA of Madison County
To donate using a Visa or MasterCard,
please visit our website at:
www.casamadisoncty.org
Contact us with questions at: (256) 533-7775
Other: (please specify amount) ________________
Designation: (please specify program) ________________________________
I’d like to make a donation in honor of
/ memory of
Name:__________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
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$500 ~ Builds a wheelchair
ramp, to help our clients safely
exit their homes.
$150 ~ Keeps a senior cool
during the heat of summer, by
purchasing an air conditioner.
$60 ~ Prevents harmful falls
by purchasing and installing
handrails.
Thank
You!
Your tax deductible contribution stays
locally to provide direct services for
the elderly & homebound.
Telephone:______________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________
Memorial/Honoree’s name:_______________________________
Send Gift Notice to: __________________________________________________
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Email the CASA office with
any updates, requests to receive
electronic newsletters or to be
removed from the mailing list.
[email protected]
To learn more about the organization or volunteer opportunities, call
CASA at 256-533-7775 or visit www.casamadisoncty.org.
April is
Volunteer Appreciation Month
CASA of Madison County has you (our volunteers, donors, and stakeholders) to thank for continuing our mission providing needed services for seniors and homebound individuals to help keep them in their homes safe
and independent as they age in place.
You Made a Difference!
Information Below is from 2013-2014
Frequently Asked Question #13
What kind of home repairs do CASA volunteers provide? Answer:
We provide very minor home repairs, and it all depends on
volunteers’ skills and availability. As requests are made by clients,
CASA staff track the requests and send out the needs to interested
volunteers. If we have a volunteer able to provide the service, the
staff member will notify the client and set up the work to be done.
However, many of the needs go un-met due to the limited number
of volunteers. If you are handy around the house, and willing to
give of your time and talent, please contact our offices at
256-533-7775 and ask for Tracy. Please send your FAQ’s to
[email protected]
CASA has a signature scent!
You can find Night in the
Garden fragrance items at
• Helped plant, harvest, and deliver 10,662 lbs of fresh
Sterling Boutique located
produce to seniors
at 802 Shoney Drive, in
• Transported 176 clients to multiple medical
Huntsville off of S. Memorial
appointments
Parkway. Sterling Health &
• Installed exterior handrails or bathroom grab bars for
Compounding owner, Rebecca
195 clients
Sterling, is a CASA Board Member and champion for
CASA in the community. Her products are completely
• Weatherized homes of 136 clients
natural, American made with American grown materials,
• Spent 374 hours visiting and providing telephone
and environmentally safe. Proceeds from “Night in the
reassurance
Garden” products will be directed to CASA of Madison
County to benefit our more than 3,100 clients. Products
You Are Valued!
only available for a limited time!
22,424 Reported Volunteer Hours Invested
• Built 94 of the 107 Wheelchair Ramps requested
3,107 Clients Served
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Overall investment in volunteer services provided =
$505,661.20
Efforts of our volunteers, donors, and advocates help to
prevent many of these individuals from requiring health
care in a hospital, rehab, or entering a nursing home,
where the cost for a bed is around $50,000 a year.
Serving Our Community
* New Clients in FY 2014 = 347
* Average cost to assist a CASA client = $168.80
* Average Age of a CASA Client = 74
* CASA Serves Individuals on Average 7 years
(before death)
* Life Expectancy of Madison County residents = 75
vs.
* Average Age of Death of CASA Clients = 78
* Median Household Income Madison Cty. Resident
= $4,869.50 per month
vs.
* Median Household Income of CASA Client
= $834.00 per month
Did you know?
Loneliness and social isolation may be as much of a threat
to living a long life as obesity, according to a new study.
Researchers identified more than 3 million people who
took part in a variety of trials that looked at the association
between social factors and mortality. The average age
of the participants was 66. Objective and subjective
data about loneliness, social isolation and living alone
were collected. Participants were then followed for about
seven years. The results showed the likelihood of death
increased by 26% for reported loneliness, 29% for social
isolation, and 32% for living alone. The lead author says
the effect of these social factors is comparable to obesity,
which public health takes very seriously.
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Scheduled Opportunities:
Tuesdays - CASA Community Garden, 2:30pm - 5pm
Wednesdays - CASA Community Garden, 12:30pm 4:30pm
Thursdays - CASA Community Garden, 2:30pm - 5pm
Saturdays - CASA Community Garden, 8am - 12pm
Tuesday, May 5th Warehouse After Work Hours, 5pm - 7pm
Grab Bar and Handrail Installers - You can prevent
costly falls! Time is flexible and you set your own
schedule. Volunteers supply the tools and CASA provides
the grab bars and handrails. Training is provided. This is
a major need at this time! Contact Tracy in the office if
you are interested in helping with this program.
Ramp Painting - Volunteers are needed to help maintain
CASA built wheelchair ramps by painting existing ramps
with non-skid paint. This is a great opportunity for groups!
Larger groups can split up at multiple locations for a full
day of service. Complete an online group application or
give Jessica a call in the office.
SAVE THE DATES
June 25, 2015
5:00pm - 7:30pm at the CASA Community Garden
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Do you want to be more involved
with CASA? Give us a call today to
find out what opportunities might fit
you. (256)533-7775
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