2012 Red Carpet Rendezvous - Fundraiser and 20th anniversary for The Center for Volunteer Caregiving

Feb. 3, 2012 - PRLog -- The Center for Volunteer Caregiving,  a non-profit organization celebrating 20 years of service in Wake County, invites you to a special event, the 2012 Red Carpet Rendezvous  to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Fallon Center in Raleigh, NC.

The evening is the perfect opportunity to enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, desserts and coffee, and a special performance by the Cary Players written and presented for this special anniversary called “Benchmarks,” and the introduction of the Center’s Honorary Board Members. In addition, there will be a Silent Auction with the opportunity to bid on Broadway shows at DPAC, restaurant gift certificates, unique jewelry, Disney hopper passes, and out of town get-aways. Also, for the first time there will be the Wall of Wine raffle where guests will have the opportunity to receive a "mystery" bottle of wine.

The Center’s mission is to provide volunteer services to help Wake County seniors, family caregivers, and adults with disabilities maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.

With fewer children available to provide assistance to older family members, informal caregiving is a more challenging and stressful than in previous years. For those living alone, social isolation may be compounded by the inability to drive oneself.

The Center for Volunteer Caregiving offers a solution and is committed to ensuring services are provided with no fees. Our volunteers make this possible through the three core services offered: transportation, respite and caregiving support, and in home services.  

Please save the date and we hope to see you there. Tickets are $50 each (all the proceeds go to the The Center for Volunteer Caregiving) and can be purchased on line at http://www.volunteercaregiving.org/redcarpetrendezvous or at the event.

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The Center's mission is to provide volunteer services to help Wake Co. seniors, family caregivers, & adults with disabilities maintain independence & a quality of life.
Currently, there are 70,000 people over age 65 in Wake Co. This is expected to increase to 200,000 by 2014. The Center provides services 3 programs:Transportation, Caregiver Support, In-Home services. There are no fees for these services. Transportation is the most often cited unmet need. Volunteers provide transportation for medical appts & grocery shopping. Without this many could not keep medical appts. Caregiver Support - This Program provides respite for primary caregivers who often focus on caring for of a loved one and forget their own needs. In Home Connections- This program seeks to alleviate isolation& depression that often accompanies the challenges facing homebound individuals. Volunteers provide friendly visits & chore services. The Center provides services to those who have no support of their own.