Annual Report - VINE Faith in Action

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4 VINE’S STAFF VINE Staff FULL TIME Carol Clark, Transportation Manager Pam Determan, Executive Director Nici Larson, Transportation Assistant/Computer Support Angie Mott, Registered Nurse Mary O’Sullivan, Educational Coordinator Darlene Schorn, Program Assistant Mary Wichtendahl, Licensed Social Worker PART TIME Marlene Buker, Office Manager Karen Christy, Health and Wellness Coordinator Jim Kirschbaum, Summit Center Operations Manager Marissa Lachmiller, Transportation Coordinator Deb Meyer, Licensed Social Worker Missy Manderfeld, Data Assistant Fred Miller, Chore Program Manager Pam Stenberg, Data Assistant Chuck Westermayer, Chore Program Assistant SEnIOR EMPLOyMEnT PROgRAM Rae Ann Kozitza Sharon Lonergan Gloria McBride Pat Schmidtke Diane Taylor PEOPLE TO JOBS 10 part time paid drivers
Dear friends, For many, VINE is a way of living life more fully, productively, and sanely. Ten years ago my husband was diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer’s. I needed to learn what would be happening to my husband and how to prepare as a caregiver. A VINE support group was meeting monthly, and I quickly joined. I read “The 36 Hour Day” and anything I could get my hands on regarding Alzheimer’s and caregiving. VINE offered the class, “As Families Grow Older” and monthly caregiver groups featuring speakers on many topics caregivers need to know. VINE assists in many ways--respite care for care receivers when caregivers need to go to appointments, classes, or just for some peace. They helped fill out the many parts of applications for the various assisted living residences where my husband eventually lived. VINE staff helped me move my husband’s things from home to his places in assisted living. They helped with household chores. There was emotional support consisting of phone calls, lunches, and social outings that caregivers and spouses could attend. I treasure the VINE friends, fellow caregivers, and staff I have met and worked with. Recently I became a VINE volunteer, so I can offer care to others in need. Two months ago, my husband died. VINE was there helping distribute some of his belongings. VINE’s funding has been cut. It is a tragedy as VINE helped me have a quality life during my husband’s illness. Many depend on this service and many more will, whose family members have not, as yet, been diagnosed. Peg Bindner, North Mankato 5 A WAY OF LIFE Karl and Peg Bindner
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