Barb Jorgensen The Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament, hosted by the Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC), has raised thousands of dollars for local charities over the years. Neighbors Who Care, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chandler, and Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center have been past recipients. Player fees, sponsor fees, fan donations, and rattle sales provide the…
Rod Van Bebber, Featured Volunteer, Is a Friendly Face Behind the Wheel At Neighbors Who Care, we are fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy to support our mission. Among them is Rod Van Bebber, a warm and reliable presence who provides transportation to medical appointments for our clients and…
Sheryl Keeme, DFSL Co-Chair and Executive Director of Neighbors Who Care Getting to Know Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes “Calling All People Who Love People Living with Dementia” Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly community through Dementia Friendly America since the Summer of 2023, yet many residents still are unaware of exactly what that…
Sheryl Keeme Neighbors Who Care relies on marketing and promotion to alert the community about the many services our volunteers offer for those in need, as well as to educate the community on the benefits of volunteering, not to mention the flexibility in helping out. This summer, we are looking for a marketing and social…
Our organization is always looking for help and would be thrilled if anyone would come forward and lend a helping hand. We welcome new members anytime to bring new ideas and new crafts. Men are always invited as volunteers to help the ladies get our Bazaar and fundraising activities off the ground. Here are a…
As we grow older, getting around and being social becomes more challenging. Navigating the outdoors can become scary as we grow unsteady, and avoiding falls often causes people to stay closer to home. The problem with this is that isolation can result. And the more we learn from science about the negative impacts of isolation…
As temperatures rise across Arizona, so does the need for compassionate community support. Neighbors Who Care, a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors in Sun Lakes and South Chandler, is issuing an urgent call to help fill a critical need for summer volunteers to help fill the growing gap left by seasonal departures. Each summer, many…
Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Executive Director On March 29 Neighbors Who Care was the beneficiary of the Fourth Annual Play It Forward event hosted by IronOaks and supported by a volunteer committee of residents and supporters. This event began with tennis four years ago and has grown to attract three other activities in 2025!…
Bill Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is pleased to announce a donation to Neighbors Who Care in the amount of $5,000 and a grant to Jewish War Veterans in the amount of $3,100. The Foundation has made awards to local clubs and organizations in the amount of $38,675 in the first four months…
Sheryl Keeme, Executive Director, Neighbors Who Care Neighbors Who Care (NWC) is a small Sun Lakes nonprofit. Last November, NWC celebrated 30 years of helping senior citizens living within our service boundaries age with dignity, independence, and safety—through supportive dedicated volunteers. Each month, we onboard 30 to 40 new clients, 7-15 new volunteers, arrange 1,000…