Robin Wilson For nearly two decades, Jerry and Randi Rex have been the heart and hands of Neighbors Who Care, a couple whose quiet dedication and lasting impact has helped shape the organization into what it is today. Their story is one of service, community, and compassion, a perfect reflection of the mission they’ve supported…
Greg McCarthy—A Helping Hand with a Heart of Gold Robin Wilson When Greg McCarthy became a volunteer with Neighbors Who Care in the Summer of 2018, he was no stranger to giving back. A longtime supporter of food banks, Habitat for Humanity, and Junior Achievement, Greg has always believed in the power of community service.…
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…
NWC Volunteer Tom Jones Brings Expertise and Warmth as a Volunteer Neighbors Who Care (NWC) volunteer Tom Jones clearly demonstrates the heart of selfless service. He came to us this past August because he was looking for a way to fill his time since retiring. “I needed to fill a void,” Tom says. “Volunteering with…
The Sun Lakes real estate marketplace is unique in where it is situated and in the community it serves. But it is unique in another remarkable way. The real estate agents serving the community not only get along, but they have united efforts to bring joy to the lives of isolated senior neighbors. In December,…
Elizabeth Vaughan Governor Ducey’s COVID-19 lockdown order kept us isolated in our homes for two months. Fear, restlessness, and boredom made many people anxious to get back to their lives, changed as they now are. Now it’s June, and most of us have gradually emerged to join humanity’s “new normal.” We mourn the people who…
A time for love and remembrance Bonnie Kosar, Case Manager For many people February means Valentine’s Day, a time to celebrate love and enjoy the company of that special someone who means the most to you. For many of our neighbors, including a majority of the clients served by Neighbors Who Care, this is a…
Welcome back Eric Ehst, Executive Director To all who’ve been away this summer – we missed you! Summer is always tough at NWC. About 40 percent of our volunteers leave for cooler climes; staff members want to take a much-needed vacation; donations drop off; and it’s just plain hot. This year we’ve also dealt with…