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Iowa CareGivers Association's 2010 Annual Report to the Community

We are proud to present the Iowa CareGivers Association’s 2010 annual report that features the achievements of the ICAs ROC and those we serve.

 

Dear Friends of Iowa CareGivers Association (ICA),

Betty Grandquist, Board ChairIt is difficult for an annual report to capture the spirit of such a mission driven organization, however, I believe the Iowa CareGivers Association's "Come Care With Me" program does reflect the essence of what the Association is all about.

The Iowa CareGivers Association, in partnership with PHI (a national organization also dedicated to improving direct care workers' lives), launched Iowa's first "Come Care With Me" programs. In these events, elected officials "walk in the shoes" of a direct care worker for a day to experience first-hand the important work they do. These events were made possible through generous funding from the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation and the Northwest Area Foundation.

In addition, the Association was fortunate that Iowa State University Coach Paul Rhoads volunteered to be featured in a television Public Service Announcement (PSA) vividly comparing the contribution of direct care workers to football lineman who are key to the game's success. The PSA not only served to educate the public about the importance of direct care workers but also provided direct care workers with the recognition they deserve.

We are pleased to present this 2010 Annual Report that we believe not only captures the spirit of the organization, but also highlights, for the many direct care workers, health and long term care providers, family caregivers, consumers, advocates, policy-makers, educators, volunteers, and donors, our achievements, challenges, and forward thinking. It is also an opportunity to provide an account of our financial status.

Since its humble beginning, the ICA has begun each year with courage and a leap of faith toward accomplishing our goal to ensure that all Iowans receive good care and support when and where they need it. Much of ICA's financial support comes in the form of publicly contracted programs and services that impact the quality of life and care of Iowans. Declining economic conditions and political climates are presenting major cuts
in public funding. It has also become increasingly difficult to secure private foundation grants and individual contributions for the same economic reasons.

Thank you for your past support. With your help we can take another bold leap of faith! Direct care workers, older Iowans, and persons of all ages with disabilities are counting on us!

 

Betty Grandquist, Chair
Iowa CareGivers Association Board of Directors