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Applied in 2008

Faith In Action Care Program

Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 2.6
  • Program Participants Last Year: 1062
  • Meets about 1 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 275

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Older adults are able to live independently in their own homes.

Measure
Visits and questionnaires elicit feedback on outcome objective. Unsolicited comments are also received from participants indicating outcome.

Outcome 2
Participants are able to receive supportive transportation for access to medical appointments and grocery shopping.

Measure
2,530 roundtrip requests for transportation were responded to in 2007. 615 older adults received transportation support during 2007.

Outcome 3
Needed minor home repairs are provided that promote independence, safety and a sense of well being.

Measure
421 repairs were provided for 335 older adults at no cost except for materials if the client could afford the cost. If the cost could not be afforded, the repairs were covered by donations and fundraising.

Outcome 4
Participants are less isolated in the community and receive needed visitation and/or respite care.

Measure
52 individuals and families received over 1,200 friendly visitation or respite care visits of approximately 2 hours in duration during 2007.

Outcome 5
Family caregivers receive needed education and support.

Measure
60 family caregivers participated in the Powerful Tools for Caregivers 4-week course (2 hours one-day per week) at no cost. The course provided skills, support and encouragement in their role as family caregivers.

Change Process: (self-reported)

The lives of program particpants are changed by allowing them to remain independent in their own homes, giving them a sense of renewed hope as well as preventing isolation and loneliness. Participants are supported in their desire to remain independent in their own homes. Participants report that they feel a greater sense of independence and less isolation as a result of the services they receive. Social connections are encouraged and volunteers are supported in putting their faith into action.