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 12/20/00 The News-Press, pg. 8B SMILES – To Lee Interfaith Caregivers which has received the "Through the Ages Award or outstanding intergenerational activities from Senior Solutions. Caregivers provides youth to help older citizens with various chores.

12/14/00 The News-Press, pg.3B: SENIOR SOLUTIONS HONORS ‘THROUGH THE AGES’ NOMINEES – Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers were named the 1999-2000 "Through the ages" award winner for its on-going activities and its ability to form networks and partnerships with area schools and faith organizations.

12/7/00 The News-Press, pg. 3B: CHILDREN’S CARDS CHEER SENIORS –Lee County Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers and students are spreading holiday cheer and lifting the spirits of its elderly residents. Over 12,000 handmade Christmas cards were distributed to lift the spirits of seniors who don’t have friends or family in the area. Students visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities and low-income housing, singing and delivering cards.

11-12/00 Ultimate Lee, pg.12: LEE INTERFAITH VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS "A FAITH IN ACTION PROGRAM" - Article contains an overview of Lee IVC from its inception to date.

11/25/00 The News-Press, pg.8B: OPINION: CARDS HELP BRIGHTEN HOLIDAYS – Youth groups make handmade greetings for elderly in Lee. In Lee County , we have many elderly residents. Some of them have outlived their friends and relatives; sadly, some simply have been abandoned and forgotten about them. Organized by Lee Interfaith Volunteer caregivers, young people make cards for these residents to show that someone cares.

11/12/00 Island Reporter, pg. 21 GALLOWAY TO BE HONORED - The Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers will honor Sam Galloway, Jr. as Southwest Florida’s "Altruist of the Year’ at a gala banquet Friday, November 3, at Harborside Convention Hall in Fort Myers.

10/28/00 The News-Press, pg.3B HUMANITARIANS RECEIVE HONORS – The Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers will honor Sam Galloway, Jr. as Southwest Florida’s "Altruist of the Year’ at a gala banquet Friday, November 3, at Harborside Convention Hall in Fort Myers.

10/25/00 The Daily Breeze, pg. 1A: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BRIGHTENS THE DAY FOR SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS - Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers receives $1,200 grant from Cape Coral Community Foundation toward purchase of badly needed computer. "This type of community support is vitally important." said Mary Mueller.

10/20/00 The News-Press, pg E1: LIFESTYLES: MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Community leader Sam Galloway, Jr. will be honored as Southwest Florida’s first Altruist of the Year at a gala banquet Nov. 3. The Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers s will present this award for this first–time event to honor Galloway, who organizes and sponsors various events to benefit worth-while organizations.

10/00 Link-Line, SAM GALLOWAY TO RECEIVE ALTRUIST OF THE YEAR. - Sam Galloway, Jr. will be honored as Southwest Florida’s first Altruist of the Year at a gala banquet November 3 by Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers.

10/00 Island Sun, pg. 46: SAM GALLOWAY, JR. TO RECEIVE ALTRUIST OF YEAR AWARD - The Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers will honor Sam Galloway, Jr. as Southwest Florida’s "Altruist of the Year’ at a gala banquet Friday, November 3, at Harborside Convention Hall in Fort Myers.

8/11/00 Cape Coral Daily Breeze, Pg 1A: HELPING HANDS STAND TALL – Stand Tall youth volunteers between the ages of 10-15 join with Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers in Cape Coral to help the elderly residing in Cape Coral.

7/15/00 The News-Press, pg.3E: RELIGION - Third annual Mid-Summer’s Night Hymn Sing will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, July 18 to benefit the Soup Kitchen and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers.

7/14/00 The News-Press, pg.3B: SUMMER STRAINS VOLUNTEER AGENCY - Lois Taylor from Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers works with TRIAD, signing up seniors for hurricane shelters and File of Life. Lee IVC needs volunteers to change light bulbs, clean houses, provide transportation to doctor appointments, and grocery shopping.

6/2000 Southwest Florida Business, pg.60: HUMAN SERVICE AWARDS - The Coordinating Council of Lee County honored the best in human services at its annual Community Service Awards luncheon, May 22, at the Radisson Inn, Ft. Myers.

6/2000 Gulf Coast Woman, pg 36: LOIS TAYLOR RECEIVES AWARD.

6/20/00 The News-Press, pg.6B: SMILES - Lois Taylor, one of Lee County’s most determined and effective advocates for the frail elderly. The director of Lee IVC was named co-recipient of the Community Council’s most outstanding individual service provider and received the Area Agency on Aging’s James Stephens award for outstanding contributions to older adults.

6/20/00 The News-Press, pg.1B For A Good Cause: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers needs volunteers willing to assist homebound seniors.

6/14/00 Fort Myers Beach Observer: SENIOR SOLUTIONS AWARDS - Lois Taylor, Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers receives the James Stephens award for excellence in service to seniors and her unfailing efforts and creative solutions facing frail seniors.

6/13/00 The News-Press, pg.1B ETC: AWARDS - Lois Taylor honored and recognized as having made significant improvements to the quality of life for seniors by Senior Solutions of Southwest Florida at Golden Appreciation Awards Ceremony.

June 2000 Mature Lifestyles, pg.7: STUDENTS VOLUNTEER AT RIVERSIDE VILLAGE - Lee IVC, Michigan Montessori Middle School IB students and residents of Riverside village team together in an intergenerational project of camaraderie, friendship and learning, culminating May 4 with a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

5/20/00 The News-Press, pg.10B: PROJECT UNITES YOUNG, OLD - Lee IVC, International Baccalaureate Students from Michigan Montessori Middle School , and elderly residents at Riverside village teamed together in an Intergenerational project culminating in Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

5/13/00 Cape Coral Daily Breeze, pg1 EVERY DAY IS MOM’S DAY - Cape woman works to make things easier for Cape Seniors. Mary Mueller combines family, work and volunteerism for full roster. "someone’s Mother’s Day will be special because of our volunteers," she said of the people that make up the Caregivers program, designed to benefit elderly people on limited incomes who have no one to turn to for assistance or friendship.

5/9/00 Cape Coral Daily Breeze,pg.7 CHARITIES GET FUNDING FROM CHURCH -IVC receives a donation from Christ the Servant Church. A collection was taken at their Easter Sunrise service and the monies divided among several area charities.

3/11/00 The News-Press, Sun Press GIRL SCOUTS HELP SENIORS ENJOY THEIR GOLDEN YEARS - Troop 68 visits seniors of community providing help through Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program

Mar/Apr 2000 Bond (Lutheran Brotherhood Magazine) pg.17 - Young volunteers from Fort Myers Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers help elderly in a range of ways. The Intergenerational program was seeded with money from Wheat Ridge Ministries.

3/6/00 The News-Press, pg.3B: Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers thanks the students at Suncoast k-8, Villas Elementary and Michigan Montessori Middle school for the Valentines they made. They were distributed to the elderly and sincerely appreciated by all who received them.

3/6/00 The News-Press, pg.3B: Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers thanks Sam Galloway and the Galloway Family of Dealerships for the Ice Cream and Cookie Social and Sing-A- Long prior to the Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing. It was an uplifting experience for the many elderly who attended.

2/2000 Giving Times pg.4: Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers provide assistance to the frail elderly, allowing many people to remain in their homes, rather than moving into assisted living. Ray, one of the organizations first volunteers is so committed to the organization that he has bequeathed his entire estate to it.

2/2000 Giving Times pg.8 Fort Myers Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program has changed its name to Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (Lee IVC).

2/10/00 The News-Press, pg.1: SENIOR SAFETY - The International Baccalaureate and Lee IVC distribute safety items- such as night lights, flashlights and bathtub safety strips, to low-income elderly residents at Michigan Link.

1/28/00 Cape Coral Daily Breeze, pg.8A:WINNING WITH RAZZLE DAZZLE - IVC accepts $1,000 donation from Cathy & Ralph Sangiovanni, owners of Razzle Dazzle. They held a raffle to help raise money in support of IVC’s mission of helping the elderly in our community.

1/18/00 The News-Press, Classified: Fort Myers Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program, Inc. changes adopts new name - Lee Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers.

12/6/99 The News-Press, pg.3B: Fort Myers/Cape Coral Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program holiday card project - A gift made by a child with love. 10,636 holiday cards were made by Lee County school children, Girl Scouts and Sunday School classes. These cards were sent to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, low income housing, recipients of Meals on Wheels and elderly living alone in Lee County.

12/99 Wheat Ridge Ministries Newsletter: Elderly woman receives Christmas Card and is serenaded by teenagers delivering cards in low income housing project

11/12/99 The News-Press, Mailbag: Chris Patterson, son of 81 year old Louise Patterson, writes thank you to the IVC for the help given his mother.

10/22/99 The News-Press, pg.1B: MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY - The Fort Myers/Cape Coral Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program will be sending out about 200 volunteers to help 20 area senior citizens do clean-ups and minor home repairs around the area. This is also the kick-off of their holiday card project during which they plan to send at least 7,500 holiday cards made by children to the elderly in Lee County.

10/19/99 The News-Press,pg.1B: CHAMBER HONORS COMMUNITY LEADERS - The Good Neighbor Award was given to Girl Scout Leader Cindy Phillips and to Girl Scouts Susan and Amy Phillips for their volunteer work with the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program of Cape Coral.

9/99 Gulf Coast Woman, pg.7 HEALING HANDS MATCHMAKER - Interfaith’s Caregivers Volunteer Coordinator Mary Mueller matches those in need with volunteers.

9/13/99 The News Press, pg.3B: ALMANAC - The Fort Myers/Cape Coral Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program thanks Sonlight and Rev. Judy and Ken Sharpenberg from Columbia City, Indiana for their projects during the week of July 19-24. " These young people should be commended for their caring and commitment," said Lois Taylor.

9/13/99 The News Press, pg.3B: ALMANAC - The Fort Myers/Cape Coral Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program thanks Sam Galloway, Jr. and the Galloway Family of Dealerships for sponsoring the Mid-Summer’s Night Hymn Sing. Over $1,000 was raised for the IVCP.

8/99 Ultimate Lee, pg. 8: INTERFAITH VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS PROGRAM Friends Helping Friends, Neighbors Helping Neighbors: What if....You get sick or injured and cannot drive, need help with housekeeping, shopping and personal needs. What if....you have no family to help you. There is an organization with a wonderful group of volunteers that can fill these needs.

8/30/99 The News Press, pg 1B: VOLUNTEER GROUP HELPS FIX HOMES - Volunteers from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers clean up, prime and painted the exterior of a 64 year old lady’s home in North Fort Myers. This is the first of 20 homes to be done by October 23.

8/25/99 Cape Coral Breeze, pg.1B:MULLER KEEPS CAREGIVERS GOING Volunteers are needed to fulfill our mission of helping seniors remain in their home and improve their quality of life.

7/27/99 The News-Press, pg.1B: 4 YEAR OLD DEPARTS FOR PEACE CORPS - Edna O’Brien, Co-Chairman of the Cape Coral Advisory Board for Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program will leave for a 2 year term with the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

7/23/99 Cape Coral Daily Breeze, pg. 1A: VOLUNTEERS LEND A HAND Sonlight, a teen age music ministry from Grace Lutheran Church in Columbia City, Indiana work with Fort Myers/Cape Coral Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program to help the elderly in our community.

7/20/99 The News Press, pg.4B: LOCAL BUSINESS MAN HONORED - Interfaith

Volunteer Caregivers Program had a flag flown over the Capitol in Washington DC in honor of Sam Galloway, Jr. as Community Altruist of the Year.

7/17/99 The News Press, pg.5B: A Mid-Summer’s Night Hymn Sing will be held Tuesday, July 20 at First Presbyterian Church. It will be sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships an will benefit the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program and Community Cooperative Ministry.

7/16/99 The News-Press Gulf Coasting, pg.3: MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP PARTICIPATION - A Mid Summer’s Night Hymn Sing to benefit the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program and Community Cooperative Ministry sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships.

7/13/99 The News Press, pg.1B: SMILES - To Sam Galloway, Jr. who is being honored as community altruist of the year by the Fort Myers/Cape coral Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program. A flag will be flown over the Capitol on Thursday in honor of him.

7/13/99 The News Press, pg.4B: HYMN SING TO SERVE AS BENEFIT - A Mid Summer’s Night Hymn Sing sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships will benefit the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program and Community Cooperative Ministry.

7/8/00 The News Press Gulf Coasting, pg.4: BEST BETS - Bid on a bachelor or bachelorette at an auction sponsored by the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program.

7/8/99 The News Press (Cape Coral Edition), pg.1B: DATE AUCTION WILL BENEFIT LEE SENIORS. Fifteen bachelors and bachlorettes have volunteered to be auctioned to the highest bidder as part of "Your Dream Date Awaits" to benefit the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program.

7/99 Gulf Coast Woman SPOTLIGHT: A Mid-Summer’s Night Dream will benefit the Fort Myers/Cape Coral Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program and Community Cooperative Ministry.

6/99 Paradise Magazine of Cape Coral: Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program honors sponsors and volunteers at Annual Sunset Donor Dinner

5/99 Gulf Coast Woman SPOTLIGHT: TENDER LOVING CARE - Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers help elderly residents remain in their homes.

4/27/99 The News Press, pg.4B: The Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver Program of Fort Myers and Cape Coral will host its Sunset Dinner and Awards, Friday at Marriott Calusa Harbour. Paul Flynn, Executive Director of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation will be the guest speaker.

4/17/99 Sun Press, VOLUNTEER GROUP ASSISTS SENIORS WITH LIVING -20 churches and over 150 volunteers work to assist the elderly in the community.

4/99 Get Up and Go, pg.4: INTERFAITH CAREGIVERS - A "dream team" of caring, able- bodied people chip in regularly to help elders continue to live independently.

3/15/99 The News-Press, pg.1B: ONWARD, CHRISTIAN BREAKERS - M.O.S.E.S. (Making Ourselves Equipped Servants), Ninety spring breakers from Michigan will work with Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program and five other organizations in Lee County during the week of March 8 to 15. They will be painting houses and performing other community services.

3/9/00 THE KIWI (Kiwanis Yak Yak)Vol.1 Issue 22, pg.1 - $1,000 check presented to the IVCP for their work with the elderly in the community.

Spring 99 Community Foundation Focus: HUNDREDS BENEFIT FROM FOUNDER’S SOCIETY HOLIDAY GRANTS - Fort Myers Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program received a $1,000 Holiday Grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. It brightened the holidays for 34 Care partners by buying materials to build new steps for a stroke victim, new faucets for an elderly lady’s bath and kitchen, medical supplies for a financially strapped quadriplegic, a large button telephone for a visually impaired Care partner, telephones for bedrooms of elderly Care partners, two robes and trees Care partners in nursing homes, and baskets of food with gift certificates for an additional 26 elderly Care partners.

2/99 The News Press, pg.1A: LEGACY PLAN GIVES GIFT OF A LIFETIME - Harriett Dohse, 88, is leaving her home and stocks to the Fort Myers Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers as part of the Leave a Legacy campaign under way in Lee County

2/20/99 Cape Coral Breeze: ELDERLY CARE HALLMARK OF CAPE GROUP - Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program is in the community to assist senior citizens to stay in their own homes as long as possible.

2/9/99 Cape Coral Breeze, Lifestyles: INTERFAITH REACHES OUT IN CAPE - As part of Interfaith’s Intergenerational program, students from Trafalgar painted a home for an 87 year old gentleman and performed chores and yard work for a wheelchair-bound woman.