CNA Diane Pineda, right, provides assistance to Shirley Connor, one of the many local residents who benefit from assistance provided by VIRS Respite Care.
VIRS Respite Care received a $2,500 grant from the Wyoming Community Foundation's Rock Springs Area Board, which will provide relief time for those who care for the elderly and disabled in Sweetwater County.
The organization allows relief time for primary caregivers by assisting with each client's activities of daily living. This allows clients to maintain an independent lifestyle in their own homes and helps avoid the cost of nursing homes or institutions. Certified Nursing Assistants provide this care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Respite Care is a nonprofit organization that has been serving Sweetwater County since 1979. In the past 36 years, the organization has helped hundreds of people.
Respite Care Director Melissa Searle said the grant will greatly benefit the organization.
"The funds will allow more direct care hours for our clients," Searle said.
To learn more about Respite Care or to donate, visit http://www.virsrespitecare.org or contact Melissa Searle at 352-6847 or 872-6341.
The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) is a statewide nonprofit organization that granted $4.5 million to nonprofits across Wyoming in 2014. WYCF connects people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming.
For information call 307-721-8300 or visit their website, http://www.wycf.org.
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