Remember the days when neighbor helped neighbor? When doors were always unlocked, and no one was afraid to ask a community member for help? For some very fortunate people, those days are still here but, for many, they seem to have vanished.

Highland Valley Elder Services, under the Federal Older Americans Act, has awarded The Sunderland Center for Positive Change a grant to assist in the 'bringing back' of neighbor-to-neighbor care, through its Caring Community Sponsor program. Soon, in a hairdresser near you (or library, senior center, lawer's/doctor's office, house of worship, town hall, hardware store, etc...) you will notice a brochure describing our program and an insert for you to complete, requesting assistance in a variety of areas. Our Caring Community Coordinator will also make her presence known throughout this next year to work with you in making this program a success in your community.