Jack's Caregiver Coalition

If you want our founder Kyle Woody to save your seat, call or text him at 952-828-5490! (Or feel free to register using the link in the comments)

Have you ever wondered how Jack's got started? Check out the link in the comments for the story!

CaregiverCON is a movement of people and organizations who believe that caregivers have waited long enough to feel supported. Our theme this year is "Caregiving is a Team Sport" because for far too many of us it sure doesn't feel like one.

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Jean Accius as our new Board Chair. Jean’s journey with our coalition began in 2016 when he discovered us while researching male family caregivers at AARP. Since then, he has been a relentless advocate for our mission. As the President and CEO of CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, Jean brings a wealth of experience in empowering communities to thrive. His commitment to health equity and community building aligns perfectly with our goals. As Jack's Board Chair, Jean’s leadership will be instrumental in helping us strengthen the support networks that caregivers need. Dr. Accius is a leader and innovator in health systems transformation. His work has garnered recognition from Next Avenue, Black Enterprise magazine, and Fast Company. With a strong public policy, business, and health background, Jean is uniquely positioned to lead our coalition to new heights. To learn more about Dr. Accius’s impressive career, accomplishments, and vision, read the full article on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gpnu9beS

Caregiving needs to be a TEAM SPORT, and no one is immune from getting recruited to play this brutal game. So, we invite you to join us on Friday, November 1, 2024, for The Big GIVE to raise funds for caregivers in a way that honors them and what they're going through.

It's happenning!!! We are having our first caregiver conference! Get ready for a half-day of honesty, joy, practical tools, connection, and encouragment. You will walk away refreshed, fed, and ready to face the other 365 days of caregiving this year. It's just the start. Check out our page for CaregiverCONx to learn more. It's FREE. Why are we doing it? We love caregivers, because we are, and have been caregivers, ourselves. So we get it. https://lnkd.in/g5sHDCDk

Do you know a family/friend caregiver? Treat them to a night of music, food, drinks, and fun at our Spring Hootenanny featuring jeremy messersmith. It's our way of thanking volunteers and donors while encouraging caregivers of people with life-changing illnesses. Best of all, it's free! Check out Kyle's post for more information and spread the word to show your support. #caregiversupport #jeremymessersmith

As Caregivers and Sequel Makers, we have some really rough days (and nights). This is important to remember.

Because of the generosity of our donors, our Sequel Makers program has been fully developed and deployed and now supports those who have transitioned from “active caregiver” to “actively grieving”. To learn more about the program check out this recent blog written by Jeff Myhre ❤️