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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Health, Human Services, Interfaith Coalitions, Philanthropy, Religion, Specifically Named Diseases, Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: To provide support, education and resources for caregivers and quality care to those living with memory loss, specifically alzheimer's and dementia and other challenges of aging. Through volunteerism, 2,500 volunteers provided compassionate care and practical assistance for 3,142. 75% age 60 and older received quality care and respite.
Programs: Carepartners is a non-profit, volunteer organization that provides support, education, and resources for caregivers and quality care for those living with memory loss and other challenges of aging. Much of our care is for the frail elderly and individuals with dementia. In 2017, carepartners, who serves all people at no cost, was able to provide life-changing care as well as educational and support services to 5,700 people in the greater houston and waco areas, and provide over 122,000 volunteer caregiving hours equal to over $3. 1 million of free care. In 2017 we partnered with 94 congregations.