FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has invested $5 million to support Community Care Corps. This national volunteer program assists family caregivers, older adults, and individuals with disabilities age 18 and older. This program is poised to profoundly empower individuals to maintain their independence and live with dignity [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2024 Community Care Corps Helps Caregiving Organizations with New Resources: As the older adult population grows, so does the need for support services ST. LOUIS – This year’s National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the many benefits of volunteering and the importance of supporting these [...]

For release on: July 10, 2023 An Innovative, Action-Driven Champion of Caregivers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Caregiver Action Network, the nation’s leading organization supporting family caregivers, has selected Marvell Adams Jr. as its next Chief Executive Officer after a nationwide search. Marvell Adams Jr. is a caregiving expert and visionary leader with over two decades [...]

2023 Press Release: Caregiver Action Network Names Marvell Adams Jr. Next Chief Executive Officer (7/10/2023) Caregiver Action Network, the nation’s leading organization supporting family caregivers, has selected Marvell Adams Jr. as its next Chief Executive Officer after a nationwide search. Adams is a caregiving expert and visionary leader who comes to CAN with over two [...]

TBI Caregiving Puzzle April 19, 2023 Washington, DC – CAN is pleased to announce the Traumatic Brain Injury Caregiving Puzzle—to support the needs of those caring for loved ones with a traumatic brain injury. The information assembled will help family caregivers assist their loved ones through treatment and recovery. Importantly, it will also guide [...]

Washington, DC January 6, 2023 – Caregiver Action Network (CAN) regretfully shares the sad news that John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network since 2012, passed away on December 30, 2022. Mr. Schall was 62 years old. The CAN Board of Directors issued the following statement: "We are greatly saddened by the passing of John [...]

As you visit your family this month and over the holidays, you may find that your plans change at the last minute. Maybe the location changes because your aunt’s mom had a stroke so she’s unable to host everyone at her house. You might be late for dinner because your son broke his leg [...]

National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Caregiver Action Network (CAN) selects each year’s theme for National Family Caregivers Month. CAN also spearhead the celebration nationally. “"We believe that #CaregivingHappens will help show that caregiving often just happens in a [...]

Community Care Corps is pleased to announce the funding of innovative local models nationwide using volunteers to help family caregivers, older adults, and persons with disabilities with non-medical services to maintain independence in their own homes. Community Care Corps is awarding grants totaling $2.85 million to 33 innovative local models nationwide.  126 organizations responded to the 2021 Request [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2022 Community Care Corps Funds Volunteer Models to Aid Family Caregivers, Older Adults, and Adults with Disabilities Community Care Corps is pleased to announce the funding of innovative local models across the country using volunteers to help family caregivers, older adults, and adults with disabilities with nonmedical assistance to maintain independence in their own [...]