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WHO WE ARE
The Care Communities (a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable
organization), formerly known as Interfaith Care Alliance, was
formed in 1991 by dedicated people of faith who wanted to provide
practical and compassionate support to those living with AIDS
in the Austin area. As we grew, we expanded our focus to
include another serious illness, such as cancer. The Care
Communities, today, primarily provides Care Team services to
those who are suffering from cancer and AIDS. |
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Carol Johnson, M Div., MBA
Executive Director
Carol Johnson joined The Care Communities staff as
Executive Director in November of 2005. She is a Presbyterian
minister with an MBA, CPA and RN. She comes from Hope
Hospice in New Braunfels, Texas where she was the Director
of Spiritual, Psychosocial and Volunteer Services.
She was born and raised in upstate New York. Outside
of her work she enjoys her two school-age sons, two
miniature dachshunds, the Austin music scene, biking
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Christina Camacho, MSSW
Care Team Coordinator
Christina is the new team member with The Care Communities. She has just received her MSSW from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City. Prior to getting her Master's degree, she has worked with several area Austin agencies and medical facilities with her undergrad degree from Texas State University. She was born in El Paso and proud to be a Native Texan. Se Habla Español. |
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Roger Temme, M Div.
Outreach Coordinator
Roger is a native of Detroit but has lived in Texas since
1963. Before beginning work at The Care Communities in March
of 1999, he was a member of a Catholic religious community
for 30 years and for almost 25 years as a Catholic priest. Besides
his work, Roger enjoys walking, dancing, reading mystery
novels and the company of his friends and neighbors. |
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Alicia Rivas
Outreach Associate
Alicia is a native of Austin where she graduated from
St. Edward’s University in 2006 with a degree in Latin American
Studies. Her goal is to serve
the community in any way possible, and she feels that
The Care Communities is giving her that opportunity. When
she is not working, Alicia loves hanging with her friends
and family, running at Town Lake, traveling, going to the
movies, going to concerts and hanging around great people. |
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Leora Visotzky
Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper
Leora grew up in New York City prior to moving to Austin in 2003. She graduated from Vassar College with a degree in art history and has worked in cultural institutions as well as volunteered for non-profit organizations in Austin. She lives in south Austin with her boyfriend and miniature dachshund, Arthur. She enjoys painting, reading, crossword puzzles, dancing and cooking. |
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Board
of Directors
Rex Zgarba, President - Coats / Rose
Winnie Gage, Vice President - Community Volunteer
Christopher Little, Secretary - Starbucks Coffee Company
Jason Earle, Treasurer - Harden Healthcare
Rosanne Becker, ImmediatePast President - Community Volunteer
Geoff Chudleigh - Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Jim Faith - Plains Capital Bank
The Hon. Lora Livingston - State of Texas, County of Travis
Stacey McTaggart - Texas Gas Service
Brigido Mireles - ACC
Shari Nichols - State of Texas
Julia Peery - House Call Doctors Texas
Linda Richards - Community Volunteer
Gene Anne Sandbach - Community Volunteer
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our
mission
To provide practical and compassionate support, through
our care teams, for people with serious illness.
our vision
A caring community where no one will face a serious illness alone. |
WE BELIEVE…
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No one should go through a serious illness without
the loving care of a community to sustain everyday
living.
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People should be free to be who they are and express
themselves openly. Everyone deserves honesty
and integrity, and unconditional love. All are
welcome in this community.
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A team of caring people can provide more support
than one person. Sharing support makes care possible.
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Miracles happen every day when someone cares for
another. Heroes are born through the smallest
acts of care.
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People facing a serious illness have support from
power higher than their own.
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In facing AIDS or cancer there is strength
in numbers, comfort in care and hope in support!
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