CareForward

CareForward CareForward is dedicated to enhancing the caregiving experience by ensuring caregivers have access to comprehensive support and resources.

Today, we officially launched CareForward across the City of Martinsville as well as Patrick, Henry, and Franklin Counti...
12/04/2025

Today, we officially launched CareForward across the City of Martinsville as well as Patrick, Henry, and Franklin Counties — bringing neighbors, volunteers, and partners together to strengthen the fabric of our communities.

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and to every organization helping us move care forward. We’re especially grateful to Piedmont Community Services and DBHDS, who made this expansion possible!

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community where no one faces hardship alone.

Learn more or sign up to volunteer at careforward.io

Wow! This request was met before we could publish it to social media! Great work to the Care Action Network and our part...
12/04/2025

Wow! This request was met before we could publish it to social media! Great work to the Care Action Network and our partners!

The Request:
PCS is working with a dedicated female veteran who lives in her own home and is in need of support to maintain her mobility and independence. Following surgery for a compound fracture, her condition has progressed into a chronic health challenge. She now alternates between using a wheelchair and a walker and manages her daily activities while living alone.

At this time, entering and exiting her home has become increasingly difficult and unsafe. The steps leading to her front porch pose a significant risk of falls, especially given her limited mobility. To ensure she can safely access her home, she needs a ramp installed at her front entrance. This modification is essential to help her navigate her home environment with stability and confidence.

We are reaching out to the volunteer network for assistance in obtaining or constructing a ramp, or through financial support toward materials. Providing this ramp will greatly improve her safety, support her independence, and have a meaningful impact on her day-to-day life.

Items Needed:
Build or Donate a Wheelchair Ramp

Tomorrow is the day!We’re excited to host our CareForward kickoff event this morning from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at New Col...
12/03/2025

Tomorrow is the day!

We’re excited to host our CareForward kickoff event this morning from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at New College Institute as we expand into Martinsville and Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties.

If you’ve been curious about CareForward or want to learn how you can support neighbors in need, we’d love to see you there.

Learn more or sign up to volunteer at: volunteer.careforward.com/piedmont

Ever wondered just how easy it is to volunteer with CareForward? Let’s just say… it’s so simple, even a cat can do it!To...
12/01/2025

Ever wondered just how easy it is to volunteer with CareForward? Let’s just say… it’s so simple, even a cat can do it!

Topher the cat accidentally “volunteered” by walking across the keyboard—and honestly, we can’t blame him. He saw a neighbor in need and wanted to help!

If you’re ready to make a difference (on purpose), follow Topher’s lead and sign up today at CareForward.io.

Your community—and maybe your pets—will thank you!

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for every neighbor who steps up to care for others - for every volunteer, partner, and...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for every neighbor who steps up to care for others - for every volunteer, partner, and organization that helps strengthen our communities.

At CareForward, we believe that kindness and connection are what truly make a community thrive.

From our team to yours - Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🍂

At CareForward, we believe that even the smallest act of service can make a big difference. Each time a neighbor steps u...
11/24/2025

At CareForward, we believe that even the smallest act of service can make a big difference. Each time a neighbor steps up to help another, our communities grow stronger, kinder, and more connected.

Be part of the change — sign up to volunteer at careforward.io 💙

Washington County, VA is working with a young adult, living with a chronic illness and significant physical disability, ...
11/20/2025

Washington County, VA is working with a young adult, living with a chronic illness and significant physical disability, who urgently needs a replacement gel battery for their motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair is currently inoperable, leaving the individual confined to bed, which has already resulted in painful bed sores, increased depression, and a growing risk of further medical complications.

A functioning wheelchair is critical to this person’s well-being. It is the only way they can attend necessary medical and behavioral health appointments, complete basic daily activities, and reconnect with others in their community. Reliable mobility will help reduce isolation while restoring independence, stability, and overall quality of life.

We are seeking a contribution toward the purchase, or a business who would be interested in offering a discount or contribution of the battery itself, so the wheelchair can be repaired as quickly as possible.

Item Needed:

MK Powered Gel Battery M24SLDGFT, 12V 73AH (compatible with the C400 Permobil Electric Wheelchair)

Without support, this individual is at risk of further decline and potential hospitalization. Any contribution will make an immediate and meaningful difference. Thank you for your consideration.

We believe in building communities where everyone belongs, neighbors support one another, and compassion drives action.T...
11/20/2025

We believe in building communities where everyone belongs, neighbors support one another, and compassion drives action.

Together, we’re creating a network of care that embraces individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities — ensuring everyone has the chance to thrive. 💙

We’re grateful for the incredible community partnerships that continue to power the CareForward mission.Last week, our t...
11/18/2025

We’re grateful for the incredible community partnerships that continue to power the CareForward mission.

Last week, our team picked up a number of donated items from Trinity United Methodist Church, Buchanan, VA, as well as from a generous family in the Hollins community. These contributions came through church groups and local networks who stepped forward to make sure neighbors in need have the essentials to stay safe and well.

Acts of kindness like these - quiet, heartfelt, and rooted in community - remind us why this work matters. Thank you to our faith partners and local supporters who continue to show what caring for one another truly looks like.

We had great conversations with faith leaders and community partners last week across Smyth, Grayson, Russell, and Washi...
11/17/2025

We had great conversations with faith leaders and community partners last week across Smyth, Grayson, Russell, and Washington counties.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to explore how we can work together to support our local DSS teams and better serve our neighbors.

We’re grateful for the collaboration and excited to continue building strong community partnerships throughout the region.

It’s never been easier to make a difference in your community! 💙In just three simple steps, you can start helping neighb...
11/17/2025

It’s never been easier to make a difference in your community! 💙

In just three simple steps, you can start helping neighbors right here at home:
1️⃣ Visit careforward.io and sign up (no download required).
2️⃣ Browse requests that fit your time or talents.
3️⃣ Give back and see your impact in real time!

Start your journey of connection and care today — because small acts of kindness move communities forward.

When a 59-year-old woman in our community living with disabilities lost her refrigerator, she faced a real challenge - u...
11/14/2025

When a 59-year-old woman in our community living with disabilities lost her refrigerator, she faced a real challenge - unable to safely store food or keep essential medications cold.

Thanks to the incredible teamwork of Bridle Creek Circuit of the UMC, First United Methodist Church, Independence, Virginia, a volunteer contribution, and our partners at Safe and Sound Outreach of Grayson, we were able to step in and help! Together with The Back Forty Resale in Galax, a gently used refrigerator was delivered, along with a grocery gift card from Bridle Creek UMC to restock her shelves.

This is what CareForward is all about - neighbors, organizations, and volunteers coming together to make a difference.

Learn more about how you can get involved at CareForward.io!

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Roanoke, VA
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