November is a time to show support and to honor our nation's vital caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. Join us in acknowledging and honoring families who are often caregiving "around the clock". That means around-the-clock dedication, organization, responsibility, scheduling, and hands-on care.

Here is how you can support a caregiver for the month of November:
1. Raise awareness of family caregiver issues - 60% of caregivers are suffering with a chronic illness of their own and 31% of caregivers a suffering with depression.
2. Give appreciation for all that they do - celebrate the efforts of family caregivers by saying thank you
3. Increase support for family caregivers - offer to sit in with their loved one even for just an hour so that the caregiver get's a chance to do a self-care activity
4. Reduce feelings of isolation - meet the caregiver where they are! Go over to their house, take their favorite dessert & sit down to have a conversation or coffee. 

Here is how you can support caregivers at The ARK:
1. Volunteer at the Social Respite Program or the Early Memory Loss Program. These programs are designed to allow caregivers a break and time to themselves to practice self care. Our volunteers are vital to the success of this program. You can support family caregivers by volunteering for this program. The ARK is always looking for volunteers to share their time and talents with our participants. Our programs operate Monday-Friday. To find out more information, email info@thearkofsc.org or call us at 843-471-1360.
2. Donate towards The ARK's scholarship fund. This scholarship fund helps cover the cost of the program for a family to receive respite. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. Scholarships are funded by grants & donations. Please consider a gift to our scholarship fund here.
3. Sponsor or purchase a ticket to attend one of The ARK's fundraisers. On November 24, 2024 we are hosting the Inaugural Retro Bash in honor of our Family Caregivers for the month of November. Our caregivers do not pay to attend this event and you can cover the cost of tickets for our caregivers and volunteers by sponsoring this event or purchasing tickets. See below for more information.