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Our mission is to provide leadership in addressing issues that relate to older Virginians, to develop community-based systems of care that provide services that support independence within South Central Virginia’s interdependent society and which protect the quality of life of older adults, and to promote citizen involvement in the planning and delivery of service. Caring Arms Will Support (CAWS) was founded in 2010 by Cheryl Ann Wilson-Sprinkle to develop a system of care and support for adults 45 and older to lead independent and dignified lives for as long as possible. CAWS is based on a caring, supportive and team-driven approach that is committed to identifying services and meeting unmet needs. Through coordination, collaboration, volunteers and partnerships CAWS Inc. works to develop new services, enhance existing programs, and pursue funding resources that help to enhance or create new senior focused programs. |
Cheryl Ann Wilson-Sprinkle, Chair & CEO 207 South Broad StreetKenbridge, VA 23944 Office: (434) 676-6100 Fax: (434) 676-6102 Mailing Address: Email: info@caws.cc |
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, November 26, 2011CAWS, Inc., coordinated with Rehoboth Business Services to conduct an entrepreneurial workshop, “How to Start Your Own Business.” The meeting was held at our Kenbridge office from 10am to 2pm, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Betty Boston.The purpose of this workshop was to assist those, especially seniors, with understanding the beginning steps that should be taken when starting a new business. The workshop was held on the nationally celebrated “Small Business Saturday.” The introductory session was designed to help the participants identify their goals and then turn those goals into a systematic plan. Included in the workshop were a number of self-directed tools to be used in order to clearly see what will be needed to start a business. The tools were: · Self Assessment Survey – Are You Prepared to Run a Business? · Budget Template · Values Inventory · Business Plan Outline Since both CAWs, Inc., and Rehobeth Ministries realize that there are many people who serve or have served on various committees, doing small crafts projects, working flea markets, and having yard sales, our goal is to help them to acquire the additional knowledge to make their projects successful and necessary should they decide to turn their hobby into a business. CAWS, Inc. is currently planning to invite Rev. Dr. Boston back on a monthly basis to conduct this most important and powerful workshop. CAWS Observes National Employ Older Worker WeekNational Employ Older Worker Week was held from September 19th-23rd. We at CAWS, Inc. decided to recognize our seniors with awards and a wonderful lunch at The Herb Cottage in Blackstone. Several individuals received awards for excelling during our Mock Interview Process, which included personal presentation, a pane l interview, a resume, a completed application, cover letter and a thank you note. Mariana Hurtt-Speights received special recognition for her exceptional assistance to CAWS, Inc. and the Senior Community Service Employment Program.The function was held at The Herb Cottage in Blackstone with our Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Betty Boston of Halifax County. Rev. Boston spoke of the changing times for seniors and their need to plan for a productive life beyond retirement. She also spoke of the need to consistently increase your marketable skills for jobs you are interested in attaining and to be prepared for rejection despite your potential and/or abilities. Rev. Boston told a story about Dawn, a Labrador Retriever who applied for a job that stated she needed to be bi-lingual, that it was an equal employment opportunity employer and that typing was a requirement . Rev Boston stated that Dawn had all of the requirements and was ready for the job but she was not hired. Instead she was referred to another company that could and would appreciate her special skills, where she was hired immediately. The gist of Rev. Boston’s story was to go for your dream job, do everything you can to get yourself ready and if you should not get the job to not be discouraged but to continue to try and you will eventually get somewhere. It may not be where you want to work right now but every step you take will get you closer to that dream job. Rev. Boston stressed the importance of being responsible for your own destiny instead of relying on others to make your dream come true. |
by Cheryl Ann Wilson-SprinkleWhat does the CAWS logo mean?The logo was designed with the senior population in mind and the philosophy of CAWS Inc.o The name CAWS has three key meanings: · The name of the organization, Caring Arms Will Support · A homonym of ‘cause’ · The initials of Founder, Chair and CEO, Cheryl Ann Wilson-Sprinkle o The maple symbolizes strength, endurance, balance, promise, and practicality. o The fall foliage symbolizes seniors in the autumn of their lives, who have changed, grown and are even more beautiful than they were in their green youth. o The arms reaching upward symbolize hope, love and compassion that are there to catch, steady, or embrace the senior if and when the need should arise. o When you look at the entire logo you will realize that it resembles a woman with her arms outstretched. She has strong shoulders and a strong neck to hold up the head that is full of ideas, dreams and the belief that seniors are a special population who can, have, and will continue to grow and learn while contributing to their community, homes and our country. CAWS |
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