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About UR Community Cares
Michelle Puzzo had the idea for UR Community Cares in 2019 after treating her physical therapy patients who needed help at home, but couldn’t pay for assistance and didn’t qualify for state programs.
She realized volunteers could donate their time to help those aging and disabled in their neighborhood if they knew who needed help. Her medical background allowed her to recognize the challenges that people face when beginning to experience declining physical and cognitive abilities, and decided to take action.
Building the UR Community Cares digital platform as a way to match those in need with those in the same community who are eager to help was a novel idea at the time. Today we are supported by pro bono professionals from Catchafire, remote trainees from MaturityWorks and interns from Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, and a growing Board of Directors and advisors.
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Latest Updates
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Cycling Without Age Manchester Expansion
This project is designed to expand the Cycling Without Age (CWA) Manchester program which launched in August 2023. We gave over 35 rides and trained 10 volunteer pilots last year. We have partnered with Manchester’s Recreation Department to add a new 5×7 door on the existing bike and gear shop in Charter Oak Park to…
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Tech Center Grand Opening April 1st, 2024
“The center, which will be open three days a week, will connect residents 50 and older and disabled residents to the digital world by teaching them how to access resources via the internet, as well as social media through weekly classes, lectures, and workshops.”
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