Childrens Respite Care Center

C.R.E.W. stands for Children’s Respite Exceptional Workforce, an organization comprised entirely of volunteers who donate their time and talent towards areas of CRCC that need assistance beyond the scope of CRCC’s staff.

The purpose of C.R.E.W. is to operate exclusively for the benefit of Children’s Respite Care Center and its programs. All C.R.E.W. activities are consistent with the mission and purpose of the Children’s Respite Care Center.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Cindy Irvine • President
Robyn Freeman • President Elect
Terri Sortino • Vice President Fundraising
Lisa Freeburg and Kathy Wilson • Vice President Membership
Nancy Wackerhagen • Recording Secretary
Holly LeGros • Treasurer
Lori Williams • Corresponding Secretary
Kara Shainholtz • Advisor

If you would like to lend your time and talent we have several opportunities for involvement and participation in the following areas:

Center Activities

Assist with implementing Events/Projects conducted at each center that specifically benefit the children being served:

• Quarterly Birthday Parties
• Staff Appreciation Event (Annually in March or April)
• Holiday Baskets (Annually in December)

FAMILY SUPPORT

C.R.E.W. provides support to families who require a little extra “TLC” in various areas of their lives.

C.R.E.W. works to secure games and toys for birthdays, provide family meals or gift certificates to be used during hospital stays and supply needed items for special occasions beyond the requirements of daily life.

Wish Closet (A collection of games, toys & gift certificates to be utilized as needed in Family Support)

FAMILY EVENTS

Throughout the year, seasonal events are planned for CRCC families to come together and celebrate life and spend time with other families facing like issues. C.R.E.W. helps implement these parties and coordinate activities.

Examples of these get-togethers:

• Center Holiday Parties
• Spring Fling
• Fall Festival

DONE-IN-A DAY PROJECTS

Often, CRCC has projects that can be accomplished within a day. Examples are:

• Arts For All (Single day event held annually in April)
• Garden Planting
• Gift Wrapping
• Holiday Baking

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES:

• $10.00 • Under 25
• $25.00 • Member
• $50.00 • Contributing Member
• $100.00 • Sustainer
• $250.00 • Supporter

If you are interested in becoming a crew member; contact Amber @ (402) 895-4000 or aburk@crccomaha.org.