Providing Services for the
Elderly,
Disabled, and Homebound
Physical address (non mailing):
Office:2600 E. Wilcox Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-8146
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3004
Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
Fax: 520-335-2123
E-mail: vicapsvaz@gmail.com
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VICAP is hosted by Cochise College providing office space and
utilities vital to our operation.
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What is VICaP?
The Sierra Vista VICaP was formally incorporated with the
Arizona Corporation Commission in 1994 with participation of the following
Churches / Organization
Unity Church ( Marilyn Olson )
Sierra Lutheran Church ( Betty Abraham / Clara Abraham )
Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church ( Donald A. Graham)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ( Bob Dawson )
Community United Church of Christ ( (Ross Mcguire ) Temple Kol Hamidbar ( Mary Caron )
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church ( Steven Carroll ) United Methodist Church ( Joan Smith )
Faith Presbyterian Church ( Lee Shiles )
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church ( Robert Smallwood )
First Christian Church ( Lee Erwin )
S.V. Commission on Disability Issues ( Paul Curran )
The Volunteer Interfaith Caregiver Program is a non-profit
organization providing services to the elderly, disabled and home-bound
residents of Sierra Vista and nearby rural communities in Cochise County.
These services are provided free of charge by trained volunteers from faith
congregations, community organizations and local businesses. Our goal is to
help our neighbors continue to live independently and maintain their quality
of life.
Our neighbors frequently request VICaP services after a life
changing event which limits their independence. Trained VICaP volunteers work
together to provide services to our neighbors without charge.
The VICaP office receives between 300 and 400 calls for
service per month. 88 volunteers responded to 4700 calls for assistance and
accrued over 10,000 volunteer service hours. All of our trained volunteers
provide their services free of charge.
In short, VICaP volunteers' services help to prolong the time
that elderly, disabled, and home-bound adults can be contributing, productive
members of our community.
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VICaP Facts
- VICaP is a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization which receives funding from donations, service
contracts and small grants.
- Sierra Vista VICaP has been
serving the elderly, disabled and home-bound in the Sierra Vista area
since 1994.
- About 80% of our volunteers
are retired citizens from the local community.
- Transportation is our most
requested service. Shopping assistance is second.
- VICaP refers and interacts
with other agencies to provide a network of community services.
- Donations are received from
the United Way, service clubs, churches, memorials, individuals,
businesses and foundations. Other ways of giving are through wills and
in your estate planning. These contributions will help keep the VICaP
office open and staffed and to provide services without charge.
- Our staff and volunteers are
available to speak to local organizations about our mission, goals and
activities in the community.
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