A bill making its way through both houses of Congress would give some of America’s 48 million family caregivers of adults much-needed financial assistance.  The Credit for Caring Act, introduced in mid-May in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, would provide a federal tax credit of up to $5,000 for working family caregivers. That could help defray the thousands of dollars that many families spend each year in out-of- pocket costs.

AARP has been following the legislation and has been a strong advocate for it. "Family caregivers are the backbone of the long-term care system", says Nancy LeaMond, AARP executive vice president and chief advocacy and engagement officer. AARP has been lobbying for the tax credit, to make life easier for unpaid family caregivers. 

Ehark experienced a successful start up in 2019 providing Companion Services for Seniors. Going into 2020, we were excited about the opportunities continuing to fulfill the mission providing quality caring, non-medical services to seniors. That excitement exists even stronger today because of what we learned and the effects of COVID-19. As you know, COVID-19 has had far-reaching negative consequences, especially on the elderly, as well as businesses of all sizes and types. Deaths, bankruptcies, business closures, psychological and physiological disorders, and economic instability continue with no end in sight. As a result, many businesses have decided to reinvent themselves not only out of necessity but also out of a changing world. Ehark is no exception.

Many Christians and non-Christians are anticipating the coming of Easter week to celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I can’t help but to reflect on my growing up and what Easter Sunday meant to our family; new church clothes, attending church, Easter egg hunt, Easter dinner and great fellowship. As I think about that rich family tradition, I am equally saddened as I think about my grandmother’s aging process. Therefore, I decided to demonstrate my reflection on Easter by borrowing excerpts from my book, Ma, Ma, Um Sweatin.

eHark was officially introduced to the local business community at a ribbon-cutting sponsored by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce on 3 October 2018.  The event was at the chamber, where approximately 75 businesses were present for the ribbon cutting. 

About a week later, on October 11, eHark participated in a job fair sponsored by the chamber as well.

eHark held its first recruiting interviews at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School in Chapel Hill on 28 September, 2018 where four candidates were scheduled for company interviews and orientation. Two, Ashley and Quin, were brought on board the team as eHark Angels.  eHark Angels are independent contractor service providers for eHark.

During my sophomore year in college I pledged a service fraternity named Royal Knights Society. The main mission of the fraternity was to provide community service along with service to the university to benefit people. One annual project carried out by the RKS that was a favorite of mine was to visit a local nursing home over the Christmas Holiday season.