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Call for Help for Direct-Care Worker Devastated by Wash. Mudslide

April 3, 2014

The recent mudslide in Washington State brought unimaginable tragedy to Jonielle Spillers, a direct-care worker at Cascade Valley, an assisted living community.

Jonielle’s husband and three of her four children died in the disaster, and her home was destroyed, while she was at work.

Friends and supporters of the Spillers family have set up a fund to accept donations on Jonielle’s behalf.

To contribute, visit your local U.S. Bank branch and make a deposit to “The Jonielle Spillers Family Fund,” account number 153564726179.

Or, send a donation by mail to:

U.S. Bank

Fisher’s Landing Office

PD-WA-4577

16415 Se McGillivray Blvd

Vancouver, WA 98683

For more information, visit the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living blog.

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