# Types of "Informal or Gifted Care/Support" provided through network.

| Types of Informal and/or 'Gifted' Care and Support PROVIDED | Description                                                                                                                                                  |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Wellness, Emotional & Mental Health Support**             | Emotional support from friends, family, peer support groups, and community volunteers offering informal counselling and moral support.                       |
| **Social Connection & Engagement**                          | Friendship networks, community clubs, neighborhood groups, and family gatherings fostering social cohesion and emotional bonding.                            |
| **Recreational & Leisure Activities**                       | Exercise groups, community-based fitness activities, and family members encouraging healthy habits through family exercise routines.                         |
| **Advocacy**                                                | Community organizers, peer advisors, and family members advocating for others in legal, healthcare, or educational matters.                                  |
| **Coordination and Logistics**                              | Community members organizing transportation, household chores, or care services, and family members managing daily household logistics.                      |
| **Gardening & Nature-based Activities**                     | Community gardeners and family members engaged in gardening, recycling, or environmental sustainability activities, both locally and within households.      |
| **Education, Training & Skills Development**                | Peer tutoring, community learning groups, and family members helping with homework, teaching life skills, or offering mentorship.                            |
| **Finance & Financial Support**                             | Financial assistance provided by community members, such as sharing resources, informal loans, or helping with managing finances.                            |
| **Crisis & Emergency Support**                              | Immediate help during a crisis, including emotional support, temporary accommodation, and providing essentials like food or clothing.                        |
| **Gifting or Loaning of Goods or Equipment**                | Informal sharing or gifting of goods like food, equipment, or household items between friends, neighbors, and family members.                                |
| **Food**                                                    | Food sharing networks, community gardens, and family members preparing meals or sharing food resources within the household or broader community.            |
| **Venue & Community Space**                                 | Community members offering their homes for events, or using public parks and informal spaces for gatherings, similar to family events held in private homes. |
| **Health and Fitness**                                      | Community-based health groups and exercise programs, often organized informally by neighbors or family members to promote physical well-being.               |
| **Care of Culture & Heritage**                              | Community cultural clubs, societies, and family elders passing down cultural traditions and stories through shared experiences.                              |
| **Transportation Support**                                  | Volunteer drivers, neighbors, or family members providing transportation assistance, including carpooling and rides to appointments or events.               |
| **Legal and Administrative Support**                        | Informal legal and administrative assistance provided by community legal clinics, peer advisors, or family members helping manage documents.                 |
| **Technology and Digital Support**                          | Tech-savvy friends or family members helping with computer or smartphone issues, offering digital literacy guidance within the household or community.       |
| **Religious & Spiritual Support**                           | Faith-based community groups, prayer groups, and family members offering spiritual guidance or organizing family prayer sessions.                            |


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