Sponsored by Providence Marianwood
Mission Statement
Faith in Action
is a dedicated team of trained volunteers and professional staff providing vital support and assistance to seniors facing the challenges of aging who live in the Greater Issaquah and Sammamish communities.
What Services Do We Provide?
Faith in Action provides options so seniors can maintain their independence. They include:
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Transportation Services: rides to/from medical appointments and assistance with grocery shopping and other errands
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Home Services: help with housekeeping, handyman tasks and yard work
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Resource Services: information and referrals for seniors needing assistance
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Transition Support Services: post-hospitalization and post-rehabilitation assistance
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Social Support Services: bringing people together for social visits
The program serves the elderly of greater Issaquah and Sammamish areas regardless of income, race or creed.
Who Volunteers?
Volunteers carry out Faith in Action services. We are looking for caring individuals who want to give back to their community or live out their faith. Our volunteers are screened, well-trained and provided ongoing support for their work. The best volunteers are those who care for and desire to serve our seniors in a way that brings encouragement and support. All volunteers are screened and receive valuable training and support.
Who Requests Services?
- Concerned families, friends or neighbors
- Congregation members
- Health care or social service agencies and organizations
- Frail or vulnerable individuals
Goals
Through the providing of these free services we hope to achieve the following outcomes:
- Decreased isolation and improved access to services
- Maintained and enhanced independence
- Happier, healthier family caregivers
- A more caring and sensitive community
Funding
Grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation initially launched this grassroots, not-for-profit program in 1998. After its founding, Faith in Action became financially independent. Its services are free of charge and there are no Providence Marianwood funds to offset its cost. Grants, congregration support and private donations fund this program. All contributions are welcome and needed to ensure these services will continue to provide caregiving support to elders in our community.
About Our Sponsor
Founded in 1986 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, Providence Marianwood is a mission-driven organization dedicated to meeting the health-related needs of our community with love and compassion. We strive to provide the highest quality clinical care, and at the same time, we recognize the importance of emotional and spiritual well-being.
Our Support Group
Faith in Action is supported by a coalition of area congregations, service providers, agencies and caring individuals who are working together to address this growing need in our community.
- Snoqualmie United Methodist Church
- Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church
- Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church
- King County East Central Baha'i Community
- Providence Marianwood
- Elder and Adult Day Services
- Alzheimer's Association of Western and Central Washington
- Evergreen Care Network
- City of Issaquah
- City of Sammamish
- Issaquah 1st Word LDS
- Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
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- Providence Marianwood Homecare
- Faith United Methodist Church
- Our Savior Lutheran Church
- St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
- Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
- Sammamish Presbyterian Church
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
- Pine Lake Covenant Church
- Aging and Disabilities Services
- Issaquah Valley Seniors
- Overlake Senior Care
- MS Association of King County
- United Way of King County
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To Contact Us
For more information about Faith in Action, visit our agency website at http://www.faithinaction4seniors.org. For local information, e-mail or call us at 425-391-2817.
You can find out more about the national network of Faith in Action agencies at www.fiavolunteers.org, where you can learn more about the difference Faith in Action volunteers are making across the country.
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