Interfaith Caregivers Trenton

Agency Details:

Interfaith Cargivers Trenton/Faith in Action, Inc, an interfaith coalition, is dedicated to promoting the independence and dignity of homebound elderly and people with disabilities by matching them with caring volunteers who assist with the tasks of everyday life.

Description:
Interfaith Caregivers helps recruit, train and match volunteers who provide non-medical support services to homebound individuals free of charge. The services offered include: shopping and errands, transportation to appointments, friendly visits, indoor/outdoor chores, minor household repairs, occasional meal preparation, clerical assistance, short-term respite care, telephone reassurance, and links to other community services. ICT strengthens the existing outreach ministries of congregations while also linking them with the network of community health care and social service organizations. Interfaith Caregivers sponsors workshops and seminars to increase awareness of local resources and develop skills in serving seniors and people with disabilities.

History:
Interfaith Caregivers was founded by the Trenton Ecumenical Area Ministry (TEAM) in 1994, with a Faith in Action seed grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. ICT is an independent non-profit organization. Since 1994, 25 member congregations have joined Interfaith Caregivers.

Contact people:

Mary Ann Isaac, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Dottie Richardson, Intake Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Jane Latini, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (609) 482-3737

Address:

229 Lawrenceville Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ictrenton.org

Directions:

Quarter Mile North from Brunswick Circle. Check our website www.ICTrenton.org

Last updated on May 4, 2010

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5 Overall Experience Experience rating
Extremely rewarding

My 16-yr old son and I do minor house repairs and yard work for Interfaith Caregivers of Trenton. The organization provides assistance with the everyday tasks of life for elderly or homebound individuals. These are tasks that many people forget about, fixing screen doors, repairing door insulation, raking leaves, and clearing yard waste. The look on the recipients faces when we are done is one of total thankfulness and instantly pays back the hard work. I am looking forward to continuing my efforts. It has also been a great way for me to spend some quality time with my son and teach him some valuable things.
posted by mbartkus on December 18, 2009


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