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Faith
In Action Care Program |
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The Faith In Action Care Program provides
services to older adults in the greater
Winston-Salem area. Services are provided
by trained volunteers of all ages from area
congregations, organizations, and the greater
community.
Shepherd's
Center volunteers visit homebound older
adults providing support for those who are
isolated and respite care for caregivers
who need a break.
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What Services are Provided? |
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Home Visitation -
1 1/2 - 2 hours a week |
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Respite Care for Family Caregivers |
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Minor Home Repairs |
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Medical Transportation (3 day notice required) |
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Grocery Shopping (2 times per month)
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There are no charges for any of these
services, except for home repair materials. |
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Who Calls to Request Services? |
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Older adults themselves |
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Families, friends or neighbors |
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Congregations, community groups and others
from the community |
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Home health agencies, social service agencies,
hospitals or residential facilities |
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Who are the Volunteers? |
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Neighbors helping neighbors through their
congregations and community groups |
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People with a genuine concern for older adults |
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Young and older adults who can give
non-medical support to homebound individuals
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Training is provided for both new and
experienced volunteers |
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What People Say: |
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"I didn't realize when I first talked to you
how much I needed some time out. The
Shepherd's Center volunteer is so easy to be
around that he is beginning to seem like
family." |
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Family caregiver |
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"I think with this program you always get more
than you give." |
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Volunteer |
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"I look forward each week to a visit from two
of your volunteers. Since I am confined to my
home a great deal of the time, they are
gracious to take me to walk for some much
needed exercise and fresh air." |
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Homebound older adult |
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To request services or to become a volunteer: |
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CONTACT:
Linda Lewis, Faith In Action Care Program
Coordinator
1700 Ebert Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-748-0217
Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm |
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Email:
Click to email |
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To Support the Faith In Action Care Program: |
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Consider contributing to the support of the
Faith In Action Care Program. There are no
fees for this service. Individual, organizational,
business and foundation support is gratefully
accepted. All donations are welcome and are
fully tax-deductible. |
