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What makes
Faith in Action Unique?
Faith in Action: Elder Outreach is a
coalition of faith communities and local organizations that recruits,
trains, and mobilizes volunteers to assist older adults who need support
and care to remain in their homes. The common goal of this interfaith
coalition is to provide services that help older adults remain in their own
homes as long as possible.
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What is the need for services to older adults?
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Americans are
living longer. It is estimated that, by 2050, more than one out of every
five people will be 65 or older. Fayette County is ranked second in Kentucky in the percentage of population over age 65. One in four households in Kentucky now includes at least one person 65 years of
age or older. Research has shown that, as people age, they prefer to
continue living independently, preferably in within their communities in
their own homes. There is a substantial need for supplemental services to
assist older citizens maintain independent living and a need for assistance
to families caring for older members.
The free services of Faith in
Action: Elder Outreach provided by volunteers can help meet this
increasing community need.
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WHERE Does Faith
in Action Serve?
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Services are
provided in Fayette and Scott Counties.
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(Lexington
and Georgetown, Kentucky)
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WHO are the Faith in Action Care Receivers?
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Adults
age 65 or older who hope to stay just where they are — “at home.”
Maintaining a person’s independence may be possible when they have help
with some of the small things.
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We have
no restrictions with regard to income, race, or religious beliefs.
There are no fees for services, but donations are welcome.
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How are
services obtained?
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Contact our Faith in Action: Elder
Outreach office and indicate the type of assistance needed. Requests for
care will be matched with volunteers who can best meet the needs of older
adults and their families.
Email us at faithaction@windstream.net
Telephone:859-252-1365
FAX: 859-288-4768
Print out a Volunteer Care Receiver
Application for Assistance
form and mail or fax to the address given.
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WHO requests services?
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Concerned
family, friends, or neighbors
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Health
care or social service organizations
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Congregation
staff and members
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Individuals
needing assistance
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What does a Faith in Action volunteer do?
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Volunteers provide assistance with daily
living activities including help with grocery shopping, meal delivery,
occasional cooking of meals, transportation to and from appointments,
friendly visits, minor home repair/yard work, light housekeeping, and
telephone contact.
Volunteers do not assist with bill
paying, medical care, personal care (bathing, feeding, toileting,
transferring) live in care, or legal services.
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What can I expect from a Faith in Action Volunteer?
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Faith in Action
volunteers are a select group of individuals who are screened and trained
to provide non-medical in-home care to elder adults and assistance to their
families.
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Who
volunteers?
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How can I volunteer?
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Print
out a Volunteer
Application Form and mail or fax to the address given.
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Email for more information
or to register for training
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How can I help?
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Promoting the activities and services of Faith in Action: Elder
Outreach in your local community, church, synagogue, mosque, and other
houses of worship.
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Monetary Donations ( go HERE to
make a donation)
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In-kind donations of resources ( e.g., office supplies)
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Contact our office for more details.
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