Faith in Action National Network
This national program provides links to local programs that can provide transportation, respite care relief and other support services. Each local chapter (many states have more than one) provides different help to different populations of people. Diseases or conditions include mental illness, terminal illness, physical disability, mental disability, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimers and dementia.
The Faith in Action National Network is a membership network of local Faith in Action programs, regional and state Faith in Action collaboratives, and individuals who support Faith in Action.
The purpose of the National Network is to promote the sharing of knowledge, experience and ideas that can help to strengthen and support the hundreds of local Faith in Action programs that are currently active throughout the United States, and to foster and support the establishment of new Faith in Action programs in all communities that want and need the services that Faith in Action volunteers can provide.
Local Faith in Action programs bring volunteers of different faiths together to care for their homebound neighbors who may be isolated and living with chronic health conditions or disabilities. The Faith in Action volunteers come from churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship, as well as from the community at large, and provide many forms of non-medical assistance, such as:
* Transportation to medical and other appointments
* Help with shopping, reading or bill-paying
* Minor home repairs
* Friendly visiting and telephone support
* Respite care for family caregivers
Such simple services can sometimes be the safety net that makes it possible for those with disabling health conditions or other limitations to enjoy a better quality of life and to maintain their independence longer.
Although local Faith in Action programs may vary according to local needs and preferences, all Faith in Action programs have five basic building blocks in common (Program Model). The Faith in Action program was initiated in 1983 with support from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and today there are more than 600 local Faith in Action programs operating in communities across the nation. Search by state or zip code to find a program in your area. If there is no Faith in Action program in your area and you are interested in starting one, please contact the Faith in Action National Network by calling the toll-free number: 1-866-839-8865.
http://www.fianationalnetwork.org/find-fia-program.cfm
Find a Faith in Action Program
Click on a state to view the list of programs with complete contact information. Or you may find a local program by entering a zip code or using the drop-down menu to search by state.
