About Faith In Action

Faith in Action originally was founded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and has now become a nationwide network of interfaith volunteer care-giving programs. These programs bring together volunteers of many faiths to help people who have long-term health conditions or disabilities to enhance their quality of life by providing companionship and assistance with daily activities. The legendary singer and actress Della Reese was the national spokesperson for Faith in Action from 2003 to 2008. Her efforts to promote the good works of Faith in Action volunteers have resulted in substantial media coverage on television and radio and in newspapers and magazines. Although no longer the official spokesperson, Della continues to be an avid supporter of Faith in Action.

 

  • More than one quarter of Americans over age 55, approximately 16 million people, struggle with daily activities as simple as shopping, cooking and housework
  • Nearly one half of those who have difficulty do not receive any help from family or others.
  • Older Americans prefer receiving assistance from faith-based organizations over secular organizations (47 percent vs. 19 percent).

 

Faith in Action volunteers come from churches, synagogues and other houses of worship, as well as the community at large. With this volunteer assistance, members of the community who have long-term health needs can maintain their independence for as long as possible.  

Faith In Action Partners

Partnering Congregations presently involved with Faith in Action of Edgar County include:

Bell Ridge Christian Church                            
Brocton Christian Church
Chrisman United Methodist Women
First Assembly of God Church                        
First Baptist Church                                         
First Christian Church                                      
First United Methodist Church
Friends Chapel
Grace Lutheran Church                          
Hume Christian Church                                               
Hume Methodist Church 
Kansas Christian Church
Kidley Church                                  
Lake Ridge Christian Church                           
Nevins Christian Church
New Beginnings Church of Paris
New Providence Presbyterian Church
New Vision Parish               
Otterbein United Methodist Church
Paris Area Church Women 
Paris Christian Church
Patton Methodist Church                                      
The Presbyterian Church                                 
Success Christian Church
Sugar Grove United Methodist Church               
St. Mary’s Catholic Church                              
State Line Christian Church                             
Vermilion United Methodist Church 

Partnering Congregations are asked to consider any of the following areas of support for Faith in Action of Edgar County:

  • Providing space for volunteer recruitment and training
  • Providing congregational coordinators to help support the Faith in Action of Edgar County outreach to the congregation
  • Regularly including Faith in Action of Edgar County information in bulletins and newsletters
  • Encouraging congregational volunteers and care receivers to share their stories of Faith in Action of Edgar County with others
  • Hosting a reception for congregation volunteers each year and having them invite a potential new volunteer to the celebration
  • Recongnizing volunteers and taking up a offering to support Faith in Action of Edgar County
  • Writing letters of support for fundraising efforts
  • Supporting the Faith in Action of Edgar County program with in-kind support including computer equipment, work or meeting space, copy/printing expenses, office supplies, etc.

Serving on the board of advisors or ad hoc committees.
Your questions and comments are very much welcome. Please, direct them to faithinactionparis@gmail.com

If your congregation would like to become a partner with Faith in Action of Edgar County, contact Darla Freeze, Program Director- (217) 466-6388