Who does your donation help?
Definitely our clients, but also their family members, CFiA volunteers, and our community!
Joanne is an 83-year-old widow, living alone in the home where she raised a family. She owns the home, but when her furnace stopped working, she called Faith in Action to see if we could help her as the cold weather began settling into our region. With the support of donors like you and grants provided from foundations, we were able to quickly have Joanne’s furnace repaired.
Since Joanne could no longer see well enough to drive and was afraid to leave her home for fear of falling, two dedicated volunteers began doing her grocery shopping and visiting Joanne in her home, so she has visitors at least twice a week. “I’m so glad my volunteer can bring my groceries. My favorite store said I had to order online, and I just don’t know how I could do that. This way, I get my groceries, a visit with Sandy, and even seed for my bird feeder! Those little birds rely on me, you know!
Joanne’s daughter lives in another state, but she’s grateful to the people at Faith in Action. “It’s been such a worry that Mom would fall, or her medications wouldn’t be delivered. She’s happier and healthier now that your volunteers are part of her week!”
Sandy, who delivers groceries and visits with Joanne says, “It’s really an honor to do volunteerism that has such a powerful impact on another person’s life. Joanne and I have become quite close!” Carla, who regularly visits with Joanne, added “Joanne is such a sweet and positive soul. She’s grateful for everything, and even with failing eyesight, she loves to have me fill that bird feeder so she can hear the birds in her backyard.”
As this year ends, Collinsville Faith in Action needs your support. Your donation definitely helps clients like Joanne, but it also keeps volunteers engaged, relieves family members of worry, and makes our community a better place to live and age.