Faith in Action is an interfaith volunteer caregiving initiative of the Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation. Local Faith in Action programs bring together
volunteers from many faith to work together to care for their neighbors who
have long-term health needs.
Faith in Action volunteers come from churches, synagogues, mosques and
other houses of worship, as well as the community at large. Volunteers help
those in need by providing non-medical assistance with tasks such as:
health needs can maintain their independence for as long as possible.
Wood Johnson Foundation. Local Faith in Action programs bring together
volunteers from many faith to work together to care for their neighbors who
have long-term health needs.
Faith in Action volunteers come from churches, synagogues, mosques and
other houses of worship, as well as the community at large. Volunteers help
those in need by providing non-medical assistance with tasks such as:
 | Picking up a few groceries or running errands | |
| Providing a ride to the doctor | |
| Friendly visiting (talking and listening) | |
| Reading or helping to pay bills. |
health needs can maintain their independence for as long as possible.
Faith in Action brings together people of many faiths to help their neighbors
in need. Faith in Action volunteers shop, cook, drive or just check in on the
millions of Americans with long-term health needs.
Serves: Alzheimers/Dementia; Frail/Elderly; Mentally Ill; Physically Disabled
Services: Bill Paying; Chores; Friendly Visit; Housekeeping; Link People;
Meal Preparation; Respite Care; Shopping; Telephone Reassurance;
Transportation
in need. Faith in Action volunteers shop, cook, drive or just check in on the
millions of Americans with long-term health needs.
Serves: Alzheimers/Dementia; Frail/Elderly; Mentally Ill; Physically Disabled
Services: Bill Paying; Chores; Friendly Visit; Housekeeping; Link People;
Meal Preparation; Respite Care; Shopping; Telephone Reassurance;
Transportation
| Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 3:00 |
| Faith in Action of Marathon County |
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| Faith in Action brings together people of many faiths to help their neighbors in need. Faith in Action volunteers shop, cook, drive or just check in on the millions of Americans with long-term health needs. |
Faith in Action of
Marathon County, Inc.
630 Adams Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone (715) 848-8783
Fax (715) 848-3325
Email
Marathon County, Inc.
630 Adams Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone (715) 848-8783
Fax (715) 848-3325
| "A gift of time and caring support to adults with persistent health needs, and their families." |
Please add our
number 222925 to
your Pick N Save
Savers Club card.
You can have up to 3
groups listed on your
card.
number 222925 to
your Pick N Save
Savers Club card.
You can have up to 3
groups listed on your
card.
| "Volunteers don't necessarily have the time, but they have the heart." |
| Connecting People in Need with People who Care! Volunteers from all walks of life assist their elderly and disabled neighbors with simple tasks that allow them to live independent in their own homes. |
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Search the web with
GoodSearch.com and each
time you do a search,
GoodSearch will donate a
penny to our cause!
Shop online at
GoodShop.com and a
percentage of each
purchase will be donated to
our cause! More than 600
top stores are participating
including Amazon, Target,
Staples, Best Buy and more!
Just go to
www.goodsearch.com and
be sure to enter Faith in
Action of Marathon County
as the charity you want to
support. And, be sure to
spread the word!
GoodSearch.com and each
time you do a search,
GoodSearch will donate a
penny to our cause!
Shop online at
GoodShop.com and a
percentage of each
purchase will be donated to
our cause! More than 600
top stores are participating
including Amazon, Target,
Staples, Best Buy and more!
Just go to
www.goodsearch.com and
be sure to enter Faith in
Action of Marathon County
as the charity you want to
support. And, be sure to
spread the word!
IT’S HOLIDAY GIFT BOX TIME!
You are cordially invited to our Holiday Gift Box Building Meetings!
Come to Immanuel Lutheran Church (630 Adams Street) on either:
serve. We need people to fill boxes, wrap, and write cards. You may bring
donations of small items such as wrapped candies, toothbrushes, slipper socks,
gloves, hats, scarves, sugarless candies, snakpaks, non perishable food items,
note pads, pens, shampoo, individual soaps, lotion, chap stick, stationary, Misc
greeting cards, puzzle books, cookies; nicknacks, anything fun and compact.
Also, we are in need of shoe boxes or like sized boxes, wrapping paper and
holiday cards. Bring what you can – everyone adding a few items is part of the
fun!
Donations will be accepted at participating coalition member churches from
November 2 – 30th. Join us for holiday cheer and the best volunteer
assignment of all – delivering those full gift boxes! Please contact the Faith in
Action office to sign-up and bring a few friends! (848-8783)
You are cordially invited to our Holiday Gift Box Building Meetings!
Come to Immanuel Lutheran Church (630 Adams Street) on either:
- * Saturday December 6th from 9 – 11am
* Saturday December 13th from 9 – 11am in the basement fellowship hall.
- Deliveries will take place on December 13 beginning at 11 am.
serve. We need people to fill boxes, wrap, and write cards. You may bring
donations of small items such as wrapped candies, toothbrushes, slipper socks,
gloves, hats, scarves, sugarless candies, snakpaks, non perishable food items,
note pads, pens, shampoo, individual soaps, lotion, chap stick, stationary, Misc
greeting cards, puzzle books, cookies; nicknacks, anything fun and compact.
Also, we are in need of shoe boxes or like sized boxes, wrapping paper and
holiday cards. Bring what you can – everyone adding a few items is part of the
fun!
Donations will be accepted at participating coalition member churches from
November 2 – 30th. Join us for holiday cheer and the best volunteer
assignment of all – delivering those full gift boxes! Please contact the Faith in
Action office to sign-up and bring a few friends! (848-8783)
What is Faith in Action ?
Holiday ‘Care’-oling for Faith in Action |
| Featuring the musical talents of 5 Area Choirs & Area Youth String Ensemble |
Thank
you
for your
support
in making this event a huge success!
you
for your
support
in making this event a huge success!