Interfaith Caregivers Trenton/Faith In Action, Inc. (ICT)  an interfaith coalition, is dedicated to promoting the independence and dignity of homebound elderly and people with disabilities by matching them with caring volunteers who assist with the tasks of everyday life. Located in Mercer County,  ICT helps to reduce the loneliness and isolation that often accompanies old age and disabilities.  We accomplish this mission by strengthening the existing outreach ministries of congregations while also linking them with the network of community health care and social service organizations. 

 

Interfaith Caregivers helps recruit, train and match volunteers who provide non-medical support services to homebound individuals free of charge.

 

 

One of the many services
provided by our volunteers...

WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
* Shopping and errands
* Transportation to appointments
* Friendly visits
* Indoor/outdoor chores
* Minor household repairs
* Occasional meal preparation
* Clerical assistance
* Short-term respite care
* Telephone reassurance
* Links to other community services

   


Interfaith Caregivers strengthens the existing outreach ministries of congregations while also linking them with the network of community health care and social service organizations.

Interfaith Caregivers sponsors workshops and seminars to increase awareness of local resources and develop skills in serving seniors and people with disabilities.

Interfaith Caregivers was founded by the Trenton Ecumenical Area Ministry (TEAM) in 1994, with a one time "Faith in Action" seed grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. ICT is a independent non-profit organization serving Mercer County including: Trenton, Hamilton, Lawrenceville, Ewing, Bordentown, Robbinsville, Hopewell and Pennington. . 

Faith in Action is the national program by which all of the care giving agencies from across the country are linked together.  The national program office can be reached at 1-877-324-8411 or  www.fiavolunteers.org.

 

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