Who's Who

 

   
Mary Ann has been with Interfaith Caregivers since 1997 when the founding director, Lisa Carmalt hired her as a part time Coordinator of Volunteers.  At the time,  West Trenton Presbyterian Church donated office space and there were about a dozen congregations that belonged to this network. Since then, ICT has grown to 26 congregations and is currently residing at Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church in the Hillcrest section of Trenton. 
 
    Mary Ann has a BA in English, with a minor in Secondary Education from The Catholic University of America and an MA in Liberal Education from St. John's College, Annapolis, Md. She is an active member of her church, St. Gregory the Great, in Hamilton Sq., which participates with ICT, serving homebound elderly and disabled people through the "Helping Hands" ministry. She served as the president of  Mercer County DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) from 2002-2004.
 
    "It is a privilege to work with the Board, our clergy members, community organizations, volunteers and seniors who share the vision of helping seniors to remain independent in their homes through "friendly neighbor"  assistance.

Our faith based organization consists of volunteers from 26 congregations and community organizations who bring joy and enthusiasm to their neighbors in need because of the active expression of their faith.
 

Executive Director
 Mary Ann Isaac

 

Beverly has an extensive background in secretarial support from working in England for the BBC, to the State of New Jersey as a stenographer, and most recently at Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey.  Because of this, she has an understanding of non-profit organizations and seeks to utilize her skills at Interfaith Caregivers. 

A faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Beverly has worked with an intergeneration program, connecting teenagers with senior members of her church.  She has also taught Sunday School and tutored high school students. 

“Having lived with and taken care of my mother, aunt and uncles, I truly understand the need for this ministry. It’s also important that caregivers be given some time to take care of themselves and get the support they need.  Interfaith Caregivers provides them with the respite they need.”

Program Assistant
Beverly Bodine

 

 

 

 

 		  

Coordinator of Volunteers

 

 
Felicita Martinez is a
new part-time
Coordinator of
Volunteers for ICT/FIA.
She is a lifelong
resident of Trenton
who has lived in
Chambersburg for
more than 37 years,
and has recently
moved to the Hamilton
area . She is a single
parent and proud
mother of a son, Sergio Morúa-Martínez, now
in his senior year at Seton Hall University.
Felicita is one of the evening secretaries
and an active parishioner at Our Lady of the
Angels Parish. Formerly a parishioner of
over 13 years at Immaculate Conception
Parish, she served in many capacities
including: lector, Eucharistic Minister, choir
member, and Treasurer for the Athletic
Association.
Felicita has been employed at the
New Jersey State Library for over 25 years.
She now looks forward to this new journey
with Interfaith Caregivers and to working
with our Group Leaders and volunteers.
Felicita will concentrate her efforts on
outreach to the Spanish speaking
Community. She will strengthen the existing
outreach ministries of member
congregations, educate them about our
services, recruit and train volunteers, and
make sure that our homebound community
knows that Interfaith Caregivers Trenton/
Faith in Action is here to offer our assistance
to those in need.
We welcome Felicita and look forward
to having her as a member of our team!

 

Our new bilingual coordinator,
Samual Arroyo.

Available to take calls at the office
on Tuesdays, from 9-1pm,
Wednesdays from 9-2pm and
every other Friday.


 Mike and Deanna Womack ask for your prayers as they prepare
for a year-long mission placement with the PC(USA) in
Zahle, Lebanon, beginning in September 2008.        Congratulations Deanna!  

BOARD Of TRUSTEES:

John Zimmerman, Chairman, Our Lady of Sorrows/St. Anthony Parish

Rev. James Pruner, Vice-Chairman, West Trenton Presbyterian Church

Jack Parra, Treasurer, New Jersey Manufacturer's

Elizabeth Solan, Secretary, St. Gregory the Great Church

John Covaleski, Commerical Real Estate Direct

Rosemary D. Durkin, Elder Law Attorney, Stark & Stark

Helen V. Holmes, Shiloh Baptist Church

Sondra Obstein, Community Activist

Rev. Ann L Schoonover, Hospice Chaplain, Princeton Home Healthcare

Cheryl L. Woodall, Senior Labeling Associate, Bristol Myers Squibb


 


ADVISORS:

Wendy Cacacie, MSW, Jewish Family & Children's Services

Vivian Greenberg, MSW

Robert Kopcho, CPA