Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek is not only a donor and volunteer but also an advocate, demonstrating the meaning of LIVE UNITED.
"I advocate for community improvement everyday by supporting United Way's efforts to research the condition of women in the region, and by encouraging women to get directly involved in their community by serving on profit and not-for-profit boards.
I LIVE UNITED by advocating the issues most important to my United Way."
Click here to read more about the Status of Women research.
Jacob's Creek Area
Faith in Action
Enhancing the quality of life for citizens 60 years and older who reside in Scottdale and Mount Pleasant areas by providing volunteer companionship and assistance.
We welcome both volunteers and seniors needing assistance.
All Faith in Action programs have the potential to offer a wide variety of services. Our Faith in Action can offer the following services, all provided by volunteers:
Appointment Escort Escort seniors that need assistance to medical appointments
Caregiver Relief By volunteering with seniors, you give their primary caregivers time to rest and catch up on their own affairs
Yard Work/Gardening Provide seasonal cleanup for seniors who are less mobile
Errands/Shopping Escort seniors to various places, i.e.: grocery stores, markets, salons and other errands, etc.
Handy Person/Minor Repairs Complete small tasks for seniors that need help
Telephone Reassurance Calls Provide care and comfort through phone conversations
Referral Assistance Connect seniors with other supportive services in the area
Supportive Visits Visit seniors to provide companionship and independence
JCAFIA News
September 3, 2010 September News
Don't Forget! JCAFIA will be holding "Shopping From The Heart" a fundraising event on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. John The Baptist School Social Hall on 504 South Broadway Street in Scottdale. Silpada Jewelry, PA Specialty Foods, Kristy’s Kandles, Basket Creations, AVON, Sketch Artist Marian Ash, Pennys From Heaven, The DeskTop, Tom's Stuff wooden crafts, Cookie Lee Jewelry, and Miss Martha's Floral will be there, come ready to shop for the holidays! A Chinese auction of items from the various vendors as well as gift baskets will be held and refreshments will be available.
We are also pleased to announce that a team of volunteers from Supervalu will be lending their time and talents helping to improve the home of a JCAFIA recipient in Mt. Pleasant on Day of Caring, Wednesday, September 15. Thank you Supervalue!
August 3, 2010 "Shopping From The Heart" Fundraiser
JCAFIA will be holding "Shopping From The Heart" a fundraising event on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. John The Baptist School Social Hall on 504 South Broadway Street in Scottdale. Please come ready to shop for items from various vendors including: Silpada, Kristy’s Kandles, Basket Creations, AVON, Sketch Artist Marian Ash, Pennys From Heaven, and much more! A Chinese auction will be held and refreshments will also be available. Please call 724-542-4117 for more information.
July 1, 2010 JCAFIA Latest News
JCAFIA is expanding its service area! If you live in the New Stanton or Madison area and are interested in volunteering for our program please call the office at 724-542-4117 or email us at jacobscreek.fia@gmail.com A volunteer enrichment training session is being held for all current volunteers on Thursday, July 22 at 1:15 p.m. Deidre Stein from the Alzheimer's Association will be the guest speaker, please contact us if planning to attend.
June 3, 2010 JCAFIA Plans Open House
On Tuesday, June 22, JCAFIA will be holding an informative open house for Scottdale,
Mt.
Pleasant
, and surrounding area churches interested in learning more about the services Faith in Action provides and how we can be of help to Pastors and their Congregations.If you are interested in learning more about Faith in Action and would like to see services provided in your congregants’ area please call our office at 724-542-4117 or email jacobscreek.fia@gmail.com to attend.
May 4, 2010 Support our Seniors this Mother's Day
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 9 and Jacobs Creek Area Faith in Action will hold its 3rd annual area-wide church collection! If you attend a participating church in our service area please consider making a donation to honor our area's senior population.
JCAFIA is excited to announce that we have recently connected with Boy Scout Troop 160 in Everson whom are interested in helping our senior recipients with yard work to earn the Citizenship in the Community merit badge; their effort will make a big difference in the lives of our senior recipients!If you are a member of a group or know of a group that would like to help please contact our office at 724-542-4117, Jacobscreek.fia@gmail.com
April 1, 2010 What's happening this Spring at JCAFIA
JCAFIA will offer a volunteer enrichment training on Saturday, April 10. Jody Adams Professional Organizer and Owner of In Its Place will present information on how to identify the different levels of hoarding and determine when clutter becomes a safety problem.
Mother's Day is nearing, if you attend a church in the JCAFIA service area please look for our Mother's Day collection envelopes and consider making a donation to help support our area's senior population in need, thank you!
January 6, 2010 JCAFIA's 2009 Blog Entries
To look back at some of JCAFIA's 2010 events please view the archive
To look back at some of JCAFIA's 2009 events please view the archive
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