Bethany of Waupaca

1226 Berlin Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-5521
1-800-310-5521

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Bethany Community Care Ministry is a member of the national and state networks of Faith in Action. In 2010, Bethany will work to develop increased services and volunteer support to help older and disabled adults maintain their independence in the community. NEW will be a Shopping and Errand Program for older and disabled adults who are homebound. This will be rolled out in the Waupaca community initially and then expanded into other parts of the county. For informaqtion, call Christie Gonwa at (715) 942-1437. The following is information from the national network, or you may visit them at fianationalnetwork.org.

Overview
The Faith in Action National Network is a membership network of local Faith in Action programs, regional and state Faith in Action collaboratives, and individuals who support Faith in Action.

The purpose of the National Network is to promote the sharing of knowledge, experience and ideas that can help to strengthen and support the hundreds of local Faith in Action programs that are currently active throughout the United States, and to foster and support the establishment of new Faith in Action programs in all communities that want and need the services that Faith in Action volunteers can provide.

Local Faith in Action programs bring volunteers of different faiths together to care for their homebound neighbors who may be isolated and living with chronic health conditions or disabilities. The Faith in Action volunteers come from churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship, as well as from the community at large, and provide many forms of non-medical assistance, such as:

Transportation to medical and other appointments
Help with shopping, reading or bill-paying
Minor home repairs
Friendly visiting and telephone support
Respite care for family caregivers
Such simple services can sometimes be the safety net that makes it possible for those with disabling health conditions or other limitations to enjoy a better quality of life and to maintain their independence longer.

Although local Faith in Action programs may vary according to local needs and preferences, all Faith in Action programs have five basic building blocks in common (Program Model). The Faith in Action program was initiated in 1983 with support from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and today there are more than 600 local Faith in Action programs operating in communities across the nation. Search by state or zip code to find a program in your area. If there is no Faith in Action program in your area and you are interested in starting one, please contact the Faith in Action National Network by calling the toll-free number: 1-866-839-8865.