Agency Details:

Faith In Action: Supporting Senior Independence

We are a dedicated corps of trained volunteers and professional staff providing vital support and assistance in the Greater Issaquah and Sammamish communities to Seniors facing the challenges of aging.

Description:
Through our core values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity and Dignity, Faith in Action creates a community-based network of trained volunteers who provide practical value-added assistance, education, referral and support for seniors facing the challenges of aging in the Greater Issaquah and Sammamish communities. We create opportunities to help people remain independent in their communities and, in the process, maintain their sense of dignity and worth. We help with transportation needs, housekeeping, simple home maintenance, yard work, errands, meal preparation, and companionship. Our services are available to everyone, regardless of income. While many of our volunteers come from area congregations, you do not have to be of any particular religion to volunteer or receive services.

History:
Our agency was founded in 1998 with the help of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and is one of hundreds of other Faith in Action agencies that exist nation-wide. We are currently serving over 165 people and have served a total of over 470.

Contact people:

Margie Costello, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Claire Petersky, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Paula Gates, Intake Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (425) 369-9120
Office fax number: (425) 369-9120

Address:

1121 228th Avenue SE Sammamish, WA 98075 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.faithinaction4seniors.org

Directions:

Our offices are at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Directions: From State Route 520 Take the State Hwy 202/Redmond Way exit Turn right at NE Redmond Way/NE Redmond Fall City Rd/WA-202 Continue to follow NE Redmond Fall City Rd/WA-202 Turn right at. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 217 or 269 at SE 8th Street and 228th Ave SE, 2 minutes minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on October 13, 2009