Faith in Deed Volunteers are matched with individuals who need help with some of the basic activities of daily living, such as transportation to appointments, minor home repair, shopping, or reading mail. Involvement can be on a one-time basis or on-going.
Partners for Success Volunteers serve as mentors for one year, to walk alongside and encourage a low-income individual and/or former offender in becoming successfully employed.
Orthopedic Bank Used durable medical equipment is loaned to individuals free of charge.
Service Projects Several times a year volunteers work as team members for larger community activities, such as Make a Difference Day and the annual VIA Paint-a-thon.
Education Agency staff train lay leaders and church members on the dynamics of mercy ministry within their congregations and community, and give opportunity for them to join the volunteer base of the agency.
Used Car Ministry Accepts donated vehicles in good working condition which in turn are given to low income families who need a car for work, education or medical reasons. Families are usually referred to the program by the deacons of their church.
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