|
Ready to ask for help?
To get started, submit the online
request form
or if you prefer, call or email our
office.
____________
“Thank you for your services. They mean so much to me. It really helps to have my Faith in Action friend take me to buy groceries.
God bless you all."
—June
_____________
Check out our lending library
We now have a small lending library. Please
come in to check out any materials at the office. We are also happy to share
information on the many resources available in our community to seniors.
|
Services we provide
Services are free of charge to seniors
at least 60 years of age and living in Bloomington-Normal. The
program staff will make a home visit to determine eligibility.
Once enrolled in the program, care
receivers can call the office to schedule services.
See below the guidelines for each of the services:
Transportation
Shopping
Telephone Reassurance Calls
Friendly Home Visits
Home Repair and
Maintenance
See also volunteers
and who
we are.
|
Transportation
Priority is given to physician and medical related appointments and grocery shopping. Other
appointments--for example, banking or the beauty shop appointments--will be taken if volunteers are available. Transportation
is intended for the Bloomington-Normal area only. We cannot transport
people confined to a wheelchair; those needing wheelchair transport
should contact the Bloomington-Normal Special Services. Care
receivers may call the Faith in Action office at least
3 days before a ride is needed. Multiple
stops may be allowed if the volunteer is available and willing. Those
will be assessed based on individual needs. [top]
|
 |
|
Shopping
By calling the FIA office, you can request a volunteer to shop for you or
help you on a
shopping trip in the Bloomington-Normal area. They also will be happy to
unpack your groceries or items if you ask. Shopping trips can be
scheduled on a regular basis. [top]
|
 |
|
|
Telephone Reassurance Calls
Volunteers call on a regular basis to establish an ongoing, friendly relationship.
The volunteer contacts you to determine a mutually agreed upon time
for the calls.
Medication
reminder calls also are available. [top]
|
|
Friendly Home Visits
A volunteer or volunteer team of two is matched with a care
receiver who would like to make new friends. The volunteers
come and visit on a regular basis.
You and the volunteers
determine the schedule of visits.
[top]
|
|
|
|
Home Repair and Maintenance
Volunteers can help with small household repairs, yard work, and other small household jobs NOT requiring a permit.
Outdoor tasks include raking leaves, snow shoveling, cleaning
gutters, trimming bushes and shrubs. Indoor tasks include light
painting, window washing on the first floor, replacing light bulbs and
smoke detector batteries, and organizing closets. At
least 7 to 10 days notice is necessary for these tasks. Each request is
reviewed and evaluated--requests deemed appropriate will be scheduled.
Care
receivers are responsible for the cost of supplies. Tools needed can
either be supplied by you or volunteers can bring their own tools.
[top] |
|
|
Statistics
Over the last 12 months:
1,756 hours of medical transportation assistance
1,138 hours of transportation assistance
460 hours of grocery shopping assistance
175 hours of friendly reassurance phone calls
630 hours of friendly visits
250 hours home maintenance and household jobs
|
P O L I C I E S
Bad
weather
We cancel services in case of bad
weather.
We will do our best to inform our care receivers and volunteers in a timely fashion.
Listen to WJBC 1230AM for details! If
schools are closing, then FIA services will also be canceled.
Other
services
Our
goal is to complement and not duplicate existing services in the area. We
may refer you to another service if necessary. See the existing community
resources list.
Canceling a
service?
To cancel an appointment:
Please call the office at least 24 hours in advance.
|
