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Despite the havoc that Covid-19 continues to cause in our lives, 37 brave and dedicated men and women have provided almost 140 hours of service to 30 persons. God bless them all and keep them safe!

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County has two employment opportunities. During 2021, these positions will involve working remotely, until the ICGMC office is fully re-opened. Click the article title for more information on these opportunities.

During the month of February, 124 hours of volunteer service were cheerfully provided by 36 volunteers to 30 persons. Click the article title to find out what services are offered, and how to sign up as a care receiver or a care giver.

During January, 119.5 hours of service were provided by 35 volunteers to 32 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please call Anne at 586-6596.

During October, more than 127 hours of service were provided by 41 volunteers to 37 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com).

Due to the COVID-19 virus, we have had to provide our services to the elderly in a different way. Our services are still needed to support our elderly and disabled citizens, now more than ever. So please, if you have one hour a week, you can make a difference in the life of an elderly person. Click the article title for details.

During September, 137.5 hours of service, including virtual visiting, were provided by 38 volunteers to 33 persons. Click the article title to find out about the services provided, and how you can sign up as either a caregiver or a care receiver.

Mount Carmel Guild is looking for a part-time Registered Nurse. Please visit www.mtcarmelguild.org for details and application information. Please note that applications are due by September 30.

Effective October 1, parish meetings may resume, with standard protocols for social distancing and a few additional guidelines. Click the article title for details.

During August, 178.5 hours of service were cheerfully provided by 37 volunteers to 32 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled persons. Click the article title for details and contact information.

Despite the restrictions imposed on us all as the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic continues, 38 wonderful volunteers provided 163.5 hours of service to 34 individuals during the month of July. For more information on the services provided, and contact information, click the article title.

During May, 167 hours of service were provided by 35 volunteers to 31 people. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please call Anne (609-586-6596). Click the article title to find out what services are offered.

During May, 164 hours of service were provided by 38 volunteers to 31 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please click the article title for contact information.

This year’s Older Americans Month theme, Make Your Mark, highlights older adults’ unique and lasting contributions to their communities. Older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. At Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, we would like to share some of the ways Older Americans Make Their Mark. Click the article title for more information.

Despite government restrictions—imposed in April to decrease the spread of COVID-19—which meant that Caring Hearts’ services could not be safely provided in exactly the same way as usual, our 36 “parish heroes” still gave 118.5 hours of service to 32 persons. Click the article title for details and contact information.

Despite the havoc that COVID-19 is causing in our lives, 44 brave and dedicated men and women provided 200 hours of service to 41 persons. God bless them all and keep them safe!

During the month of February, 228 hours of volunteer service were cheerfully provided by 45 volunteers to 39 persons. Click the article title for more information about this ministry.

Consider sharing an hour of your time once a week to make a profound difference in the life of an elderly person, please consider being an Interfaith Caregivers Volunteer. Click the article title to find out more.

During January, 222.5 hours of service were provided by 42 volunteers to 46 persons. For more information on participating in this ministry, and what services are provided, click the article title.

During December, more than 236 hours of service were provided by 41 volunteers to 46 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please call Anne at 586-6596. Click the article title for more information on the services provided.