Faith In Action North Lakeland
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Put our expertise to work for you. At Faith In Action North Lakeland, we are proud to have received the following recognition for our contributions to the Lakeland community.
"A job well done... Top-rate"
During a community forum Wednesday held by the Polk Transportation Planning Organization to address senior mobility, Elder Point Ministries, an area nonprofit that provides rides for seniors, talked about the need for more volunteer drivers to keep up with the growing senior population.
Faith in Action North Lakeland is another organization that focuses on providing transportation to seniors. Its volunteers and dedicated driver, Shirley Smith, provide rides to seniors living in northwest Lakeland for free.
“[Smith is] my angel on Earth,” said Faith in Action client Jackie Blanchard. “Whenever I need something, if it’s the doctor’s office or whatever, she’s there. And she doesn't ask me why, she says when.”
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Jackie can't drive, and her son who cares for her doesn't have a car. Ever since her daughter moved out of Lakeland, Jackie said she has depended on Faith in Action to get her around.
The non-profit’s Executive Director, Mildred McMillon, said there are many seniors in a similar situation.
“We have over 16,000 seniors in this area, and most of them have two to three disabilities,” said McMillon.
McMillon started the non-profit in 2003. In 2015, it provided more than 4,736 rides.
She told us she could definitely use the community's help, with “more donations to take care of gas and the upkeep on the automobiles.”
Announcements:
Blessings:
1. Immense gratitude to the George W. Jenkins Foundation and GiveWell Foundations for their support of the Lakeland communities.
2. The George W. Jenkins Foundation provided much-needed sheets, towels, blankets, and pillows.
3. The GiveWell Foundation allocated funds for painting two homes, supplying paint for three houses, repairing one kitchen, two bathrooms, and painting one bedroom for seniors who were otherwise unable to have these necessary improvements made.
From Alphi contributed hurricane kits for seniors.
Thank you for your unwavering support!
As we celebrate 21 years of community service, we once again reach out for your support.
Our mission is to offer support services to the elderly and homebound, helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Faith in Action is a non-profit, volunteer-driven interfaith caregiving program that acts as a support system for the natural networks of our elderly and homebound neighbors. Since 2003, we have been serving zip codes 33805, 33809, 33810, 33811, and 33815, ranking us in the top 10% of national service programs. We provide our services free of charge.
As a non-profit entity, all contributions are 100% tax-deductible, and we ensure that every donation is utilized effectively.
Faith in Action receives funding from foundations, corporations, civic organizations, church congregations, special events, businesses, and numerous generous individuals.
Our Free Volunteer Services Include:
- Transportation
- Yard work
- Friendly phone calls
- Complimentary food delivery
- Light housekeeping
- Free food distribution to seniors from 10 AM to 2 PM
