Testimonials
Our wonderful volunteers come from all walks of life, the only test being to be a willing, responsible person who wants to devote some of his or her time to helping others. There is no charge for our services.
Here is a sample of what folks have to say about us:
A woman, who had lived with an old friend for 20 years in Concord, VT, was trading housework for room and board when the ‘friend’ suddenly abandoned her with the house, the bills, no income and no support. She called on Faith in Action whose volunteers helped her get food and transportation to job interviews. Through all these challenges, she has never given up and is determined to turn her unfortunate situation into a great opportunity. “Thanks to Faith in Action I was able to do face-to-face interviews and start a business plan to turn the house into a bed and breakfast.”
“The furnace works GREAT! We don’t have to worry about it leaking or us or the kids getting sick! Thank you. What a blessing Faith in Action has been; we just can’t thank you enough.” – Young seniors who had recently been granted guardianship of two grandchildren and living, by necessity, off grid on a Class 4 road
"An elderly man recovering from both a hip replacement and an emergency heart bypass was placed in a local senior living facility at Christmas, with only his unfilled prescriptions. Our volunteer brought his medicines, provided a phone and checked on him, filling that gap until agency services became active, and then helped with car and truck repair issues. We transported him to numerous medical appointments and continued to support him until he was well enough to move to a more desirable (to him) large community in western Vermont."
Because my mother now walks with a walker, having a ramp is absolutely necessary as a safe means of exit for her to be living at home again. The ramp has replaced the wobbly old steps that used to be outside the front door and were not safe for anyone, much less a frail, 85-year-old lady. Since much of my mother’s money got spent on nursing home costs, the Faith in Action program was a financial blessing for us, as was the fact that we were able to use a recycled ramp for parts of the structure and thus save on building materials. I love the spirit of community and neighborliness that the Faith In Action program embodies. To me the ramp is more than just a wooden structure; it is a work of art and, as I said to you in person, a godsend. Thanks again for everything.”
- Lucy
“FIA gives me the opportunity to meet with a group of people and relate. It keeps my mind open to things going on outside my home. After attending a meeting with the Group, I always come home thinking “oh, gosh what fun,” and I like feeling that I can participate in some way. FIA gives me a feeling of belonging; which you don’t find a lot these days.”
-Pauline
“Surprise! Surprise! It came as no surprise that a warm, fuzzy feeling of doing good accompanied each trip I made for Faith In Action, driving folks in need of a ride for various errands and appointments. It was a feeling I guarded against, however, because ego should have no part in volunteering to be Christ’s hands (or tires!) in this mission. What did come as a surprise blessing was the overwhelming feeling of gratitude and contentment in my modest circumstances and humble home as I saw the living conditions of some of the folks who called for rides. A thankful heart for all I have been blessed with has been a gift I received for sharing so little with those who need so much.”
-Nancy
“There are pockets of us who are feeling so alone and without anyone, topped all over the mountains of Vermont. Faith in Action is going around and un-tucking us one by one. Now I have someone.”
-Eva
"When an active but longtime MS patient took a sudden painful turn for the worse we organized long-term daily visits, phone check-ins and advocated for improved medical coordination and expanded services. After many difficult months she was able to be out and active and again attend Senior Adventure Mornings."
