INTERFAITH HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES Annual Report 2024
2024YearinReview
Theysaythedaysarelongandtheyearsareshort,andaswe lookbackatallthathappenedin2024,wecouldnotagreemore withthissentiment!
In2024Interfaithhadover750CareReceiversregistered,and 225volunteersthatassistedinavarietyofways. Weareproud tosharetheactualbreakdownofourservicesbelow. These numbersareatruetestamenttothekindnessthatour volunteersoffertotheSeniorsinourcommunity.
59,500MilesdrivenforCareReceiverslivinginForkedR downtoTuckerton
1025ReassurancePhoneCalls
515FriendlyVisits-IncludingPetTherapy&HairCuts
350Check-InsattheWeeklyLibraryPrograms
200+Alzheimer'sRespiteVisits(850+Hoursofrespite!)
3800+TransportstoandfromMedicalAppointments
525+GroceryShop&Deliveries
3200+HoursofOfficeAssistance
AssistingourCareReceiverswithresources, appointm andworkingoncommunityandfundraisingefforts
InMayof2024,wecelebratedallourVolunteersatourann VolunteerAppreciationEvent-seepage4ofthenewslette somespecialrecognitionsandphotos.
InJune,weexpandedourRideforHealthprogramtono provideWEEKLYtripstotheOceanCountyLibrariesforlu andactivities. Thishasbeensuchasuccess,with50+Ca Receivers participating(25perweek). Seeaspecialthanky CausewayCAResonpage4-theircommitmenttoourprog andmoreabouttheprogramonpage5.
Pleasealsoseeour2024FinancialReportonpages2-3. Wearesogratefulforallthedonationsandcommunity supportreceivedthisyear. Withoutthesedonations,our missionwouldnotbepossible. Wecontinuetolookfornew opportunitiestosupportourwork-andthisyearyouwillsee onbackpageinformationfromTheCoffeePlatoon. Andof course,savethedate-September19,2025forourDesigner BagBingo! Moreinformationcanalwaysbefoundonour NEWwebsite-www.InterFaithSOC.org!
Board of Directors: Board of Directors:
Joanne Leichte, RN, BSN, President
Marie Logue, PhD, Vice President
Jaimee Henbest, Esq, PhD, Secretary
Frederic Schragger, Esq, Treasurer
Eileen Dolan, RN
2024 Fiscal Report
Financial Support received from Coalition Members:
First United Methodist Church - Beach Haven Terrace
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Little Egg Harbor
Manahawkin United Methodist Church - Manahawkin
Southern Ocean Congregational Church - Little Egg Harbor
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Brant Beach
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Barnegat
Jewish Community Center Of LBI - Spray Beach
Kynett United Methodist Church - Beach Haven
Manahawkin United Methodist Church Womans Club
Waretown United Methodist Church Womans Club
BingoSponsors:
$1500-EventSponsor:
TheVanDyk Group
$500-Super50/50Sponsors:
Causeway Family of Dealerships
TheJewishCommunity Centerof LBI
$250-GameSponsors:
BeaconOf Life LBITable
Frederic&ArleneSchragger
SeaCrestRehabilitation&Healthcare
LBIRotary Club Foundation
TheResidenceatStafford
ProgramAdSponsors:
OceanMedical MD PA
TheVanDyk Group
CynthiaDiGregorio
Private Grants & Community Donors:
The Goldman Family Foundation
Moose Lodge - Beach Haven 1575
Toms River Elks Lodge # 1875
Greenbriar Oceanaire Woman’s Club
Horizons Barnegat Woman’s Club
Spray Beach Yacht Club Auxilary
Wintrode Family Foundation
Medical & Dental Staff of SOMC
County Grants:
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
Community Block Development Grant
Ocean Ride - Assisted Rides Grant
Your Gift Matters!
Make a Lasting Impact Now and Beyond
Your Lifetime When you include Interfaith Health & Support Services as part of your legacy, your generosity enhances our work to Seniors in Ocean County. Thank you for ensuring Interfaith can continue to serve those in need now and for generations to come!
If you have any questions, please feel free call our office.
Donations of up to $50
Alberta Harwood
Angela Costanzo
Angelina & Nicholas Demos
Ann McNamara / Doreen Moat
Anna Gold
Arlene V Murray
Arthur & Dorothy Midgley
Barbara Daniels
Barbara Federico
Barbara Innerarity
Barbara Liberti
Barbara Slovenz / Kristin Tocci
Barry & Judith Rozema
Berta Mashall
Betty Ann O'Malley
Bonnie Hays
Camille Planer
Carol Attianese
Carol Somer
Carole Boyette
Cecelia R. Widmer
Charles & Joan Dale
Chester & Linda Broccoli
Chris Nachman
Constance Kane
Cynthia Lubrano
D'na Schwerzel
Dalia Remington
Daniel & Cynthia DiGregorio
Delores Bulleri
Dennis & Deborah Sheola
Diane Castellani
Dolores F Lillo
Dorothy Carpo
Edith Jackiewicz
Eileen & Tony Miloscia
Eileen Butfiloski
Elaine M Saviello
Elizabeth A Durnak POD
Elizabeth Rorro
Evelyn Matino
Frances Greco
Frances McStay
Frank & Kathy Bernardo
George & Patti Kramer
Georginana Scannelli
Geraldine Corbliss
Glenn & Carolanne Fessler
Hary & Naomi Meyers
Helen M. Selingo
Helene Kurtz
Hope Gardiner
James & Irta Markey
James Kopp
Jane A. Kuebler
Janet Hickman / Eliza Doblosky
Jean Collier
Jimmy & Kathleen Lutz
Joan Pranio
Joan Sachs
John/Darlene Sargent
Joyce Wieseman
Judith G Ridgway
Julie Bergman (Credit Card)
June Caruso
Katherine Halifko
Kathertine Rihlmann
Kathleen Napoli
Leigh & Nancy Reeve
Leonard & Georgina Meyers
Leonard Dingfelder
Linda Beveridge
Louise Hall/ Edna Adams
Lucille Greskiewicz
Lynn Rennar
Margaret Guittari
Margaret Jamieson
Margaret Sherman
Marian Sinnicki
Marie C. Stone
Marie Lawrence
Marie Stone/Andrea Campoli
Marilyn Garrity
Martin & Susan Ball
Mary Ann Frost
Mary Ann Hagan
Mary Karen Horvath
Nancy Chicarello
Noreen McGowan
Noreen McKenna
Patricia Grouleff
Patricia H. Verry
Patricia & Ernest Lathom
Philip & Luci Giacalone
Phyliss Remocker
Raymond & Barbara Haggerstone
Rita & Frank Lugero
Robert & Bessie French
Robert & Rosemary Oliveto
Robert Mirabello
Rosalie Miranda
Rose & Joseph Bombelli
Rose Marie Daloia
Salvatore Mastropaolo
Susan Gallione
Susan Jakubowski
Susan M. Clark
Susan Martin
Teresa A Liscik
Terry Weaver
Thomas F Conroy
Tina Samse
Victoria Simonelli
Virginia B. Biely
Donors $51-100
Arlene Bixby
Carmine Spinelli
Carolyn Hemberger
Clarence L Jones
Donald Chambers
Janet & Charles Rusowicz
Joan Diana
Joyce A. May / Rose May
June Lynn Finn
(In Memory of Viola Hatab)
Katherine Woods
Kay Perhacs
Ken & June Finn
Lauren Poplawski
Laury Hamilton
Lorraine/Francis Milano
Marcy & Maurice Lippincott
Mary Burke & Lynda Larsen
Maureen Wolski
Nancy & Leigh Reeve
Nicholas & Vincenza Zichichi
Patricia Simmons
Patricia Stratton
Peter Caruso
Rita Hennessy
Rosemary & Joe Costal
Rudolph & Catherine Perhacs
Susan Rosiak
William & Elizabeth Wiseman
William Caruso
Adele Carey
Arlene & Frederick Pettersen
Catherine Parrinello
Delseta White
Dr & Mrs C Vijayakumar
Elizabeth & Richard Gries
Elizabeth Gries
Frank Diodato
Frank R. Troia
Gerrie & Joe Hummel
Helen M Wilson
Jean M Macco
Kiwanis Of LBI
Lillian San Filippo
Linda & Richard Christina
Margreet Veffer
Marjean & Robert Deedy
Maureen E Tambone
Rodger & Carol Fromkin
Southern Shore Eye Center
Marlene D. Siegle
William B. Thompson
Frances Campbell
Maureen O'Hara & James Killian
Causeway CARes: Driving Community Impact
ExerptofArticle-May2024-CausewayGazette
CausewayCAReshastakenasignificantstepforwardintheirmissiontomakeadirectand profoundimpactinandaroundOceanCountyintheareasofeducation,foodsecurityandquality oflifeTheorganizationrecentlyacquiredtwovans,markingapivotalmomentintheir commitmenttoaidinglocalnonprofitsandservingtheneedsofvulnerablepopulationsinOcean County.Thesevehiclesarenotjustamodeoftransportation;theyrepresentalifelineformany individuals,particularlyseniors,inOceanCounty ThevansareownedandoperatedbyCausewayCARes.Theprimaryfocusinitiallyliesin bolsteringtheeffortsofInterfaithHealthandSupportServices,theOceanCountyLibrary,and MealsonWheelsofOceanCounty.
Oneoftheforemostinitiativesstemmingfromthiscollaborationistheexpansionofsenior transportationservices.Recognizingthepressingneedtocatertothemobilitychallengesfaced byseniors,thecoalitionofnonprofitshascometogethertoaddressthisissuecomprehensively ThepartnershipbetweenCausewayCAResandthecoalitionofnonprofitssignifiesacollective efforttoenhancethequalityoflifeforOceanCounty’sseniorpopulationTheimmediatefocus liesonfacilitatingseniors’accesstovitalresourcesandopportunitiesforsocialengagement Throughtheseexcursions,seniorscanenjoythecompanionshipoftheirpeers,partakein stimulatingactivitiessuchasmoviesorcrafts
“Thepowerofcollaborationcannotbeoverstatedinoureffortstocreatepositivechangewithin ourcommunity,”saysDavidCWintrode,PresidentofCausewayFamilyofDealershipsand CausewayCARes.“Whenwecometogether,poolingourresourcesandexpertise,wecanachieve farmorethananyoneorganizationcanaloneIt’satestamenttothestrengthofourcommunity andourcollectivecommitmenttohelpingoneanother.”
Thanks to all who attended our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event!
OnWednesday,May1stourstaff,boardmembersandvolunteers wereinvitedtogatherinappreciationforourannualvolunteerdinner.
WehadaprayerfulreflectionandreassuringwordsfromMaria LaFace,theDirectoroftheOceanCountyOfficeofSeniorServices thenendedourtimeofthankshonoringourvolunteerswithsome specialawards.
LynnRennar-15+YearsofService
JimD’Andrea-10+YearsofService
JeffGamble-200+HoursofTransportation
JimD’Andrea-100+HoursofTransportation
DonaldEssig- 100+HoursofTransportation
LindaBroccoli-118+HoursofGroceryShopping
CaroleSeidman-235HoursofReassuranceCalls
CarolynGoeckel-95HoursofRespiteCare
RoseMarieDonato-190HoursofFriendlyVisiting
PatsyJordan-190HoursofHaircuts
MaryAnnPluskota-90CareReceiverAssesments
HopeGardiner&JB-PetTherapyVolunteer
MaureenTambone-140HoursofOfficeAssistance-Manahawkin
KristinaSullivan-70HoursofOfficeAssistance-LittleEggHarbor
WethenmovedtothegymforafiestacateredbyLaJarochita(449EBay Ave,Manahawkin) Averyspecialthankyoutoourstaffwhoworkedso hardtoputtogetherthisevent! ThankyoualsotoMsgr.Ken-notonlydid SaintMary'ssponsorourmealbutsograciouslyhostedusattheparishcenter
Thank you Pastor Phil Bakelaar!
This year, Pastor Phil retired from our Board after serving many years as the Board Secretary and leading the annual Board retreat with his creative approach to team building and corporate planning. His wisdom and guidance will be missed He has graciously offered to continue to host our Board meetings and Summer Ride for Health gatherings at Ocean Community Church. Thank you Pastor Phil for your dedication and service to Interfaith!
Thank you Cindy Kelley!
This year, Cindy retired from our Board after serving many years as the Board Treasurer. Through the continued support and guidance of Cindy and The Van Dyk Group, Interfaith has been well advised and organized Cindy and her family continue to support our efforts at local events and fundraisers in the community Thank you Cindy for your dedication and service to Interfaith!
Thank you Bob Tolomeo!
This year, Bob retired from our staff after serving 3 years as our van driver. Always with a smile and story, Bob was a wonderful part of our team He will continue to volunteer at our Bingo fundraiserorganizing the Security team
Thank you Bob for your dedication and service to Interfaith!
Bob with the Van and 2 Care Receivers at the Surf City Library
Expansion of Ride for Health at Ocean County Libraries!
ThroughaverygenerouscollaborationwithCausewayCAResandOceanCounty LibrarywehavebeenabletoexpandourRideforHealthprograms.
Wearearenowoffering:
1stWeek:MovieMondayinBarnegatwithLunch
2ndsWeek:Lunch&LearnProgramsatSurfCityLibrary
3rdWeek:Games&LunchatTuckertonLibrary
4thWeek:Crafts&LunchatStaffordLibrary
WearealsosogratefultoPastorPhilBakelaarandOceanCommunityChurchin Manahawkinwhogenerouslyhostour2ndweekprograminJulyandAugustwhen theSurfCityLibraryisquitebusy!
Ifyou’dliketoknowmoreaboutparticipatingintheseprograms,asacare receiverorvolunteerpleasecallouroffice-Manahawkin609-978-3839. Sometimesspaceislimitedsoareservationforeachoutingisrequired.
OnFriday,September20thwehostedanotheramazingDesignerBagBingo!
MuchthankstoMsgr.KenandSaintMary’sforgenerouslyhostingourevent. Wehad300luckyplayersandover60volunteerswhomadethiseventsuchagreatsuccess!The$24,000raisedfrom thiseventwillenableustocontinuetoexpandourprograms,ensuringallourcarereceiversinneedarereceivingthe transportationorassistancetheyneed.Wearesogratefulforsuchwonderfulcommunitysupport!
SpecialthankstoourBingoCoordinator,SusanTolomeo andAssistantChairs-LynnRennar&LindaBeveridge
AwonderfuljobwasalsodonebyourBingoCommitteeLeaders: NancyChicarello,RosemarySmith,RichChristina,PatGrouloffChiti Ljd PttiKamer,MaryO’Rourke, k e&ArleneSchragger
NEW WEBSITE
We recently have updated our website to a new design that will be more user friendly, and highlight all the services that Interfaith provides. Now you will be able to see our Ride for Health calendar; contact us if a new care receiver is interested in registering for our services; see newsletters & upcoming events and a gallery of pictures from previous programs. Please take a minute to check it out - read about our History, Board, Coalition Members and Community Sponsors!
Thanks to H.P. Michaels for sponsoring our Annual Report If you are in need of a mobile optician to repair eyeglasses, or fill a new prescription please give him a call
1140 Route 72 West Manahawkin, NJ 08050
A special thanks to Bagels & Beyond in Manahawkin! They provide sandwiches for our Ride for Health program at the Stafford Library. We are very grateful for their continued support in 2025! Please stop in and grab a yummy bagel or sandwich!
A special thanks to Wally’s in Surf City, LBI! They provide lunch for our Ride for Health program at the Surf City Library. We appreciate their support! Make sure you check out their menu and stop byopen all year!
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