INTERFAITH HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES Volunteer News
Welcome Spring! After quite a cold and snowy winter, it is so nice to see all the daffodils and budding trees again (even amidst the extra sneezes!).
This winter was the first in awhile where some of our rides and activities had to be cancelled due to snow and ice, we thank all our volunteers who braved the cold all winter to help our care receivers keep their appointments! Thankfully the snow related cancellations were able to be rescheduled and everyone was safely home during those days
We're so glad to see many of our snowbirds returning from their time in warmer weather. If you received a call from the office about returning to volunteer, please be in touch so we can update our records with accurate availability, and we aren’t calling you while you are away.
In this newsletter you’ll find details about changes we are making with our Little Egg Harbor office and more about that decision. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call and speak to Amy at the office.
Please make sure to RSVP for the Volunteer Appreciation on May 7th (Formal invitations were mailed in March)
Our evening begins with an Interfaith prayer service and music, followed by dinner, raffles and volunteer awards. This will be a lovely celebration of another year of your kind and generous service to our community.
Our Bingo committees are already meeting and preparing for this year’s fundraiser on Friday, September 19th at St. Mary’s Parish Center.
Tickets will go on sale to VOLUNTEERS on Monday, August 4th (and to the public the week after) in our Manahawkin office. If you have a group of more than 10, please call so we can arrange an appointment time for you to come and purchase tickets.
We are in need of more volunteers to help in following roles:
Basket Raffle Assembly - week prior to event (Putting together donations for basket raffle)
Volunteers at Event - 4pm-10pm (You can still play bingo!)
Committee Co-Chair - Shadow 2025 for 2026
Basket Donation Solicitation - Summer Stop by assigned shops/restaurants to ask for or pick up donations for our basket raffles.
If you are interested in helping, please call the office at 609-978-3839.
list of coalition members y g o a congregation not on the list, let's invite them to join us.
Our 2024 Financial Report is on our website as well for review.
We are so grateful for all the donations and community support received this year. Without these donations, our mission would not be possible. We continue to look for new opportunities to support our work.
More information can always be found on our NEW website - www.InterFaithSOC.org!
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!
Check out our March Arts & Crafts program held at the Stafford Library! So much fun! Special thanks to all our Library volunteers who make these events possible! You are amazing!!
Annual Health & Safety Fair
Thursday, April 24, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
St. Francis Community Center
4700 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach Twp., NJ 08008
Come learn about healthy habits, get screenings, and meet local organizations focused on health & wellness. All ages encouraged to visit the event!
Annual Senior Citizen Expo
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Edward Thornton Center
319 W. Calabreeze Way
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
This is a great showing of over 25 organizations in the area that offer support to Seniors. Lots of giveaways, treats and opportunities!
Community Presentations
We are always mindful of how we can better share our mission with the local community. By visiting the active adult (55+) neighborhoods, coalition members (which includes 23 area congregations) and local organizations we are able to present to members and residents about our services and amazing volunteers.
If you belong to a Church, support or volunteer group, or live in a active adult community, please look for an option where Interfaith can come and share about our resources.
Maybe a Homeowners meeting, women ’ s group or book club?
Please call the office if you have a suggestion on where we can share more about Interfaith!
During the month of May, be on the lookout for special ways the we are partnering with our local community in honoring Older Americans.
Be sure to like our Facebook page and check out the website for more!
PAPER COPY
Mail it to us or drop it off at either of the offices.
ONLINE
Go to - www interfaithsoc org CALL IT IN
Just call the office, and leave a message with your name, date and type of service (transport, shopping, visit), and carereceiver's name.
1140 Route 72 West
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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!
