By Jane Latini
Hamilton, NJ, November 12, 2014: Thanks to the dedication of more than 300 volunteers, as well as individual, government, corporate and foundation donors, more than 400 homebound elderly and disabled residents of Mercer County are receiving free caregiving services from Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC). Four of the nonprofit’s most recent grants, totaling $42,500, have come from the Church & Dwight Employee Giving Fund, the Bunbury Company, Karma Foundation and Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
ICGMC Executive Director Jane Latini states, “Our work simply could not be done without blessings such as these. As the population ages, the need for caregiving services is increasing. ICGMC is most grateful to our corporate, foundations and individual donors who support us.”
Located on Quakerbridge Road in Hamilton, ICGMC coordinates transportation to doctors’ offices, shopping, friendly visiting, light housekeeping and maintenance, telephone reassurance and occasional meal preparation for homebound seniors and people with disabilities. Such basic services often enable care receivers to age in their homes independently, safely and with dignity, and thereby avoid institutionalization.
About Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County
ICGMC relies on more than 300 dedicated volunteers from 28 interdenominational congregations throughout Mercer County, as well as individual, corporate, foundation and government support. Its mission is to promote the independence and dignity of homebound elderly and people with disabilities by matching them with caring volunteers who assist with the tasks of everyday life. Volunteers are professionally screened and trained, and all services are provided without proselytization or regard to religious affiliation. ICGMC is celebrating its volunteers and its 20 years of service to the community with special events and programs throughout 2014. To request services, volunteer, or support Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, visit www.icgmc.org or call 609-393-9922.
