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Laurel Area Interfaith Volunteer caregivers, inc.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • What We Do
  • Recipient Services
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Events
  • Contact Us
  • Caring Cards
  • Donate
  • Testimonials
  • Media

About Us

Our History

Our History

Our History

Since 2002, a growing number of caring volunteers and committed community leaders have enabled us to provide needed services for hundreds of area seniors.


The Laurel Faith in Action program addresses the issues of isolation, loneliness and meeting basic needs of our recipients, enabling many to remain in their home.


Partnering with local ch

Since 2002, a growing number of caring volunteers and committed community leaders have enabled us to provide needed services for hundreds of area seniors.


The Laurel Faith in Action program addresses the issues of isolation, loneliness and meeting basic needs of our recipients, enabling many to remain in their home.


Partnering with local churches, organizations, and agencies, Faith in Action works to fill the gap between current initiatives and services.

mission

Our History

Our History

“To enhance the quality of life for persons 60 years and older who reside in Latrobe, Unity Township, Ligonier, Ligonier Township, Derry and Derry Township by providing companionship and assistance.”


Laurel Area Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc. Faith in Action is a community benefit organization and is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporati

“To enhance the quality of life for persons 60 years and older who reside in Latrobe, Unity Township, Ligonier, Ligonier Township, Derry and Derry Township by providing companionship and assistance.”


Laurel Area Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc. Faith in Action is a community benefit organization and is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation building a community where we all wish to live, work, raise children, go to school, volunteer and retire with grace and dignity.





Our Team

Our History

Our Team

A dedicated team of friendly, caring staff oversees daily operations, coordinates program activities and events, and communicates with recipients and volunteers. 


A talented and focused volunteer Board of Directors, of 12 members, meets regularly to help oversee and participate in strategic planning and implementation.


An additional Advisor

A dedicated team of friendly, caring staff oversees daily operations, coordinates program activities and events, and communicates with recipients and volunteers. 


A talented and focused volunteer Board of Directors, of 12 members, meets regularly to help oversee and participate in strategic planning and implementation.


An additional Advisory Board offers expertise and support to program management.

staff

Dee, Amy, Taylor, Sue, Jackie, Peggy, & Sibby

who

Executive director

Amy McLendon

amclendonlaurelfia@gmail.com

Director of Marketing

Taylor Kilmer

tkilmerlaurelfia@gmail.com

office staff

Sibby McLaughlin, Dee Kane, Jackie Kollar, Peggy Carey, & Sue Hails

faithinaction@msn.com


volunteer board of directors

Officers 2023

President: David Kirkland

Vice President: Dr. Kathleen Kelley

Secretary: Rex Ashbrook

Treasurer: Shanon Wilson

  

Directors - 2023

Dr. Daniel DiCola

David DeRose, esq.

Dorothy Lynch

Paula Maloney

Jody Marsh

Johnette DeRose

Marie McCandless

Mary Jane Snyder

Jeremy Springer

 

  

Advisory Board 

Courtney Baum

John Graziano

Rev. William Schaefer

Harry Speedy, M.D.

 

Weekend Talk Block: 98.7 FM

 The fourth Saturday of each month, from 8:30 - 9:00 AM, tune into the Laurel Area Faith in Action radio show. Executive Director, Amy McLendon and Marketing Director, Taylor Kilmer discuss various topics of interest in the community, especially the elderly population. Special guests are normally featured. 

Listen to Past Episodes here

2023 Annual Report

Annual Report 2023 (pdf)

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2021 990

2021 990 (pdf)

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Our Partners

you are invited!

Laurel Area Faith in Action is chomping at the bit to celebrate with you. Our “Run for the Roses” Community Celebration will be on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Fred Rogers Center located at 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe PA 15650, on the Saint Vincent Campus. This year’s theme is the age ole tradition of the Kentucky Derby. We are off to the races beginning at 11:30 AM.

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