Mildred

Faith in Action's oldest client, Mildred, is 101 years old. She uses a walker to get around. She has macular degeneration which impairs her vision somewhat, but with the use of a magnifier, she can read. She might have these physical impairments, but she is bright and alert, and has no problem getting around her apartment and managing her life.

She's used Faith in Action volunteers only very occasionally, for getting to medical appointments when her family members were unable to help. I talked to her recently on the phone, and she told me that what she really wanted was transportation to poetry events. She's a published poet and a founder of a local poetry society. She'd love to be able to attend the meetings. This sort of transportation is not our top priority, but if you know of someone who would be willing to drive specifically for this sort of event, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Margie, at margie@faithinaction4seniors.org.

Your support makes finding these volunteers possible for the oldest members of our community - thank you!