​ShareCare Faith in Action

Founded in 1991, ShareCare Faith in Action has dedicated their time, money and efforts to providing free volunteer services and caregiving assistance to elderly and/or disabled persons at no cost, in order to enhance quality of life! In 1996, United Way noticed the amazing work ShareCare was doing and decided to partner with them. We now help fund their transportation programs, where volunteers drive those in need, to and from their desired destinations, free of charge, ensuring that the elderly and disabled of our community get to where they need or want to be safely. United Way also helps fund ShareCare’s grocery shopping program, in which volunteers will either take a person to the store to shop or volunteers given a grocery list and the volunteers do the shopping for them! 

 “Partnering with United Way has given us huge opportunities for funding and it has given me opportunities to participate in meetings United Way has on transportation and healthy aging!” Events such as their Bowlathon, held at The New Jordan Lanes on February 26, 2017, or their Silent Auction Luncheon at Texas Roadhouse in Bethlehem, April 20, 2017, help ShareCare afford to provide services for those in need. They even have a Care Giver Canines program that provides therapy dogs for the elderly and disabled. 

In addition to meeting with Lynn, I was also lucky enough to meet with the Program Coordinator, Cheryl Wilson. "We're small but mighty!" Cheryl said as she explained how beneficial ShareCare is to the community. They have 92 volunteer drivers and over 180 clients including a waiting list, therefore they are always looking for volunteers. Their “Got 2” campaign asks the people of our community for just 2 hours of their time to volunteer, whether it be 2 hours a week or 2 hours a month. Even if you’re not up to driving, they also need volunteers for friendly visits, light housework, yard work, shopping and respite care! So, what do you say Lehigh Valley…. do you Got 2? 

For more information or to volunteer visit thier website ShareCare Faith in Action