[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 64 (Thursday, April 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


      TRIBUTE TO THE MACOMB COUNTY INTERFAITH VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 1995
  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I with to extend my congratulations to the 
volunteers and staff of the Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer 
Caregivers as they celebrate their first ever Volunteer Recognition 
Evening.
  The Macomb Chapter of the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers was 
established in 1993 to serve the older and physically challenged adults 
living in the community. These adults were struggling daily to maintain 
their independence. Interfaith discovered that a little extra help 
could make the difference between staying at home and moving into a 
nursing facility.
  Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers is an 
interdenominational network of local religious congregations joined 
together to respond to basic needs of those needing assistance. The 
program matches centrally trained volunteers of all ages with older and 
physically challenged adults to provide such services as housekeeping, 
home maintenance, shipping, transportation, and friendly visits. 
Because of the generosity and compassion of the program's 400 
volunteers, the skilled management of Program Coordinator Karyn 
Dombrowski, and the strong commitment of the board of directors, the 
services are offered completely free of charge.
  It is clear that faith and community involvement are key elements in 
the lives of all of the volunteers. Their sense of responsibility and 
concern for others have made the Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer 
Caregivers a truly remarkable organization.
  My best wishes to all of the incredible volunteers on this special 
evening.


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