NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
We provide aid to the elderly, or those in difficult life circumstances, via a group of trained volunteers. We find volunteers through a coalition of area faith congregations, organizations and the community of Watonwan County and make referrals to local service agencies.
Our Services
What do our volunteers do? WELLSPRING Faith In Action offers services that include: Senior Exercise & Yoga, Caregiver Education Events, Light House Keeping, Caregiver Support, Senior Transportation, Friendly Visitor and Respite – Out of Home
About WELLSPRING
Program Coordinator Kim Askeland (pictured above) & Financial Coordinator Karen Dahl (pictured below) are the faces of WELLSPRING. WELLSPRING Faith In Action is a 501(c) 3 Non-Profit Organization, funded in part by MN Department of Human Services/Live Well At Home Grant and Title IIIE Caregiver Project under the Federal Older Americans Act through an award from the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc (R) along with private donations from you.
Events
FRIENDS IN THE KITCHEN
Cooking for older adults 55+ 2nd Wednesday of the month
Watonwan County Resource Center – St. James
Call to register 507-375-1276
DR. JOSEPH GAUGLER
UM Director – Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation, School of Public Health
Wednesday, October 2nd , 2024
10:00 am at Faith Lutheran Church, Madelia 1:30 pm at St. James Library, St. James
Annual Fall Fundraiser
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fraternal Order of Eagles – St. James
Hot dish luncheon – eat in or dine out
Free will offering
