Interfaith began in Ozaukee County in 1993. The Interfaith movement was started in the late 1980s by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, created from a well-researched, proven methodology. Hundreds of Interfaith organizations were established across the country. Since our inception, Interfaith Caregiver volunteers have provided free services to those in need within the Ozaukee community.

Interfaith receives financial support through congregations, community organizations, service groups, businesses and community members, as well as grants through local, state and federal sources. These supporters regard Interfaith as a trusted and reliable resource in the community. We have a communications strategy in place to continually inform and engage these resources and seek continuous partnerships for volunteer recruitment and other support.

We serve seniors and individuals with disabilities living in Ozaukee County. We help regardless of race, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or economic status.  Those in need do not have to be a member of a congregation to receive service. 

Interfaith volunteers provide clients with transportation to medical/therapy/dental appointments, to the food pantry and grocery store, to the pharmacy, and other essential errands.  Our volunteers visit clients, make reassurance phone calls, help with paperwork and bills, and provide non-medical respite care.  Volunteers also assist with special projects that help to alleviate our clients’ social isolation, education initiatives that help the community understand issues impacting seniors, and assist in the Ozaukee h.e.l.p Corner, a health equipment lending program providing wheelchairs, walkers and canes free of charge.

All that’s required is a genuine concern to help others.  We thoroughly screen our volunteers and ask that new volunteers attend a training/orientation session.