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March 14, 2013

Ministry seeks volunteers

STAFF REPORT Commercial-News The Commercial-News Thu Mar 14, 2013, 01:15 PM CDT

DANVILLE — Faith in Action is recruiting volunteers. Orientations will take place for those interested in volunteering on the following dates:

9:30 -11 a.m. March 19;

1:30-3 p.m. March 21;

1:30-3 p.m. March 25.

Sessions will be at First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Franklin St. Those who plan to attend one of the sessions should call the office at 431-8489.

Faith in Action is a ministry that assists seniors age 60 and older in the Danville area. The ministry provides transportation and home repairs, builds wheelchair ramps on homes and can help with emergency assistance.

Faith in Action is an outreach program of the Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation.

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