INTERFAITH COMMUNITY ACTION OF NEWINGTON - ICAN
     The Interfaith Clergy Association of Newington and Newington’s Department of Human Services have collaborated to create Interfaith Community Action of Newington, a volunteer program appropriately known as “ICAN”.  The ICAN program is created and designed to benefit all of Newington’s residents, as well as the congregants of all houses of worship, without regard to the residential status of any such congregant.  We are a participating congregation.

     ICAN is intended to complement and enhance services already provided by Newington’s Department of Human Services, by drawing upon the willingness of congregants, such as you, to volunteer your time, talents, and patience to assist qualifying individuals, especially those who are elderly, frail, or otherwise in need.  Whether it be reading, small repairs or minor cleaning, shopping for those who are handicapped or homebound, running errands, providing the invaluable gift of company for those who live alone, or sharing one of your innumerable talents, your efforts will have a beneficial and long lasting effect.  The frequency with which you volunteer, and the amount of time you choose to invest are your determination.

     At present, ICAN is a well-planned idea with great potential that exists on paper.  But it will remain so, without any effect or benefit, unless you participate and bring it to life.  Please call or visit our Main Office to obtain a volunteer application.  Further details of the program can be obtained by contacting Ann Marino thru the Church Office 860-666-4689.  We hope you will find the willingness within you to say “ICAN, and I shall.”

ICAN UPDATE (INTERFAITH COMMUNITY ACTION OF NEWINGTON)

ICAN is fully operational!  We are available to assist our Faith Congregation members and Newington residents in enhancing existing town services, accompanying individuals to medical appointments, helping with yard work, and minor household chores. To reach us, simply call the ICAN telephone number at 665-8791 and leave a  confidential message. The volunteer coordinator will contact you.

For more information or to view the Flyer for Residents in Need   or to download the ICAN Volunteer Application,  click here.