AIDS & Multiple Sclerosis Care Teams
The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear
him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
to deliver them from death
and keep them alive in famine.
Psalm 33:18-19
Multifaith Works CareTeam Volunteers offer practical care, emotional support, and nonjudgmental listening to people living with HIV/AIDS and/or recovering from addiction.
Multifaith Works unites communities of compassionate care and
inclusive spirituality with people living in isolation and
loneliness. One can volunteer to provide one-to-one emotional
support to people living with HIV/AIDS or other life-threatening
illnesses, work with a Care Team to offer friendship and practical
support to individuals and households living with AIDS, and/or
volunteer in one of the community houses for people living with
HIV/AIDS or Multiple Sclerosis. St. James currently has a Care
Team that meets regularly with their Care Partner to provide
emotional support and help with daily tasks as a team.
To volunteer with this ministry, contact
Suzanne Lee at
206-654-4640.
Multifaith Works believes in putting faith into action for the
common good. They are dedicated to a grand vision: that people
of diverse backgrounds should come together on the basis of shared
values in order to assist those in need.
Click here to
learn more about Multifaith Works and to view a schedule of
upcoming orientations and trainings.
Facts about AIDS
According to the Peer Health Action Team at Seattle University, in
2009:
* 5,047 Seattle residents are living with HIV & AIDS
* 40 million people worldwide are living with HIV & AIDS
* 5 million people worldwide were newly infected with HIV last year
* 22 million people worldwide have died from AIDS