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(Chelsea Update would like to thank Nancy Paul, director of Faith in Action, for the information in this story.) Ever thought you’d like to play Santa Claus to a struggling family, but just haven’t gotten around to it? Are your … Read more
Tuesday evening, two Chelsea business owners wrote checks to Chelsea Community Hospital’s fundraising campaign for its new cancer center. The donations were a portion of their sales from the weekend of Nov. 9-10. Both Kevin Frahm of Global Marketplace and … Read more
By Lisa Carolin The upcoming holiday season means that Faith in Action wants to be sure it has enough food in its pantries to meet the needs of those in need. “Need for non-perishable food and household and personal items … Read more
It’s getting colder, and there are kids in this community who will soon be braving more than chilly mornings without a warm coat. Maybe you just pulled the kids’ winter coats out of the closet, only to find they’ve grown … Read more
Last year, the Chelsea United Way distributed about $80,000 to its member agencies following its fundraising efforts and Faith in Action was one of them. This year, the group of volunteers hopes to raise $100,000, and here’s how you can … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathie Gourlay, Chelsea/Dexter Hunger Walk coordinator, for the information and photos in this story.) The 26th Annual Chelsea/Dexter CROP Hunger Walk took place in Chelsea on Sunday, Oct. 6, and the weather was warm, … Read more
By Lisa Carolin The purpose of the CROP Hunger Walk is to bring about hunger awareness and relief. That’s what has motivated close to 100 residents from the Chelsea and Dexter communities to participate in this year’s walk, which will … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Linda Meloche for the information and photo in this story.) Local band Coconut Radio is performing at the Chelsea Alehouse at 8 p.m. tonight, Sept. 27 with all proceeds going to Faith in Action.
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathie Gourlay for the information in this story.) Many local children will have beautiful, warm hats this winter season due to an unusual collaboration between Faith in Action, St. Mary Catholic Church, Brooks Correctional … Read more
Now through the end of August, if you bring a clean, gently used winter coat to Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors you’ll get 20 percent off any Columbia product in the store, and help a person in need, too. Nancy Paul, … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jean Bust for the information in this story.) St. Paul United Church of Christ will hold a one-day rummage sale as a fundraiser for both the church and Faith in Action. The sale will … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bonnie Hartsuff for the information in this story.) Boy Scout Troops 476,425,413 and Pack 435 collected about 1,200 items during the combined troops’ food drive for Faith in Action recently. “In terms of money … Read more
Faith in Action (FIA) this week named Matt LaFontaine as its 2013 Howard S. Holmes Humanitarian of the Year. The award was given in a surprise meeting of family, LaFontaine staff, and FIA board members early Tuesday morning. “It was … Read more
According to a Facebook post, Faith in Action is out of: Mayo Mustard Healthy snacks Chili beans Pineapple Coffee Dish soap Cleaning products Feminine products And they are running low on: Pasta sauce Jelly Peaches Juice Laundry detergent Shaving cream … Read more