Our Mission
Neighbor to Neighbor mission is to assist Washburn County seniors and adults with disabilities to live independently in their homes. W connect them with our programs and volunteers as well as other local resources.
Do you need a little extra help or companionship or, do you have a neighbor, friend, or family member who would appreciate it? If so, it's the perfect time to give them the gift of independence by telling them about Neighbor to Neighbor. We offer seniors and adult with disabilities services through our programs and connecting them to local resources to help meet their needs.
Do you need a little extra help or companionship or, do you have a neighbor, friend, or family member who would appreciate it? If so, it's the perfect time to give them the gift of independence by telling them about Neighbor to Neighbor. We offer seniors and adult with disabilities services through our programs and connecting them to local resources to help meet their needs.
Our Staff at Neighbor to Neighbor
Kim Timmers -DirectorKim joined Neighbor to Neighbor in April, 2023 as a Media Coordinator. In August she was interim director until October 13th when she was hire full time Director, starting January 1, 2024. She serves as manager and spokesperson for Neighbor to Neighbor, reporting to the Board of Directors, and with the Board of Directors, is responsible for ensuring that Neighbor to Neighbor program realizes its mission. Together with the Board of Directors and Program Director are accountable for the program's.
Kim grew up in the area and graduated from Spooner High School. Recently retired, she enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren and helping older adults so they can stay in their homes as long as it is safe. The Neighbor to Neighbor mission fits well with her values in helping connect people with resources to keep them living independently in their homes. Jean Hanson - Service Coordinator
Jean joined Neighbor to Neighbor at the beginning of 2022. She assists with our food-related programs such as Grocery Grabbers, StockBoxes, and coordinating with our local food pantry.
Jean has lived in the Trego area for over 30 years. She enjoys spending time reading, fishing, snowshoeing, rockhounding, biking, camping, and being a good neighbor. Robin Mercier - Program CoordinatorRobin joined Neighbor to Neighbor April, 2022. She connects recipients with resources through our programs and community resources. She also provides additional administrative support for the director to help ensure consistency of programming.
Robin is originally from the area and returned when she retired from her career in Social Services and Education. She was once a participant of our program when she had a hip replacement and discovered the services Neighbor to Neighbor offered. When she healed, she sought out how to become a volunteer. She thoroughly enjoyed the relationships she developed volunteering and when a position arose with Neighbor to Neighbor, she applied. |
The History of Neighbor to Neighbor - Faith in Action Programs
In 1984, twenty-five interfaith coalitions (congregations of churches, temples, and synagogues) began to experience the strength and effectiveness of working together in a ministry of volunteer caregiving. Aware of the great unmet needs of so many in our country, a national federation was formed with a single purpose: to assist congregations of all faiths to come together to provide an effective volunteer caregiving ministry. Today, there are about 1,000 Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver and Faith in Action projects throughout the United States, Washington DC, and the territories of Guam and the Virgin Islands. Start-up funds were provided through grants from The Robert Wood-Johnson Foundation.
The Background of Washburn County's Faith in Action - Neighbor to Neighbor Program
In 2018 Faith in Action Washburn County changed its name to FIA - Neighbor to Neighbor to reflect that we are inclusive to everyone regardless of age, race, disabilities, or religion.