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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Georgetown Interfaith Caregivers began in 2000 as part of the Georgetown
Information and Volunteer Exchange (GIVE) recognizing senior adults needed rides to medical
appointments; and
WHEREAS, the organization changed its name to Faith in Action Georgetown in 2014 and
expanded to a full-time organization in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Faith in Action added a van program for group grocery shopping in 2018, and
reached new goals in 2019 serving over 915 seniors with 13,612 rides; and
WHEREAS, Faith in Action persevered through COVID in 2020 introducing the Buddy
Program to support transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, Faith in Action Georgetown in 2021 celebrated 20 years, serving over 1,954
Georgetown senior adults, 106,045 point-to-point rides (3,007 van rides), 24,654 support services, with
the help of over 862 volunteers during these two decades.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TX,
do hereby proclaim Tuesday, February 22, 2022 as
FAITH IN ACTION ANNIVERSARY DAY
In appreciation for keeping Georgetown senior citizens connected to the community!