Our Mission
Interfaith Caregivers is a vibrant organization dedicated to supporting individuals in our community through compassionate caregiving. This initiative connects volunteers from diverse faith backgrounds, uniting them in a shared mission to provide assistance, companionship, and vital resources to those in need. Together, we create a nurturing environment that fosters hope, healing, and connection among all members of our community.
Founded By The Greater Olean Association of Churches In 1984
Our Services We Offer
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Medical Loan Center/Caregiver Connections
Operating on a first-come, first-served basis, the center offers a diverse range of medical equipment to those in need, reminding us of the power of community support.
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Transportation
Facilitate transportation to medical appointments when no one else is available, ensuring that health remains a priority.
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Vision Loss Service
We also represent the Olean Association for the blind and visually impaired. Funding assistance for eye exams, eye glasses, provide vision loss tools, and monthly support meetings.
Join Our Gift Tree Program
A COMMUNITY GIFT GIVING PROGRAM FOR THOSE IN NEED
Gift Tree is a community gift giving program for families and individuals. Interfaith Caregivers and the Olean Times Herald collaborate in an effort to bring Christmas to families and individuals in need of support throughout Cattaraugus County.
Our Network Partners
Contact Us
Address
242 N. Union St. Olean, NY
Medical Loan Center/Caregiver Connections
242 N. Union St. Olean, NY
From Our Community
"Steve Wasserman moved back to Olean in 2024 after a decade of volunteer work at an orphanage in Cozumel, Mexico. Steve has become a friend of Interfaith Caregivers and has this to say about the Senior Volunteer Transportation Program. “ When I came back from Cozumel I needed to get established at doctors’ and a dentist office. Volunteers from Interfaith Caregivers picked me up for my appointments and brought me home each time. I had no other option to get to these appointments.”
Penelope “Penny” Tappan lives on the Duke Center- Eldred Road. Recently she had knee replacement surgery and was prescribed 6-8 weeks of physical therapy after surgery. She was not able to drive herself to therapy and called Interfaith Careigvers for assistance. Penelope says, “ I would recommend Interfaith Caregivers to anyone in need of transportation services for medical appointments. They care, their volunteers are always on time;they take you and bring you back home. I had no other way to get to therapy until I was able to regain driving ability for myself. Interfaith Caregivers Board Member Molly Vaughan: “"A single ride can change a life. In the Southern Tier, where transportation options are limited, your support helps Interfaith Caregivers Inc. provide free, reliable rides for seniors and neighbors with disabilities. Donate today and 'Adopt-A-Ride'—every mile brings dignity, independence, and care."
- Molly Vaughan/ Faculty Member, School of Health Professions St. Bonaventure University