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Did you know that in the Eastern Panhandle more than one in 10 families live in poverty and that 5 out of 10 single parent families with children under five are living below the poverty level?

Friends In Action of the Eastern Panhandle(FIAEP) is a goal and action oriented mentoring program that uses the power of friendship to bring about positive changes in the lives of low-income families in the Eastern Panhandle.  Founded in October 2004, Friends in Action  is a network of people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds whose common interest is to provide caring outreach to needy families in our community.

To provide individual support to families, Friends in Action recruits, trains and facilitates the linking of volunteer mentor teams (made up of 5 to 8 volunteers) with low-income families who wish to improve their lives and the lives of their children.  Each mentor team makes a commitment to work with a family for 12 months to help them identify their strengths, set and work toward attainable goals, and achieve greater independence and personal well-being for themselves and their children.     

The Friends in Action commitment is, first and foremost, a commitment to caring. Caring builds hope and feelings of self worth; it is the foundation of change. Friends in Action is more than a conduit of resources from the middle and upper classes to the poor. It is an experience that builds community and enhances the lives of all who participate.

You can help Friends in Action in our efforts for reduce poverty in the Eastern Panhandle one family at a time