Our Mission:
Angel Interfaith Network (AIN) partners with L.A. County + USC Healthcare Network to meet unique physical and
spiritual needs of patients and families with neighbor to neighbor support. (2/25/08)
“Seek the welfare of the city. . . For in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Jeremiah 29:7
To do this, we:
 Respond quickly with donated funds, goods and services to
 urgent needs identified by health care staff
Bring material support directly to our neighbors’ homes and
stay in touch until the crisis is past
Find local resources to assist with additional needs
Calls for help come from social workers and chaplains at LAC+USC Healthcare Network.
 SAVE THE DATE!
AIN FALL LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oneonta Congregational Church
South Pasadena
AIN CONGRATULATES
2009 VOLUNTEER HONOREES
Angel Interfaith Network extends appreciation
and congratulations to
PANORAMA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Panorama City and to KAY McNEIL, recipients of recognition as 2009 "Volunteers of the Year."
Click here to read about their record of support.
We greatly appreciate the outstanding service
of all of our volunteers!
In 2008 AIN made 1,096 service deliveries to more than 679 families, serving over 1,312 individuals.
In-kind donations received totaled
$133,083 with items distributed valued at $116,148.
Click here to see photos of the 10/25/08 "Celebrating What We Do Together"
AIN benefit luncheon at Oneonta Congregational Church.
Featured Story:
In Need of Home and 'Mothering'
AIN Care Coordinator Ann Mills shares these Mother's Day reflections:
The flaming magenta ice plant and orange gladiolus in brick planters told me that the drive to Inglewood would be worth the trip. As I hauled the baby basket and extra clothing out of my van and approached the house, my hunch was confirmed: Angel statuettes of all kinds and colors danced in-between the flowers. I thought, “Here lives a generous and vivacious spirit.”
Little Peter needs such a home. He has lived his brief 6 months of life in limbo. We had prepared a baby basket for him when his social worker called, but had to wait as someone was found to take him in. We waited for a month. And then the call came: Mrs. B. would be his foster mom.
Mrs. B. answered the door with Peter in her arms. As I lugged in his provisions, he was thoroughly content on her lap--enjoying her fussing with his clothes and combing his hair. He gave me a big smile. I couldn’t help noticing all the graduation pictures and photos on the wall, attesting to the many children Mrs. B. has helped.
My visit called to mind a Mother’s Day sermon delivered long ago by the Rev. Sandy Tice. She acknowledged how Mother’s Day can be difficult for many, because of the less than ideal circumstances in our own families. But she left us with a vivid image of how God “mothers” us, and asked us to reflect on the person or persons in our lives who have mothered us—who have cared for us tenderly, protected or provided for us, guided us along the way. She suggested we think of them on Mother’s Day, and give thanks.
This Mother’s Day, among the memories of all the tender and courageous and strong women I have met through Angel Interfaith Network, I will see the flaming magenta ice plant, the angels, and the tenderness in Mrs. B’s home, and give thanks that little Peter has someone to mother him now. |
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Current Urgent Needs
laundry baskets, bassinets, cribs, sleepers,
baby wipes,
wash cloths,
towels,
twin beds
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