200407 Governor McGreevey and Friends
Penny Lefwich, Interfaith Caregiver Trenton Volunteer,
receives 2004 State of NJ Governor's Volunteer Award
for Service to Seniors.
Penny Leftwich and NJ Gov. James McGreevey
Levira "Penny" Leftwich has been an advocate for the frail elderly in New Jersey, for many years. A native Trentonian and public employee for thirty years, Mrs. Leftwich brought her knowledge, skills and compassion into her community. She offered her time, expertise and energies and vision as a planner when she began working on the development of Interfaith Caregivers Trenton/Faith In Action in 1993.
She worked with the Executive Director to start a volunteer organization within Mercer County to serve homebound elderly and disabled people who needed in-home support. As a result of collation with the Trenton Ecumenical Area Ministry and many hours of hard work, Interfaith Caregivers Trenton/Faith In Action was established and incorporated as a non-profit organization with a $25,000 seed grant from the Robe
Jul 1, 2004
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