Agency Awards & Honors Received

The creative and dedicated work of the founders and volunteers of Interfaith CarePartners® have attracted national and local recognition.  The tributes recognize the exemplary service of personnel related to Interfaith CarePartners, as well as indicating the national significance of Interfaith CarePartners’ caregiving, education, and training programs.

 

              Award of Excellence in Older Volunteer Program Management  -- Presented to Interfaith CarePartners by the 2006 Older Volunteers Enrich America program of the MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.  Interfaith CarePartners was one of three programs honored nationally.

 

              Exemplary Program Award, 2006  --  Presented to Interfaith CarePartners by the Promising Practices in Civic Engagement Initiative, sponsored by the RespectAbility program at the National Council on the Aging, Washington, DC.  Interfaith CarePartners was one of eight programs honored nationally from 107 nominees.
 


Exemplary Program in Caregiving, 2001

Presented to Interfaith CarePartners® by the National Council on the Aging, the nation's first association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and contributions of older persons.  From a national survey of 628 organizations serving seniors, Interfaith CarePartners® was selected as one of ten outstanding programs and featured in the survey report as one of five exemplary, innovative programs in caregiving.

Rosalynn Carter
Caregiving Award, 1997


Dr. Ronald Sunderland and Rosalynn Carter

Presented to Dr. Ronald H. Sunderland, Interfaith CarePartners®' co-founder.  This tribute from the Rosalynn Carter  Institute in Americus, Georgia "recognizes an individual for leadership and innovation in caregiving."

America's Award 1992


Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and Dr. Earl Shelp

Presented to Dr. Earl Shelp, Interfaith CarePartners®' co-founder and President.  This tribute at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC from Norman Vincent Peale's Positive Thinking Foundation is presented to "unsung heroes who personify the American character and spirit."

The National Committee To Preserve Social Security & Medicare, 1999


Dr. Earl Shelp, Martha McSteen and Dr. Ronald Sunderland

The agency was chosen from a national nominating process to receive the inaugural award for outstanding contributions to seniors and their families.

2002 Governor's Volunteer Award

Presented to Interfaith CarePartners® by Texas Governor Rick Perry and the Texas Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service for exemplary volunteer service by a group.

First Lady of Texas, Anita Perry and Dr. Earl Shelp

Harris County Judge Robert Eckels Volunteer Award, 2001

Dr. Earl Shelp, Kevin Lewis, Dr. Ronald Sunderland, County Judge Robert Eckels

Presented to Interfaith CarePartners® in recognition of the exceptional volunteers in an organization with religious affiliation.

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