Interfaith Wellness Ministry
Irvine, Kentucky
Staff and volunteers of
Interfaith Wellness Ministry
Our location at
359 Richmond Road
Irvine, KY
359 Richmond Road
Irvine, KY
...Bringing Faith and Healing to Appalachia!
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains,
in Irvine, (Estill County), Kentucky
Interfaith Wellness Ministry
was founded in 1997 by Sister Loretta Spotila, CSA.
Our mission is to assist local churches and the community
to integrate faith and health by promoting wholeness in body, mind, and spirit.
We provide a "Gathering Place" for peace and reflection,
individual health counseling, and health education and services
to rural churches and to the community.
in Irvine, (Estill County), Kentucky
Interfaith Wellness Ministry
was founded in 1997 by Sister Loretta Spotila, CSA.
Our mission is to assist local churches and the community
to integrate faith and health by promoting wholeness in body, mind, and spirit.
We provide a "Gathering Place" for peace and reflection,
individual health counseling, and health education and services
to rural churches and to the community.
Here are a few facts about this area of Appalachia:
- This area is medically underserved and there are not enough physicians and dentists.
- Lack of income and no publlic transportation limit people's access to health care.
- One third (33%) of the children and adults live in poverty.
- There is no sizable industry and only a few jobs exist; unemplyment ranges from 10-20%.
- Less than 1% of the people are Catholic
- 60 % of people do not attend church
Interfaith Wellness Ministry, Inc. is a non-profit corporation
and is dependent upon contributions from individuals like you.
If you would like to make a donation
or want additional information about this ministry,
please contact us at:
and is dependent upon contributions from individuals like you.
If you would like to make a donation
or want additional information about this ministry,
please contact us at:
Interfaith Wellness Ministry, Inc.
P. O. Box 582
Irvine, KY 40336
fax/phone (606) 723-8505
email: director@interfaithwellness.org
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A ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine