Macon County Commission

The Macon County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Has Effectively Provided Measurable Solutions to Community Challenges by Engaging Individuals Age 55 and Older in Volunteerism Since June 1973. an Estimated 295 RSVP Volunteers Will Serve. of This Number, 40 Unduplicated RSVP Volunteers Will Be Placed in Outcome Assignments. Some of Their Activities Will Include the Following: Assisting in Classrooms; Disaster Services; Food Distribution; Community-based Mentoring and Performing Outreach at Nonprofit Organizations; and Other Community-based Activities That Serve Veterans and Military Families. the Primary Focus Area of This Project Is Healthy Futures/aging in Place. at the End of the Three-year Grant, We Anticipate That the 40 Unduplicated RSVP Volunteers Will See Increased Participation Among Homebound or Older Adults and Individuals With Disabilities Who Reported Having Increased Social Ties And/or Social Support. Like Many Other Senior Corps Programs Across the Country, Macon County RSVP Will Continue to Focus on the Six Crucial Service Areas: Disaster Services, Economic Opportunity, Education, Environmental Stewardship, Healthy Futures and Veterans and Military Families, in Order to Promote Efficient Partnerships and Generate Measurable Outcomes. the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Federal Investment of 40,000.00 Will Be Supplemented by $51, 174.00 From Macon County Commission, Rsvp's Sponsoring Agency, as Well as $10,000.00 Supplement From State and Local Governments. in Addition, Office Space, Utility Cost, Local Travel and Training Will Be Provided by the Macon County Commission. Financial and In-kind Support Is Provided Also Through Other Local, State, Social, Civic and Non-profit Agencies. Valid Statistical Data From the County Census Will Be Utilized to Ensure That RSVP Serves the Entire Geographic Service Area. Macon County Commission Is Governed by Five (5) Elected Individuals Who Assist RSVP With Incorporating Effective and Practical Approaches to Ensure That Community Challenges Are Met and Lives Are Improved by Integrating Skillful Senior Volunteer Citizens.