Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program Inc

Since 1974, the Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program, Inc. (norwescap) Has Sponsored RSVP Serving Five Counties in Northwest New Jersey: Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon and Passaic. Norwescap, With a Mission of "creating Opportunities, Changing Lives", Was Incorporated in 1965, and Touches the Lives of Approximately 30,000 Individuals Each Year by Offering, Referring or Collaborating With Others to Provide Programs and Education That Help Foster Self-sufficiency. an Estimated 345 RSVP Volunteers Will Serve. of This Number 258 RSVP Volunteers Will Be Placed in Outcome Assignments. They Will Assist Individuals to Remain Independent in the Community by Providing Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visiting and Home Delivered Meals. They Will Provide Health Education, Information on Health Insurance and Benefits, and Financial Literacy Workshops and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Services Will Be Provided Through a Network of 50 Community Partners Such as Churches, Governmental Entities, and Local Non-profit Agencies. Data Collection Will Be Accomplished Through Surveys, Pre-post Tests and Other Outcome Measurement Tools as Determined During Programmatic Planning. the Primary Focus Area of This Project Is Healthy Futures. at the End of the Three-year Grant, Outcomes Will Include Increased Social Ties, Increased Knowledge, Monetary Savings and Tax Refunds, Improved Strength, Balance and Health, Safe and Independent Living. the CNCS Federal Investment of $256,842 Will Be Supplemented by $136,105 in Local Resources.