How the pandemic fueled a retiree s calling to serve his community| RSVP
Mary Frances Kresge
We have all had to make adjustments.
We have all had to make changes.
We have all been told to stay home.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP, has had to make radical changes in program planning and personal interaction. Suddenly, everything came to a halt. Merle Turitz, Director of RSVP has been able to keep RSVP thriving with alterations and modifications of the programs offered to Monroe County residents.
Isolating during COVID caused elders to go from “alone” to “lonely”.
Any interaction with friends and family keeps us all energized and engaged.
Batavia may buy building for public works, charity food pantry space
The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. Susan Sarkauskas | Staff Photographer, November 2017
The city of Batavia is considering buying this building at 400 N. Raddant Road, which is next to the public works building, and using it for storage and as a new home for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. John Starks | Staff Photographer
The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, at 100 Flinn St. The city is considering buying a building at 400 N. Raddant Road, next to the public works building, and using it for storage and as a new home for the pantry.
Jan 28, 2021
The Chautauqua County RSVP program has received a $75,000 grant to support a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the Chautauqua County community.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) program is hosted and sponsored by Lutheran Jamestown.
“We care about supporting the incredible work of the RSVP volunteers and their dedication to serving the Chautauqua community,” said Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning. “We were proud to secure additional funding for this program, which will support critical activities such as food pantry programs; educational services; financial literacy initiatives, and other local economic development programs. We will continue to push for fair access to federal funding for our local charities and volunteer programs like Chautauqua County RSVP.”
Greetings, Prince William – Does your organization have that “one in a million” volunteer or community partner who has been especially helpful to your agency during this pandemic? Here’s your chance to recognize and thank them for their service – nominations for the Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards are now open!
Please visit virginiaservice.virginia.gov/volunteering/governors-volunteerism-awards to view the categories and submit your nomination. Online nominations must be submitted by 5 pm, April 23. Winners will be honored in May. Please email VirginiaServiceInfo@dss.virginia.gov for more information.
Non-COVID-19 Opportunities:
• ACTS has a critical need for volunteers in the Hunger Prevention Center and in ACTS’ Thrift Store and Thrift Donation Center. However, ACTS’ main concern is the health and safety of volunteers, staff, and community. Please visit https://www.actspwc.org/volunteer for information on volunteering and policies in
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Through generous donations, people of all ages and in need received coats, outerwear, gloves, scarves, hats, blankets and other items.
Suffolk Legislator Trottaâs Annual Coat Drive a Huge Success; Hundreds of Coats Donated The residents in the Town of Smithtown, the students, parents and teachers at the Fort Salonga Elementary School, the staff and volunteers at RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), as well as the employees at SMM Advertising made Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta’s annual winter coat drive a huge success. Through their generous donations, people of all ages and in need received coats, outerwear, gloves, scarves, hats, blankets and other items.