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RSVP volunteers report increased demand and federal funding uncertainty; county to draft advocacy letter
Summary
RSVP (the county's AmeriCorps Seniors program) reported expanded volunteer activity and transport services but said recent federal staffing cuts at AmeriCorps have put future funding at risk. County officials agreed to prepare an advocacy letter to congressional representatives.
Lucille, the director of the county's RSVP (AmeriCorps Seniors) program, told the Norfolk County Commission on July 9 the program has grown activity this year but faces uncertainty after staffing and funding changes at the federal AmeriCorps Seniors program.
"We have some good news, lots of good news, and a challenge," Lucille said, then summarized recent growth: two new volunteer stations, reactivation of partner sites, an active roster of about 200 volunteers (175–180 active), and outreach events including a July volunteer luncheon.
The program's transporta…
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