Volunteer Montgomery seeks donations after aiding 300 homebound seniors

Jo, volunteer coordinator at Volunteer Montgomery, urged listeners in a public comment to donate to the nonprofit, saying rising costs and plans to expand services mean the organization needs community support.

Jo framed the appeal with the group’s history and recent impact, saying, "Since 1969, we've been able to help in the Montgomery County community," and adding, "last year alone, we were able to help 300 homebound seniors through our annual supplies for seniors project." That figure was presented as the organization’s primary recent accomplishment and the rationale for the fundraising request.

Jo listed ongoing Volunteer Montgomery efforts — monthly supply drives, evening events and holiday tote bags — and said donations will help cover supplies for seniors and other year-round projects. "Due to rising costs and a hope to expand our community service, we are hoping you will join us in helping to fund our efforts," Jo said.

On donation logistics, Jo said donors can give through the community foundation’s Give Local NRV campaign. The coordinator stated, "You can donate to Volunteer Montgomery on June 24 through the community foundation Give Local NRV," and also noted, "Early donations start on June 1." The transcript contains a garbled phrase in SEG 014 (rendered there as "the 20 fifth") that made the precise wording around the event dates unclear; the coordinator’s intended end date beyond June 24 is not specified in the transcript.

Jo closed by thanking the community and reiterating the importance of local support: "We appreciate your help and contribution to the community, and remember, it's always great to support local." The remarks functioned as a public fundraising appeal and provided contact/action information for community members who want to donate or volunteer.