AN ESTIMATED 91 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE SERVING BY THE END OF OUR GRANT CYCLE. OF THIS NUMBER, 40 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS. THEIR VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: * DELIVERING MEALS TO HOME BOUND FRAIL SENIORS WITH THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM * SERVING MEALS AT A LOCAL SHELTER * PROVIDING GROCERIES AT FOOD PANTRIES * READING WITH YOUTH AS A READING BUDDY/MENTOR * CORRESPONDING WITH STUDENTS AS A PEN PAL PARTNER * VISITING SENIORS ONE ON ONE IN NURSING HOMES AND/OR ASSIST WITH ACTIVITIES THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. AT THE END OF THE THREE YEARS, THE FOLLOWING IS ANTICIPATED: * MEASURABLE OUTCOMES WITH INCREASED SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR HOME BOUND OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES * INCREASED SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTS IN OUR NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES * GAINS IN LITERACY AND WRITING SKILLS * IMPROVED ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT * INCREASED FOOD SECURITY THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $40,000.00 IS SUPPLEMENTED BY $14,450.00 IN STATE FUNDS AND $2694.00 FROM LOCAL IN-KIND AND/OR FUNDRAISING.