Catholic social services of washtenaw county (cssw), a nonprofit human services agency in ANN arbor, michigan, will sponsor rsvp washtenaw

Cssw has sponsored rsvp washtenaw since 1989. An estimated 250 rsvp volunteers will provide services at approximately 40 nonprofit organizations in washtenaw county, michigan. Of this number, at least 88 unduplicated rsvp volunteers will be placed in outcome based assignments designed to help meet the unmet needs in communities across our service area. With the intention of supporting older adults who wish to remain independent and in their own homes as long as possible, some of the volunteers' activities will include providing respite care for caregivers of older adults, providing home chore services for older adults, delivering nutritious meals to homebound seniors, and assisting older adults with tax preparation and with navigating medicaid/medicare services and forms. The primary focus area of this project is healthy futures. At the end of the three-year grant, IT is anticipated that rsvp washtenaw volunteers will have contributed to meet needs within the community, including aging in place, access to care, and financial literacy. Homebound or older adults and individuals with disabilities will receive food, respite and other services that allow them to live independently. Homebound or older adults and individuals with disabilities will report increased social ties/perceived social support. The annual cncs federal investment of $88,325 will be supplemented by the annual investment of $24,723 from the state of michigan aging and adult services agency and an additional $33,707 in non-federal resources.