Lafayette county rsvp is sponsored by the oxford park commission

The oxford park commission (OPC) is part of the city of oxford governmental structure. The oxford park commission strives to improve the quality of life for citizens of oxford by providing professionally designed comprehensive, recreational and leisure programs and services. To accomplish this mission, the OPC provides diversity in programming opportunities to meet the changing needs and interests of users, fosters the development of knowledge, interests and behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle, and encourages the development of positive attitudes regarding participation and sportsmanship. During the next year, rsvp proposes our primary focus area to be healthy futures. We are requesting funding from the corporation for national and community service (CNCS) in the amount of $45,846 with non-federal and excess resources totaling $110,189.00. Rsvp volunteers will provide direct service or support to 41 non- profit organizations through a variety of service activities. These activities may include some of the following: conducting intake interviews with clients at medical ministries, packaging and delivering meals to homebound individuals, distributing educational materials, conducting community outreach at fairs and senior programs, providing transportation and companionship for seniors, assisting veterans, coordinating public awareness and assisting with special events. Rsvp will use surveys and volunteer logs to track the needs addressed. Rsvp volunteers will focus on homebound seniors and disabled individuals receiving food, transportation and companionship to continue to live independently, assisting students in the schools with healthy eating habits through the good food for schools program and educating individuals on accessing food resources.