With this proposal, volunteer fairfax (VF) wishes to continue to expand the current RSVP program in northern virginia

While sponsored by VF, a private 501(C)(3) organization, the program represents a unique partnership with volunteer arlington (VOLARL), a program of leadership for excellence a private 501(C)(3) organization, and volunteer alexandria (VOLALX), another private 501(C)(3) organization. Together, these three local volunteer centers are committed to sharing resources to leverage older volunteers across the region. This innovative, collaborative structure is known as RSVP-northern virginia (RSVP-NV), has proven to be an effective approach to regionalization. The three partnering volunteer centers have been serving their communities for a combined total of more than 100 years with deep-seated relationships in the community including its volunteers, community leaders, government agencies and the nonprofit sector. Each has independently identified the continued need to engage in targeted outreach to the 55+ residents from their respective communities. Since initiating volunteer recruitment for RSVP-northern virginia in june 2013, the program has successfully recruited more than 500 individuals with over 260 active volunteers from the community serving annually. By applying an understanding of generational differences in volunteer motivation, RSVP program staff have been able to create and implement communication/marketing strategies that appeal to the target population. This grant will enable RSVP-NV to continue engaging and supporting older volunteers. The primary focus area of this project is healthy futures, specifically obesity and food. Approximately 77 volunteers will support obesity and food by providing food distribution, food collection, and food pantry support. By the end of the three year grant, 1,100 individuals will have received emergency food support or other food security services from food banks, food pantries, and other nonprofits that will result in increased food security of themselves and their children. Approximately 55 volunteers will support healthy futures, aging-in-place by providing meals, transportation, and companionship to older adults in the community. The remaining 15 volunteers will serve in capacity building roles by managing volunteers. The cncs federal investment of $147,000 will be supplemented by a non-federal share of at least $63,000.