An estimated 2,044 unduplicated rsvp volunteers will serve

Of this number, approximately 619 unduplicated rsvp volunteers will be placed in outcome-based assignments/work plans. Volunteer service activities include education/training, companionship, nutrition/food support, income tax assistance, and transportation services for veterans. The primary focus area of this project is healthy futures. At the end of the 3-year grant, the following outcomes are anticipated: *older adults, home-bound adults, and individuals with disabilities will experience increased health knowledge through our education & training services *older adults, home-bound adults, and individuals with disabilities will experience increased social supports or improved capacity for independent living through our companionship services *increased food security through our nutrition/food support services *a high dollar value of tax refunds will be generated as a result of assisting vita or tax tutoring activities provided by cncs-supported volunteers *veterans will have improved access to medical care due to transportation services provided by cncs-supported volunteers the cncs federal investment of $82,242 will be supplemented with $329,660 of non-federal resources which come from local, state and other funds, and includes the required match of $35,247. The self-sponsored, legal applicant is A.C.E. Of southwest minnesota. Our mission is to create strong, involved communities focusing on volunteerism and active living programs for adults 55 & above, and care partners of all ages. Our organization serves 7 counties in southwest minnesota, and IT has been in existence since 1972. The board of directors (joint powers board) meets monthly and provides operational oversight as well as financial support (per capita, facilities and space). Our financial and database support services are completed by southwest regional development commission staff, per an annual contract. A.C.E. Of southwest minnesota employs an executive/program director and 7 program coordinators. In 2018, A.C.E. Program coordinators managed 365 volunteer stations that logged 267,623 hours of volunteer service by 2,192 active rsvp volunteers. The cumulative cost per hour of volunteer service for 2018 was only $1.54/hour.