United way of johnson & washington counites (uwjwc) envisions a community where individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives and is…

United way of johnson & washington counites (uwjwc) envisions a community where individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives and is submitting application for federal funding to sponsor rsvp in washington county, iowa. Washington county is in the services area of uwjwc and the rsvp programming will provide volunteers age 55 and better the opportunity to use their energy, lifetime of experience, and skills to make an impact in their community. Rsvp volunteers will serve older adults, persons with disabilities, individuals struggling with food insecurity, students needing literacy and education supports and veterans. At least 75 volunteers will serve in outcome-based volunteer assignments. The primary outcome-based focus area is healthy futures, 20 rsvp volunteers will provide transportation services for vulnerable senior residents with non-emergency medical transportation needs that will increase supports and improve capacity for independent living. Rsvp volunteers will also provide service through activities such as meal delivery, financial literacy, companionship programs and programs focused on education. This will be accomplished through a network of approximately 15 stations, such as meals on wheels, hospitals, food banks, schools, community non-profits, and more. The cncs federal investment of $75,000 will be matched with at least $11,000 in local and state resources.