The grant is provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service and is for a one-year budget period, based on funding availability and a performance period of three years.
This funding is part of $1.4 million of new money to help local organizations in 14 states establish new RSVP projects for communities previously not served. The grants will engage more than 4,200 new RSVP volunteers to increase student achievement, support independent living for seniors, people with disabilities and veterans and promote energy efficiency.
United Way of the Piedmont in Spartanburg was one of only 18 programs in the nation to be awarded funds.
RSVP specializes in tapping the skills and experience of those who are nearing retirement, recent retirees and long-term retirees by matching their talents and interests with the critical needs of local nonprofit organizations.
In Spartanburg County, more than 300 RSVP volunteers currently work at 55 different sites but until now Cherokee and Union Counties were not served.
“The RSVP Program is a great opportunity for more Cherokee County senior citizens to get involved in helping others in our community,” said United Way of the Piedmont Cherokee County advisory board member Carlisle Hamrick. “Multiple studies have shown that people who volunteer receive many personal health benefits as well as helping those in need so hopefully a lot of local residents will consider using this opportunity to give back to our community.”
“This is a wonderful addition to our current Volunteer Connections program and is a real boost for Cherokee and Union Counties,” said vice president of community impact Chris Steed.
If you are 55 or older and would like to get involved in the community, contact United Way of the Piedmont at (864) 582-7556 or 866-345-3086. You also can visit the organization on the Web at www.uwpiedmont.org.
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