A devastating impact on communities in need: 100% cut to funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service
Last week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 1, a Continuing Resolution that will fund the federal government through September 30, 2011, the last seven months of Fiscal Year 2011.
This resolution makes a 100% cut to funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that funds:
• AmeriCorps
• Senior Corps
• Learn and Serve America
• The Volunteer Generation Fund
• The Social Innovation Fund
Cutting these funds would eliminate over 85,000 AmeriCorps positions, an entire federal agency, and have a devastating impact on communities in need across the country.
This week, Congress is taking a "district recess" which means they will be home in their districts engaging with their constituents. Voices for National Service, a nonprofit who advocates on behalf of the National Service community, has organized "Save Service District Day" on February 25th (tomorrow).
Those who support these efforts may consider calling, emailing, or going to their Representative or Senator's office to voice support for National Service. On the website, there are links to talking points and local offices in order to connect with others on the 25th. Please feel free to pass this on to others!
The Age4Action Network believes that people 50+ will strengthen society and improve communities through their active engagement and valuable contributions as dynamic advocates, valued workers, committed volunteers and lifelong learners. To achieve our mission, the Age4Action Network will connect diverse organizations and individuals and provide them with the tools they need to activate people 50+ to work in their communities to further the common good and to influence public policies that support engagement and social action for people 50+. For more information, visit www.age4action.org
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Upcoming Free Training:
“Aging 101: Biological, Psychological and Social Perspectives”
Please join Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly for this FREE informative session.
The evening offers:
- An overview of the many changes that often accompany aging
-Community resources available that meet the needs of older adults
This basic training is intended for volunteers seeking a clearer understanding of the aging process in order to better relate to the elders in their lives.
Presenters: Lynn Convey, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and Barb Doherty, MSW
When: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Hayden Heights Library, 1456 White Bear Ave. N., St. Paul
Please RSVP: by Monday, February 21
cswenson@littlebrothersmn.org or 612.746.0753
Please join Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly for this FREE informative session.
The evening offers:
- An overview of the many changes that often accompany aging
-Community resources available that meet the needs of older adults
This basic training is intended for volunteers seeking a clearer understanding of the aging process in order to better relate to the elders in their lives.
Presenters: Lynn Convey, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and Barb Doherty, MSW
When: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Hayden Heights Library, 1456 White Bear Ave. N., St. Paul
Please RSVP: by Monday, February 21
cswenson@littlebrothersmn.org or 612.746.0753
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Good News From RSVP’s Own Weatherman:
Barry ZeVan Says This Should be the Last of the Subzero Temps!
Officially, he’s retired, but you’d never know it. Not only is he busy with volunteer work and projects across the country—he still keeps a keen eye on the weather.
I was among those grumbling about the cold at a recent meeting.
“Oh, this is the last of it,” he assured us.
“Well--we’ll see,” I said—forgetting who I was talking to.
“No, really, it is,” he said. “I’ve been watching the satellite pictures, and there’s a big shift in the upper air pattern; the Arctic air is moving off, and Pacific air—"
“Oh--duh--I forgot!” I said. “Barry ZeVan, the Weatherman! Do you mind if I quote you?”
Graciously, he said that I could.
Barry is an RSVP volunteer, serving on the board of our partner organization, MnCAAN, the Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network, which works to expand opportunities for older adults to express themselves through the arts.
If you’d like to see one of Barry’s numerous projects, go to http://www.startribune.com/video/115223339.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU
He does a weekly video on the StarTribune website, called--A Senior Moment. (Did I mention he has a great sense of humor?)
Officially, he’s retired, but you’d never know it. Not only is he busy with volunteer work and projects across the country—he still keeps a keen eye on the weather.
I was among those grumbling about the cold at a recent meeting.
“Oh, this is the last of it,” he assured us.
“Well--we’ll see,” I said—forgetting who I was talking to.
“No, really, it is,” he said. “I’ve been watching the satellite pictures, and there’s a big shift in the upper air pattern; the Arctic air is moving off, and Pacific air—"
“Oh--duh--I forgot!” I said. “Barry ZeVan, the Weatherman! Do you mind if I quote you?”
Graciously, he said that I could.
Barry is an RSVP volunteer, serving on the board of our partner organization, MnCAAN, the Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network, which works to expand opportunities for older adults to express themselves through the arts.
If you’d like to see one of Barry’s numerous projects, go to http://www.startribune.com/video/115223339.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU
He does a weekly video on the StarTribune website, called--A Senior Moment. (Did I mention he has a great sense of humor?)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Last Minute Call for Help: Minneapolis & Maplewood
Just one hour of your time helps provide over 75 meals for our neighbors in need!
Each week, RSVP partner Second Harvest Heartland seeks to fill over 300 volunteer slots. While every hour of volunteer time equates to 75 meals, every shift we are not able to fill means 75 meals are not getting to those who are food insecure. Please consider joining us if you can spare a couple hours.
In the next two weeks, we have the following shifts we are hoping to fill:
Open Shifts at Maplewood (1140 Gervais Ave)
Tuesday, February 15th, or Friday February 18th, 1:00-4:00: Come work on our assembly line and pack boxes of food for low-income seniors and families
Open Shifts at our Minneapolis Service Center (3100 California St NE)
Thursday, February 24th 9:00-12:00: Every Thursday morning we generously receive a donation of tortillas. In order to keep those shipments coming we need to ensure we have a group of individuals to sort and repack them.
Tuesday, February 22nd 9:00-12:00 and Monday, February 28th 1:00-3:00: Have a open morning or afternoon free and looking to volunteer? Here is your opportunity! On Tuesday the 22nd in the morning and Monday the 28th in the afternoon the Minneapolis Service Center is looking for individuals to help sort and repack donated dried goods for our partner food shelves, soup kitchens and homeless shelters.
If you would like to help us with one of the above-referenced shifts, please contact Jane by email http://www.blogger.com/jshade@2harvest.org or phone at 651.209.7917.
If you are not able to participate in these particular shifts, please know we can use your help for other shifts in the longer term! Thank you again for partnering with us in this important work of alleviating food insecurity in our state.
Each week, RSVP partner Second Harvest Heartland seeks to fill over 300 volunteer slots. While every hour of volunteer time equates to 75 meals, every shift we are not able to fill means 75 meals are not getting to those who are food insecure. Please consider joining us if you can spare a couple hours.
In the next two weeks, we have the following shifts we are hoping to fill:
Open Shifts at Maplewood (1140 Gervais Ave)
Tuesday, February 15th, or Friday February 18th, 1:00-4:00: Come work on our assembly line and pack boxes of food for low-income seniors and families
Open Shifts at our Minneapolis Service Center (3100 California St NE)
Thursday, February 24th 9:00-12:00: Every Thursday morning we generously receive a donation of tortillas. In order to keep those shipments coming we need to ensure we have a group of individuals to sort and repack them.
Tuesday, February 22nd 9:00-12:00 and Monday, February 28th 1:00-3:00: Have a open morning or afternoon free and looking to volunteer? Here is your opportunity! On Tuesday the 22nd in the morning and Monday the 28th in the afternoon the Minneapolis Service Center is looking for individuals to help sort and repack donated dried goods for our partner food shelves, soup kitchens and homeless shelters.
If you would like to help us with one of the above-referenced shifts, please contact Jane by email http://www.blogger.com/jshade@2harvest.org or phone at 651.209.7917.
If you are not able to participate in these particular shifts, please know we can use your help for other shifts in the longer term! Thank you again for partnering with us in this important work of alleviating food insecurity in our state.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Help Show the Benefits of Volunteering:
Share your volunteer experiences with U of MN researcher!
Terry Lum, a professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota, is conducting a study of the volunteer activities of senior citizens.
He is looking for individuals 60 years of age or older who would be willing to share information about their volunteer experiences for this study.
Terry will interview people individually or in small groups, depending on how many want to participate. If you would like to be involved in this interesting research, you can contact Terry at tlum@umn.edu
As volunteers, you have found immeasurable positive benefits. Sharing your volunteer experiences in this way may encourage others to volunteer as well.
Terry Lum, a professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota, is conducting a study of the volunteer activities of senior citizens.
He is looking for individuals 60 years of age or older who would be willing to share information about their volunteer experiences for this study.
Terry will interview people individually or in small groups, depending on how many want to participate. If you would like to be involved in this interesting research, you can contact Terry at tlum@umn.edu
As volunteers, you have found immeasurable positive benefits. Sharing your volunteer experiences in this way may encourage others to volunteer as well.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
You Can Help!
Wanted: West 7th and Highland Park Residents to Join Neighborhood Think Tank
If you are a person who can brainstorm ideas, present problems for improvement and help plan solutions for positive impact on seniors’ lives – then we invite you to apply. The NATURALLY OCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (NORC) Initiative provides resource and services information to seniors, their caregivers, and pre-retirement boomers who live in the West 7th and Highland Park neighborhoods of St. Paul-- so they can remain living in their community as long as possible. NORC will contact applicants to assess good fit for this volunteer opportunity and get a balance of representation from all types of communities.
For more info, call: 651-690-8938, or email: NLee@JFSSP.org
Their website is: http://www.norcstpaul.com/
What is a NORC?
A neighborhood or building where a large segment of the residents are older adults [or becoming older] and who intend to spend the rest of their lives there.
If you are a person who can brainstorm ideas, present problems for improvement and help plan solutions for positive impact on seniors’ lives – then we invite you to apply. The NATURALLY OCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (NORC) Initiative provides resource and services information to seniors, their caregivers, and pre-retirement boomers who live in the West 7th and Highland Park neighborhoods of St. Paul-- so they can remain living in their community as long as possible. NORC will contact applicants to assess good fit for this volunteer opportunity and get a balance of representation from all types of communities.
For more info, call: 651-690-8938, or email: NLee@JFSSP.org
Their website is: http://www.norcstpaul.com/
What is a NORC?
A neighborhood or building where a large segment of the residents are older adults [or becoming older] and who intend to spend the rest of their lives there.
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