RSVP Digest - July Edition

RSVP Digest

July 2022

Volume 1: Issue 1

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Welcome

Janet McCoy, RSVP Manager

Welcome to the first issue of the first volume of the new newsletter, "RSVP Digest." This publication will be distributed near the beginning of each month for members and supporters of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Escambia County.

July is a busy month for RSVP members. Lots of new opportunities are being posted on the "Get Connected" volunteer platform that matches volunteers to service needs. This includes the upcoming "Stuff the Bus" event to collect school supplies for Escambia and Santa Rosa School Districts on July 21.

July is also when preparations are made for the Annual Meeting for United Way of West Florida. Tickets for this August 11 event are $20/person. The theme is "Meet Us on the Red Carpet." RSVP members will make the centerpieces for this movie-themed event at their monthly luncheon on July 27.

Contact me at janet.mccoy@uwwf.org to learn more about RSVP and how to become involved as a RSVP member or host site for volunteers. Happy July!

SAVE THE DATE

Monthly RSVP Lunch: Learn and Serve

Wednesday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

UWWF Community Room / 1301 W. Government Street, Pensacola

Celebrate

National Hot Dog Month

Learn about VITA

Tax Assistance Program

Make Centerpieces

UWWF's Annual Meeting

Reserve Your Spot Now

Agency Spotlight: ReadyKids!

Photo: Therese Bottum, ReadingPals Mentor

ReadyKids! is part of a the statewide ReadingPals early literacy initiative. Volunteers are needed one hour per week during the school year to mentor a four-year-old Pre-K student using books, puzzles, and Play-Doh.

Volunteer mentors can serve at these ReadingPals Partner Sites in 2022-23:

C.A. Weis Elementary School, 2701 N. "Q" Street
Global Learning Academy, 100 N. "P" Street
Montclair Elementary School, 820 Massachusetts Avenue
O. J. Semmes Elementary School, 1250 E. Texar Drive
West Pensacola Elementary School, 801 N. 49th Avenue
Community Action Head Start, 8570 N. Davis Highway

More Information & To Volunteer

Contact: Kristy Craig at Kristy@ReadyKidsFL.org or (850) 380-3652

Volunteer Spotlight: RSVP Lunch

RSVP members and guests made "Cute Critter" table favors for clients at UWWF partner agencies at the June "RSVP Lunch: Learn and Serve." Plastic eggs were used as the base. Ribbon, yarn, felt, pipe cleaners, and wiggle eyes were added to create critters with unique personalities!