Visit our Facebook page often
and catch up. See what our
awesome volunteers are up to.
Be sure to like us and share our posts.
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Mark the Date
Sunday, October 2nd at 9:00 am
11th Annual
Run Wild & 1 Mile Walk
at the Elmwood Park
Zoo
Please join us at this family friendly event and support our important programs benefiting 4,425 local children.
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We would like to thank our 5K sponsors
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Our Open House
If you were able to join us we thank you for coming. We shared
tasty treats, fun raffle prizes and a very special volunteer story telling session. The Guys 'N Gals serenaded us with timeless hits. If you missed the Open House feel free to stop in and visit any time. We're always happy to see you!
*Board members (and volunteers) Durante Footman (left) and Noah Borenstein (below) sharing their experiences and explaining why they love RSVP*
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We have a few positions open - maybe one is just right for you - or a friend?
- Program coordinator for our virtual My Free Tutor program. Click idealist.org for position details.
- AmeriCorps VISTA intern to offer community outreach for the My Free Tutor program. Click idealist.org for details.
- APPRISE Medicare Counseling program support position.
To learn more please view job descriptions by clicking or contact [email protected]
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Explore a World of Opportunities
&
Bring a Friend!
Learn about Volunteering or Share your Experiences as a Volunteer
Limited supply of gifts available at each session
to
thank you for attending! Curious?
These friendly sessions
help people interested in volunteering learn about exciting and valued opportunities in their own communities.
Presentations provide an overview of RSVP, outlines various programs and provides an opportunity to discuss assignments with program coordinators and staff. Bring a friend along and enjoy light refreshments - you never know what you might find!
Bala Cynwyd - October 6, November 3 and December 1 - from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm - Library, 131 Old Lancaster Rd.
Blue Bell/Wissahickon - November 9 - from 1:00 to 2:30 pm - Library, 650 W. Skippack Pike
Eddystone -
December 12 - from 1:00 to 2:30 pm - COSA, 206 Eddystone Ave, 2nd floor
Now in Chester County!
Exton -
September 22, October 26 and December 7
- from noon to 2:00 pm -
Exton Chamber of Commerce (in Exton Mall), 185 Exton Square Mall
King of Prussia - September 13 and November 29 - from 10:00 am to noon - 901 E. 8th Avenue, Suite 200
Kulpsville - October 11, November 8 and December 13 - from 3:00 - 4:00 pm - North Penn United Way, 1715 Sumneytown Pike, Suite 203
Lansdale/Colmar -
October 12 - from 1:00 to 2:30 pm - Community Partners Building, 2507 N. Broad St.
Media -
September 28, October 20 and November 17 - from 1:00 to 2:30 pm - Municipal Center, 301 N. Jackson St.
Pennsburg -
September 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14 - from 8:00 to 11:00 am - Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA, 1399 Quakertown Rd.
Pottstown - October 18, November 15 and December 13 - from 9:30 - 11:30 am - Pottstown Hospital, 1600 E. High Street.
Souderton -
December 15 - from 1:00 to 2:30 pm - Generations of Indian Valley, 529 N. Second St.
Please let us know if you can make it by calling Marguerite Cunning, Volunteer Coordinator (610) 834-1040, ext. 123 or email [email protected]
There's never an obligation to enroll as a volunteer.
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Please let us know that you're coming
so that we can plan for your visit
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Partnering with Corporations
Partnerships like these make our communities a better place to live
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To view RSVP's Corporate Sponsorship package, click here.
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RSVP welcomes Citadel, headquartered in Exton, PA as our new Diamond Level Corporate Partner.
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itadel is committed to giving back to the communities where
their employees live and work.
We also welcome Silver Level Partners:
 
Bronze Level Partners:
RSVP is a certified Educational Improvement Organization, providing innovative educational programming for public schools.
Through Pennsylvania's
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) businesses in the state can receive up to a 90% tax credit by partnering with RSVP. To learn more visit the
EITC site or contact
Tony Giunta.
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Get Involved!
Local blood banks and blood drives are a great way to
contribute a precious resource
to your community.
Did you know
. . .
- Someone is in need of blood every two seconds
- Blood type "O" is highly requested by hospitals
- About 21 blood components are transfused every year
- in the USA, 36,000 units of blood are needed every day
RSVP is proud to have partnered with the Carol H. Axelrod Memorial Blood Drive. On July 13th, the drive collected 89 units of blood providing about 267 patients with the blood components needed to save their lives. Thank you to everyone who supported this amazing cause and thank you to the Carol H. Axelrod Memorial Blood Drive for your generous donation to RSVP!
RSVP volunteer opportunities:
- Blood Drive Assistant
- Blood Donor Ambassador
- Blood Service Transporter
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Where Volunteers are Needed Most
There are many important volunteer opportunities in Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties. You may find you have some extra time on your hands when students are back in school. Give us a call and stay active!
Help a low income senior with just an hour of your time 
Become a driver or driver escort
Provide assistance at local thrift shops
Deliver donations to support domestic abuse victims
Like gardening? Grow veggies or maintain gardens
Guide visitors through nature centers and zoos
Assist at local food pantries and soup kitchens
Deliver meals along with a smile
Read to preschoolers and tutor students
Mentor an at-risk youth
Provide counseling to nonprofits
Help a student prepare to take the GED exam
Inspire a student by speaking about your career
Tutor a struggling math student or college-bound veteran virtually
Make a Difference!
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Upcoming Events & Workshops
Important Workshops for Nonprofits
Principles of Fundraising
- September 20, 2016 from 10:00 am to noon in our King of Prussia (KOP) office.
Learn how to develop an overall fundraising plan for your organization, the basics of foundation and corporate support as well as annual appeals.
Grant Research & Writing: Secrets for Success
- October 18, 2016
from 10:00 am to noon in our KOP office.
Win more grant funding from tips on effective research, early communication with funders, and persuasive proposal presentation.
Marketing -
November 15, 2016 from 10:00 am to noon in our KOP office.
Gain insights and an understanding of the importance of marketing your organization.
To register for these workshops please contact
Ruth Cella at (610) 834-1040, ext. 11
VEC Program Sponsor
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Help On Call Snack & Learn
September 22 at 10:00 to 11:30 am
We welcome Help on Call volunteers to our King of Prussia office. We will discuss trends and share stories while enjoying sweet snacks. If you would like to learn how you can help a local senior, please join us.
Let
Maria Strohl know if you can make it - 610-834-1040 X29.
Bring a friend!
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Family Literacy Volunteer Meeting
October 19 at 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Family Literacy volunteers will be meeting at our KOP office
for training & orientation for new and existing volunteers.
If you would like to learn how you can help local preschool students
learn to love books, please join us. Contact
Janis Glusman
to reserve your spot.
Bring a friend!
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Montgomery County's
BEST KEPT SECRETS TOUR
October 13 to 29, 2016
Purchase a ticket and explore the most unique, off-the-beaten path businesses in Montgomery county! Have fun shopping at artisan and craft shops, gift shops, home decor, a farm shop, floral and garden centers, a winery, cafes and restaurants and other fun locations! For more information or to buy your tickets visit www.shopmontcotour.com
Tell a friend!
$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to RSVP programs
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We Hope you will Remember us on
Giving Tuesday
The Global Day of Giving
November 29, 2016
Click on image to donate or visit our Facebook page!
With your donations last year, we were able to purchase and donate 200 new books for eager preschoolers.
Thank you!
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Celebrating our Amazing
Delaware County Volunteers
Our
Delaware County Volunteer Celebration held on June 29th at the
Springfield Country Club was spectacular!
Thank you for coming and helping us celebrate our wonderful volunteers. We hope you enjoyed the day!
We are very grateful to our event sponsor and partner
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Delaware County Volunteer Celebration
More than 145 attendees joined together to recognize the invaluable contribution volunteers make in our communities every day. RSVP volunteers dedicate their talents and energy to programs benefiting the community with countless hours of their time. Recognizing these remarkable volunteers is one small way to acknowledge their great and enduring impact in our communities.
Seven RSVP volunteers who have served more than 4,000 lifetime hours in our communities were recognized with the prestigious President's Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Service Award, thanking them for their significant commitment to volunteering in our region.
Winners shown L to R: Michele Moll, RSVP Executive Director, Deloris Hanley of Upland, Victor Florio of Aston, Simsy Wilson of Lansdowne, Raymond Benshetler of Prospect Park, Bertie Ritchie* of Folcroft, Alegria Fernandez of Upper Darby, and Josephine Graziano of Drexel Hill
Seven President's Gold Volunteer Service Awards were presented to volunteers who contributed more than 500 hours in one year of service.
Winners shown L to R: Shirley Carroll of Eddystone, Betty Whitehead of Drexel Hill, Jo-Anna Campbell of Ridley Park, Beverly Benn of Media, Lois Yost of Crum Lynne, Bertie Ritchie* of Folcroft, Joan Wilhelm of Folsom and Michele Moll.
Additionally, RSVP presented certificates and pins to six winners of the Senior Corps of PA Legacy Award.
Winners shown L to R: Michele Moll, John Hutton of Newtown Square, Victor Florio of Aston, Barbara Kremp or Allentown, Bertie Ritchie of Folcroft, Lois Yost of Crum Lynne, and Margaret Brenner, Community Links Coord. (Missing from photo, Ellen Abramson of Media.)
Four volunteers were recognized for dedicating Twenty Years of Service of volunteering to improve their communities.
Recipients show L to R: Michele Moll, Patricia "Jean" Woolley of Prospect Park, Virginia Graham of Upper Darby, Ida Fazzi of Aldan. (Missing from photo, Helen Gerard of Springfield.)
RSVP would like to recognize the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) in Eddystone for sponsoring this event and Citadel Bank, Diamond Level Sponsor. Additional sponsors include Senior Community Services and Phyllis Bove for her creative gift basketry.
And thanks to the incredible Guys 'N Gals who entertained us with a great series of songs.
*Bertie Ritchie is the recipient of both the President's Lifetime Achievement Award (4000+ lifetime volunteer hours) and the President's Gold Award (500+ hours of service in one year.)
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APPRISE (Medicare Update)
The
annual Open Enrollment period to change your Medicare health and drug plan runs from
October 15 to December 7th!
Now
is the time of year to review:
- any health and medication changes
- any change in your financial status
- your network of providers
- and changes to your present plan (which should be announced near the end of September, beginning of October.)
Any changes you make to your plan(s) will become effective on January 1st.
Our Counselors help seniors at all income levels throughout Montgomery County. If you or anyone you know needs help to understand your Medicare options, please contact us!
or call
(610) 834-1040 ext. 20
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Join our Heritage Society
Your gift of $50 or more will make you a member of RSVP's Heritage Society, helping to promote literacy, veteran training, STEM training, tutoring for underachieving students and support for our low-income seniors.
Having trouble coming up with a donation all at once? Please consider our monthly credit card donation option. With as little as $5 a month, you can make a huge change in a person's life. We strive to build a stronger community - together. (Click to visit donor page.)
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Do you shop on Amazon?
When you do, here's a simple way to help RSVP programs:
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Abington Lansdale Hospital is offering a series of free screenings and workshops!
Living Well: Making the Right Decisions
This workshop will be held at two locations: Warminster (Nov. 7) and Lansdale (Nov 14). RSVP will be a part of the presentation to help community residents learn how to live a fuller and more meaningful life.
Click on workshop titles to register.
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Montgomery County Health Department is offering...
Free Flu Vaccines!
Where?
Norristown Health Center --
610-278-5145
Pottstown Health Center -- 610-970-5040
Willow Grove Eastern Courthouse Annex --
215-784-5415
*By appointment only, please call*
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Are you disabled and looking for ways to improve accessibility in your home?
Montgomery County's Department of Housing and Community Development has partnered with the Self Determination Housing Project of Pennsylvania (SDHP) to provide home modification grants to low income county residents with physical disabilities. Modifications include...
- Exterior ramps and lifts
- Railings
- Grab bars
For more information call Celia Jenkins at 610-873-9595 toll free at 877-550-7347
Go online to www.sdhp.org and download and print out an application today!
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Memorials and Celebrations
We Are Grateful For Your Thoughtfulness
In Memory of:
Analee Osdoby, mother of Rochelle Henderson from Herbert Green
Carol H. Axelrod from the Carol H. Axelrod Memorial Blood Drive
Frank J. Lexa from Sylvia Davis
In Celebration/Honor of:
Larry Kagel from Donald and Jacqueline Kahn
Offering a simple way to honor someone who is deceased
or celebrate a special occasion
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