08:35The RSVP, affiliated with the AmeriCorps Senior Corps, has been successful in providing critical services, such as veteran transportation, school volunteer assistance, and meal deliveries for seniors. The program’s popularity is evidenced by its ability to fulfill only 75% of ride requests due to high demand. Further, in the fiscal year 2024, 200 active volunteers logged 17,000 hours, impacting local communities. The board emphasized the need to advocate for this efficient program, given the potential threat of federal budget cuts.

In addition to the federal delegation letter, the discussion touched on a contingency plan should federal funds decrease. The board acknowledged the current state of federal funding as uncertain but committed to ensuring the program’s continuity by exploring alternative funding avenues.