Thanks To The

RSVP Volunteers

To the Editor:

In honor of 2008 National Volunteer Week April 27–May 3, we want to say “Thank You” to the more than 585 RSVP volunteers in Northern Fairfield County.

The mission of RSVP is to reinvest the knowledge, talents, and skills of persons 55 years and older into the community through volunteer activities.  RSVP volunteers from Danbury, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Bethel, Newtown, Redding, New Milford, and Sherman serve over 83 nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools and faith based groups in their communities. Their combined efforts provide medical transportation and meals to the homebound elderly.  They support literacy programs, companionship and outreach, and comfort items to the sick and those in need. They offer an array of services that support disaster preparedness and programs serving our communities.  A special thank you goes out to those of you who are celebrating 10, 20, and 25 years of service! 

It is through the efforts of these fine dedicated individuals that we can say, “RSVP is the bridge between those who need and those who give.” We are proud of the exemplary service you bring to RSVP and to your community.

Please join us as we will be recognizing volunteers on April 9, 1 pm, at the Newtown Senior Center.

Sincerely,

Maureen Farrell

RSVP Director

Deborah Mikelic

RSVP Outreach Coordinator

2 Terrace Place, Danbury                                              March 31, 2008