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Senior Corps

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Type: Organization

Name: Senior Corps

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Granby High School

Betty O'Dea, 89, Suffolk, Virginia

Norfolk native, Betty Ann O'Dea, proud mother, respected neighbor and dedicated church member passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Suffolk, Virginia. Betty Ann was born on December 13, 1923, the second child of Ernest H. Volke and Elizabeth W. Volke. ... [Published Wavy - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Betty Ann, Norfolk (Virginia, United States), Granby High School, W. Baker, Senior Corps

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Anderson philanthropist donates $250,000 to Shasta Women's Refuge

Anderson Valley PostCourtesy of Shasta Women's RefugeDEAN HAUGShasta Women’s Refuge and Family Justice Center revealed Thursday that Anderson philanthropist Dean Haug recently bestowed a gift of $250,000 to further the organization’s work in helping victims ... [Published Anderson Valley Post - May 24 2013]

Entities: Jean King, Donations, Abuse, Senior Corps

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Bulletin Board May 22, 2013

Unity of Kanawha Valley will have its Open Stage 4 Kids! event for performers ages 5-15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday at 804 Myrtle Road. Sky Kershner and Ron Sowell will host. Play an instrument, sing, dance, tell a joke, show a piece of art, magic, ... [Published Charleston Gazette - May 21 2013]

Entities: Terry Stone, Senior Corps

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

RSVP increases volunteers, survives fed budget cuts

"Volunteering gives seniors a reason to get up in the morning and go out," said Merle Turitz, director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. "Instead of watching 'The View' or 'Oprah,' and one TV show goes into another and before you know it, it's ... [Published Pocono Record - May 21 2013]

Entities: Senior Corps, Bill Snell, Futures, Corporation for National and Community Service

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 2 reports

Corporation for National and Community Service

Wendy Spencer: Senior Corps: Making a Difference for Generations

All last week we celebrated the extraordinary contributions of the 360,000 men and women who make up our Senior Corps.From coast to coast, elected officials and community leaders have recognized the value and impact of Senior Corps -- including 45 governors ... [Published Huffington Post - May 16 2013]

Entities: Senior Corps, Displacement, Corporation for National and Community Service

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Home Depot Inc

EOA Celebrates Senior Corps Volunteers

Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA) kickedoff their Community Garden on May 10, 2013 during Senior Corps Week an initiative to celebrate the extraordinary impact of Senior Corps volunteers who volunteer their time to make our community a healthier and ... [Published Savannah Tribune - May 15 2013]

Entities: Senior Corps, Home Depot Inc, Corporation for National and Community Service

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Senior Corps

Senior Corps Week

is an initiative to celebrate the extraordinary impact of Senior Corps volunteers and to recognize and thank the community partners who make Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP possible.This week-long recognition shines a spotlight on how ... [Published Savannah Tribune - May 09 2013]

Entities: Senior Corps

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Celebrate National Senior Corps Week

_ Many of you may be asking, "Who is Senior Corps?" I will happily explain to you who they are, what they do, and where they are. First and foremost, Senior Corps are volunteers. They are the greatest people I know - they are all over the age of 55 years ... [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - May 09 2013]

Entities: Senior Corps, Lutheranism, Cattaraugus (United States), Allegany (United States)

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 1 reports

Senior Corps Award

Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed May 6th through the 10th Senior Corps Week in Illinois. Senior Corps connects volunteers 55 and older with people and organizations to serve as mentors, coaches or companions to those in need. On April 18th, Governor ... [Published Regional Daily News - May 07 2013]

Entities: Senior Corps, Pat Quinn, Springfield (Illinois, United States), Hospice, Heart Disease

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 1 reports

Letter: May 6-10 is Senior Corps Week

May 6-10 is Senior Corps WeekFor more than four decades, Senior Corps and its three programs ? RSVP, Senior Companions and Foster Grandparents ? have proven to be a highly effective way to engage Americans ages 55 and over in meeting national and community ... [Published South Coast Today - May 07 2013]

Entities: Senior Corps, Mayflower, Corporation for National and Community Service

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 3 reports

Senior Volunteering at a 10-Year High

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to new data released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), senior volunteering is at a 10-year high - one in three volunteers is a senior age 55 and older. These men and women tap a lifetime ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 06 2013]

Entities: Corporation for National and Community Service, Senior Corps, First Mortgage Corp

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 2 reports

Gov. Quinn proclaims Senior Corps Week in Illinois

Gov. Quinn proclaims Senior Corps Week in IllinoisServe Illinois Commission commends volunteers and promotes service to bring generations togetherSend a link to a friend[May 03, 2013] SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Pat Quinn proclaimed May 6-10 as Senior Corps ... [Published Lincoln Daily News - May 04 2013]

Entities: Senior Corps, Pat Quinn, Jim Fisher, Quincy (Illinois, United States)

Quotes

"Since last year, federal funding was cut 25 percent; RSVP was cut another 20 percent. They also extended the grant from 12 months to 15 months, so we had to stretch. It's very tentative, but we have faith that Congress will understand our volunteers are saving the counties so much money by keeping seniors independent in their own homes as opposed to going on the rolls of the city and the county."

RSVP increases volunteers, survives fed budget cuts [Published Pocono Record - May 21 2013]

"Working with the CNCS's Social Innovation Fund has been an innovative and exciting way for the HartfordHartford Foundation to increase the reach of IMPACT -- a proven model of care -- in areas where it can make a huge difference in people's lives" said Christopher Langston, PhD, program director for the John A Hartford Foundation, which has a mission of improving the health of older adults in the...

The John A. Hartford Foundation Awards Five Grants for Depression Care to Clinics in Western Stat ... [Published Market Wire - May 20 2013]

"Since last year, federal funding was cut 25 percent; RSVP was cut another 20 percent" said Turitz. "They also extended the grant from 12 months to 15 months, so we had to stretch...

RSVP adds volunteers, rises above slashed budget [Published Pocono Record - May 17 2013]

...It's a bond that lasts forever." When asked why they were so effective, the judge said, "It the wisdom of our seniors. They have lived through a lot and they are able to tap into these young people." In the chaotic hours after the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, last month, residents of the devastated town sprang into action, doing whatever...

Wendy Spencer: Senior Corps: Making a Difference for Generations [Published Huffington Post - May 16 2013]

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Betty O'Dea, 89, Suffolk, Virginia [Published Wavy - 4 hours ago]
Anderson philanthropist donates $250,000 to Sha... [Published Anderson Valley Post - May 24 2013]
Senior Companions provide vital services [Published Pulaskinews.net - May 23 2013]
Bulletin Board May 22, 2013 [Published Charleston Gazette - May 21 2013]
RSVP increases volunteers, survives fed budget ... [Published Pocono Record - May 21 2013]
The John A. Hartford Foundation Awards Five Gra... [Published Market Wire - May 20 2013]
RSVP adds volunteers, rises above slashed budget [Published Pocono Record - May 17 2013]
Wendy Spencer: Senior Corps: Making a Differenc... [Published Huffington Post - May 16 2013]
Wendy Spencer: Senior Corps: Making a Differenc... [Published The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - May 16 2013]
EOA Celebrates Senior Corps Volunteers [Published Savannah Tribune - May 15 2013]
LETTER: Record turnout for town-wide clean up [Published Wicked Local Plymouth - May 15 2013]
Letters to the Editor - 5/14/2013 [Published Scranton Times-Tribune - May 14 2013]
Senior program will honor volunteers [Published Burlington Times-News - May 13 2013]
Business Calendar for week of May 13, 2013 [Published Bradenton Herald - May 13 2013]
Seniors treated to baked potatoes and sweet music [Published Plainview Daily Herald - May 12 2013]
Veterans sought for history project [Published Voice News - May 10 2013]
Eastern Poconos: Community Calendar [Published Pocono Record - May 10 2013]
Seniors increase tech knowledge [Published Pocono Record - May 10 2013]
Swift School celebrates Foster Grandparents [Published South Coast Today - May 10 2013]
EOA to kick off community garden for veterans ... [Published Savannah Morning News - May 09 2013]
Senior Corps Week [Published Savannah Tribune - May 09 2013]
Senior citizens serve their communities [Published Parkersburg News - May 09 2013]
Celebrate National Senior Corps Week [Published Jamestown Post-Journal - May 09 2013]
Adams County RSVP to celebrate Senior Corps Week [Published Quincy Herald-Whig - May 08 2013]
Citizens' comments curtailed [Published Meridian Star - May 08 2013]
Retired, Lois Jay not slowing down as a volunte... [Published Abilene Reporter - May 08 2013]
Seniors Volunteering in Record Numbers, Study F... [Published The Foundation Center - May 08 2013]
DHP to soon launch downtown loan pool [Published Evansville Courier - May 07 2013]
National Senior Corps Week celebrates Volunteer... [Published Grand Rapids Herald-Review - May 07 2013]
RSVP selling flowers for Memorial Day [Published Great Bend Tribune - May 07 2013]

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Wendy Spencer: Senior Corps: Making a Differenc... [Published The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - May 16 2013] For generations, seniors have been making a powerful impact in their communities, and their service is more important now than ever.Let us pay a special tribute to these remarkable seniors, who do so much to improve our communities and nation. Read More... ...