901 E.8th Avenue, Suite 200
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 834-1040
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The end of a season, especially summer, can be a bittersweet time for many but it's also a time to renew and retool. With school beginning again and as outdoor activities slow, the need for volunteers is great.
Read on to see what's happening and learn about opportunities to try new volunteer roles in your community.
Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun day at our 13th Annual Run Wild 5K & 1 Mile Safari Walk on Sunday,  October 14th at the Elmwood Park Zoo. We hope to see you there!
Have a great season and let us know what you're up to!
Thank you,
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Join Our Team of 1,200 Dedicated Volunteers
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RSVP Happenings
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Some Partnerships are Meant to Be!
The Regional Foundation Center at the Free Library of Philadelphia
Beginning in September 2018, Volunteer Executive Consultants will be available on 2nd Wednesday's from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm by appointment to meet with nonprofits at no cost at the Regional Foundation Center of the Free Library in Philadelphia 1901 Vine Street. To register contact [email protected] or click here. Upcoming sessions include:
- Sept.- Strategic Planning
- Oct.- Financial Management and Budgeting
- Nov.- Grant Writing
- Dec.- Board Development
- Jan.- Marketing and Social Media
- Feb.- Fund Raising
- March- Financial Management and Budgeting
- April- Grant Writing
- May- Board Development
- June- Strategic Planning
The
Regional Foundation Center informs the local nonprofit sector through research appointments, resources, and workshops. The RFC houses Philadelphia's largest publicly accessible collection of print and electronic resources on fundraising, nonprofit management, general philanthropy, and institutional advancement. The RFC also provides free access to the Foundation Directory Online, WealthEngine, and Foundation Maps. Through its comprehensive collection and professional librarians, the RFC promotes responsible nonprofit management and successful fundraising by nonprofit groups at all levels.
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Tell us your
fav
orite st
ory about volunteering.
Send us a short video and you'll be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card!
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Getting to Know Us
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Meet Anabella Tracy
My Free Tutor allows students and college-bound veterans to access qualified individuals to help them conquer mathematics during hour-long online tutoring sessions.
The
STEM Presenters program allows students to peek into the lives, careers and professional journeys of local content experts exposing them to the potential of a career in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
This past spring, a statistician from the Bureau of Labor Statistics made a presentation that inspired two eighth grade students so much that they were able to see themselves in that career in their futures.
My ideal program volunteer is someone patient, fun and kind, who is looking to use their skills and talents to make a profound and lasting impact in the lives of students and veterans.
We will be hosting our
First Annual My Free Tutor meeting virtually on
Thursday, September 13th at 12:00pm. This will be an opportunity for new and current tutors to come together in a virtual environment and receive important information about the upcoming school year, share best practices and meet other volunteers. If you are a current MFT tutor, you will receive information on how to attend the meeting via email. If you are interested in participating, or would like to learn more, please contact
Anabella for more information.
If you are good at math and can spare an hour a week or if you are a STEM employee and would like to help inspire youth to pursue a rewarding career, please reach out to
Marguerite Cunning 610-834-1040 x.123
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Volunteer Happenings
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Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Tom Livingston
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Tom receiving his Senior Corps Legacy Award in 2016 from Jacqui Baxter
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Tom joined RSVP in 2014 and quickly got involved in several programs and areas. A retired newspaper and magazine editor, Tom has become indispensable to help promote our programs and volunteer achievements by writing newspaper articles and helping with website and social media postings. Tom's most recent article highlighted the America Reads program and can be read by clicking here.
To date, Tom has dedicated 1,522 hours to his various roles as an enthusiastic guide at The Constitution Center, by providing rides and companionship to low income seniors and by supporting our communications and outreach activities.
Quote from Tom: "RSVP has helped me find enjoyable volunteer activities that fit a retired lifestyle with travel. Plenty of RSVP opportunities also fit working folks' schedules. As long as RSVP is around, there will be meaningful, satisfying ways to help the community."
Do you want to learn more about engaging volunteer opportunities in your community?
Call Marguerite
Cunning at 610-834-1040 x123.
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Events
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13th Annual
Run Wild 5K & 1 Mile Safari Walk
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Registration at 8:00 am - 9:00 am Start.
Rain or Shine
at the Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown
Join us for this family-friendly event. Register as a team with family members, friends or colleagues. Free admission to the zoo. USAT&F certified course. Chip timing by Run the Day.
For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Bill Paraskewik at 610-834-1040 x.132
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Upcoming Training and Workshops
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America Reads & Family Literacy Programs
Back to School ABC Workshops
Let us know you are coming!
Call: Maryann or Joan at 610-834-1040 x122
Do you know someone who might make a great volunteer?
Please encourage them to come along!
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Fall 2018 VEC Workshop Series
Strategic Planning: A Hands-On Workshop
Tuesday, September 18 9:30am to noon
What is a strategic plan? Why is it important for a nonprofit to have and use one? What should be in the plan? How is one developed and implemented? These are all topics that will be covered in our interactive seminar. Attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of their organization's strategic plan if they have one (it's OK if you don't have one). Participants will begin the process of developing or revising a plan by working on a few sections that will then be presented to the group for comment. The emphasis will be on how to develop
your plan.
Effective Fundraising Approaches from Successful Nonprofits
Tuesday, October 16 9:30 to noon
Every nonprofit is concerned about fundraising and wants to learn how to do it more successfully. Hear from a panel of your peers -- other nonprofits -- about fundraising techniques have worked for them. The workshop will include a brief introduction to the highlights of fundraising followed by a moderated discussion among the panel. Bring your questions and plan to participate!
Introduction to Measuring Nonprofit Success
Tuesday, November 13 9:30 to noon
An initial workshop on measuring success for nonprofit organizations, this session will introduce attendees to the important elements and concepts for determining success and failure. This interactive session will discuss how goals, outcomes, and measures can be used to determine organizational success. The discussions will be based on attendee inputs.
All workshops held at RSVP,
901 E. 8th Avenue, Suite 200, King of Prussia 19406
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Are you an Empty Nester?
Ready to Have Some Fun?
There are many important volunteer opportunities
in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
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Where Volunteers are Needed Most
Some of these opportunities offer training and several have sessions beginning soon. If you are interested, please
contact us.
Opportunities in Multiple Counties:
- Meals-on-Wheels drivers and food pantry support
- Thrift shop/consignment shop/soup kitchen staff
- Virtual math tutors (great for corporate employees - just one hour/week from your desk)
- Readers for preschool children and reading coaches for elementary students
- Fundraising, social media and other management skills needed to assist nonprofits
- Drivers, visitors, or shoppers for home-bound seniors
Chester County:
- STEM and other career exploration presenters
- Visit with lonely veterans or write letters of appreciation
- Visitors for seniors
- Readers for preschool children and reading coaches for elementary students - New School Year Opportunity
- Blood donor ambassador
- Adult literacy and ESL volunteers
- Shopping for seniors
- Bookeeping support
- Mentors for at-risk youth
- Crisis hotline counselors
- Counsel seniors on their Medicare choices
- Nature center activities
- Readers for preschool children and reading coaches for elementary students - New School Year Opportunity
Philadelphia County:
- STEM and other career exploration presenters
- Museum and environmental center support
- Therapeutic riding assistant
- Readers for preschool children - New School Year Opportunity
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Explore Volunteer Opportunities
for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity?
Whether you are new to volunteering or already a seasoned volunteer,
we would love to see you at one of our
information sessions to s
hare your experiences, and
learn more about the greatest needs in your community.
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Montgomery County in September
Bala Cynwyd
Library, 131 Old Lancaster Rd, 1st floor
Blue Bell
9/19
at 1:00 pm
WVPL Library, 650 W. Skippack Pike
Souderton
9/13
at 10:00 am
Generations of Indian Valley, 259 N. Second St.
Willow Grove
9/25 at 10:00 am
Giant Food Market, 315 York Rd.
Additional locations and updates available on wwww.rsvpmc.org
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Delaware County in September
Glen Mills
9/11 at 10:00 am
Whole Foods Market, 475 Wilmington West Chester Pike
Havertown
9/6 at 10:00 am
Haverford Twp Library, 1601 Darby Rd
Additional locations include: Media and others. Updates available on wwww.rsvpmc.org
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Chester County in September
Exton
9/13 at 10:00 am
Whole Foods Market, 175 Pottstown Pike
Phoenixville
9/26 at 10:00 am
Steel City Coffee House, 203 Bridge St.
Additional locations include: Kennett Square and others. Updates available on wwww.rsvpmc.org
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Please let us know if you will join us
so that we can plan for your visit.
(This way we can contact you if we need to cancel)
Call Maguerite Cunning, Volunteer Coordinator 610-834-1040 ext. 123
There's never an obligation to enroll as a volunteer
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Have you seen us in the Delaware County Newspapers?
We're searching for more dedicated volunteers -- just like you!
Bring a friend along to an Information Session
and share your inspirational stories about why you volunteer.
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Community News and Resources
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Go
od News for Seniors from Medicare
If you need assistance deciphering your Medicare information don't hesitate to contact us!
Medicare provides a free, secure, online service for managing personal information regarding Original Medicare benefits and services. Original Medicare beneficiaries can create an account with
MyMedicare.gov and use it to check information about their coverage, enrollment status, and Medicare claims.
MyMedicare.gov
keeps your Medicare information private and only accessible to you. Use the
Blue Button
to download your data to a file that only you can open.
Prepare for your Medicare Coverage in 2019
Important Mailings to Look for in September & October
- Mailing from your current plan outlining 2019 changes
- Mailing from CMS with information on Extra Help status
- Mailing from employers and/or unions with drug coverage information
- Mailing from your current plan with plan non-renewal notice
- New Medicare and You handbook
Our counselors are always available to help. 610-834-1040 x.120
NOTE:
There are always scams relating Medicare that target seniors. Never give out your social security number or your banking information.
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Thanks to a grant from
COSA we were able to create these fans so that congregants could fan themselves on warmer days. If your place of worship, community center or any group would like a supply of these
free fans, please let us know.
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If you like 5K Runs and Walks that support great causes,
consider the Kathleen Rotz 4th Annual Event
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Meet Our Sponsors
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Memorial and Celebrations
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In Memory of:
Dr. Herman Rudnick from Gordon Lawrence
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 Alan Frankel used a Facebook Fundraiser
to request donations for RSVP in honor of his birthday this year. And now his birthday is changing lives!
Thank you Alan and Happy Birthday!
Would you like to do the same? It's easy!
- On YOUR Facebook page, select "Fundraiser" from the left side menu
- Then select "raise money for a nonprofit organization"
- Select "RSVP, Inc." in King of Prussia, PA from the list
- Complete the rest of the questions, and you are ready to go!
Offering a simple way to honor someone who is deceased or to celebrate a special occasion or gesture. To make a donation in memory or celebration of someone special CLICK HERE.
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Create Your Legacy Through Planned Giving
We thank you with sincere gratitude for your continued support of RSVP. Your donations help RSVP positively impact the lives of 11,000 vulnerable local residents each year and demonstrate that you care about our community. We can tell that you want to play a role in ensuring that RSVP's programs continue to impact those who need help.
Why Consider Planned Giving?
Designate a gift to
a specific program that is important to you.
Continue the good works of RSVP through our volunteers.
Possible tax benefits
Planned Giving Options:
Bequests
Gifts of Life Insurance
Or Call Tony: 610-834-1040 X.117
While we would be delighted to talk to you about how you can create a legacy of helping, we cannot provide you with specific legal, tax, or financial planning advice. We strongly recommend that you contact your attorney or financial consultant. While we serve people throughout the region as RSVP, our legal name is RSVP of Montgomery County. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all donations are fully tax deductible.
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Connect With Us
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Do you shop on Amazon?
If you do, here's a simple way to show your support for RSVP programs.
By shopping through www.Smile.Amazon.com and
designating RSVP of Montgomery County as your
charity of choice, a portion of your sales are
donated to us.
Thank you!
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Help us Spread the Love!
Share the Inspiring Stories
About Our Volunteers
With Your "Friends"
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901 E. 8th Avenue
Suite 200
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-834-1040
www.rsvpmc.org
Responding to Community Needs Through Volunteerism! Now serving Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties and educationally disadvantaged children, youth and veterans in Philadelphia.
Please help us keep our critical programs running.
Support the growing needs in our communities.
Does your company participate in a United Way Campaign? Please consider designating RSVP for your gift. United Way Donor #1993
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