Carver Community Organization Inc

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2024?25 RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2024?25 STATUTORY MATCH IS 25% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 32.94%. THIS AWARD IS APPROVED TO ADD $2,500 IN ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL RELATED TO TRAINING IN FY 24.

AN ESTIMATED 80 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE AND 48 OF THOSE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME-BASED ASSIGNMENTS. SOME OF THE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PROVIDING COMPANIONSHIP AND TRANSPORTATION TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS; SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS AT A SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER AND ASSISTING WITH A MEAL PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS. OTHER VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDING SUPPORT AT FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS AND FOOD BANKS; ASSISTING WITH VITA AND SUPPORTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND SERVICE PROJECTS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, INDIVIDUALS WILL REPORT INCREASED SOCIAL TIES/PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AS A RESULT OF CNCS-SUPPORTED SERVICES. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $40,000 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY A MATCH OF $18,461.

AN ESTIMATED 70 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE AND 57 OF THOSE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME-BASED ASSIGNMENTS. SOME OF THE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PROVIDING COMPANIONSHIP AND TRANSPORTATION TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS, PREPARING INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR DISASTER, SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS AT SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTERS, PROVIDING SUPPORT AT FOOD PANTRIES, REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES, ASSISTING WITH VITA, AND SUPPORTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND SERVICE PROJECTS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES: OBESITY AND FOOD. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, INDIVIDUALS WILL REPORT INCREASED FOOD SECURITY AS A RESULT OF CNCS-SUPPORTED SERVICES. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $50,000 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY A MATCH OF $21,429 WITH AN EXCESS OF $5,117.

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ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

CARVER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HAS SERVED TRI-STATE RESIDENTS SINCE 1944. CARVER PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ALL GENERATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. CARVER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE UNIQUE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT TEACHES RESPECT FOR SELF, OTHERS AND THE COMMUNITY. CARVER'S VISION IS TO BE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL ORGANIZATION CHANGING THE LIVES OF THE TOTAL FAMILY BY GROWING FROM THE PAST AND PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE. CARVER IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY BY BUILDING BETTER FAMILIES. WE STRIVE TO CHANGE LIVES BY PROVIDING A UNIQUE TOTAL FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK. AARP EXPERIENCE CORPS EVANSVILLE ACADEMIC MENTORING PROGRAM IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION THAT ADDRESSES THE ISSUE OF LITERACY IN GRADES K-3. AARP EXPERIENCE CORP'S GOAL IS TO HELP STUDENTS WHO STRUGGLE WITH READING AND LITERACY PERFORMANCE SKILLS AND ASSIST IN CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN READING. THE 2010 "ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION" REPORTS THAT READING BY THE END OF 3RD GRADE REALLY DOES MATTER. STUDENTS NOT READING BY THE END OF 3RD GRADE OFTEN STRUGGLE IN THE LATER YEARS AND DROP OUT BEFORE EARNING A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. THERE ARE MANY STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT PROFICIENT IN LITERACY SKILLS ACCORDING TO INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INDIANA ISTEP+ DATA AND LOCAL DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS. PRE AND POST ASSESSMENTS PROVIDED BY TEACHERS WILL IDENTIFY STUDENTS NEEDING HELP AND WILL REPORT THE IMPACT OF AARP EXPERIENCE CORPS EVANSVILLE ACADEMIC MENTORING PROGRAM AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROGRAM.