RSVP of Dane County will be hosting a food drive through January 30 to benefit the Catholic Multi Cultural Center.

A Stand Down Event to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk to connect with valuable resources - from employment and training to free medical/dental evaluations - will be held Saturday, October 22, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Salvation Army, 3030 Darbo Drive, Madison.

"Salute to the Sixties" is the theme of RSVP's Volunteer Appreciation event scheduled for Thursday, October 20.

Three RSVP volunteers were selected to receive special honors from a field of 74 amazing nominees who provide service to Dane County at this year's United Way Volunteer Award ceremony.

Kids say the darndest things. That's why they are sure to put a smile on your face and keep you young-at-heart. Here are some ways you can brighten your day by working with children this fall.

RSVP has been chosen to receive 75% of the proceeds of an eBay auction of a Deering Banjo Company custom Goodtime Artisan Charity banjo.  The auction closes Friday, April 29.

The RSVP of Dane County Driver Services/Vets Helping Vets Program has received a 2015 Honorable Mention STAR Award from the National Volunteer Transportation Center.

Are you interested in volunteering but unsure what you would like to do?  Explore the many options at RSVP's Open House on April 14.

RSVP was recently awarded $35,000 from the William E. and Edna B. Walker Fund for the Elderly through the Madison Community Foundation.  This award will enable us to continue our efforts to recruit more drivers.

In honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, RSVP is working with the Porchlight Hospitality House to collect donations of food and personal care items.

Who could have imagined in 1975 that over the course of 40 years, the RSVP Driver Services Program would provide approximately 300,000 rides and deliver 1,400,000 meals to seniors and veterans in communities across Dane County.

Veterans who are continuing their tradition of service as RSVP volunteers will be honored at a special luncheon on November 10.  Over 150 veterans serve as RSVP volunteers.

RSVP volunteers contribute over 180,000 hours of service to their communities each year. Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event is our opportunity to say “thank you” and to have some fun. 

The Foster Grandparent Program is celebrating its 50^th Anniversary this year as foster grandparents from across the state gather in Madison for a continuing education conference.

RSVP was recently awarded $31,500 from the Oakwood Foundation, one of the largest grants they have made in our community, in support of RSVP’s Driver Services program.

Visit select Walgreens locations on the first Tuesday of each month to take advantage of Senior Day discounts and learn more about RSVP.

Local Triads are sponsoring two presentations of special interest to seniors in February: 1) Medications: Safe Use for Elders, and 2) Alzheimer’s and the Silver Alert Program.

Tornado safety and how to get the most value at the grocery store are the topics of March presentations for seniors sponsored by local Triads.