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�- . � . /.� <br /> Mills-Peninsula Senior Focus — Retired 8� Senior Volunteer Proqram (RSVP) of <br /> San Mateo County <br /> RSVP provides volunteer opportunities for people age 55 and older with a myriad <br /> of experience and interests from all economic, educational, and social <br /> backgrounds to serve on a regular basis in a variety of settings throughout their <br /> communities. $5,000 was requested to support transportation costs and partial <br /> insurance costs for RWC volunteers, and fo support the annua/ RSVP Volunteer <br /> Recognition event held in the spring. <br /> Catholic Charities CYO — San Carlos Adult Dav Support Center <br /> Catholic Charities' San Carlos Adult Day Support Center provides a varied <br /> program of social, therapeutic, recreational and educational activities for frail <br /> seniors and disabled individuals who reside in San Mateo County. The majority <br /> of the participants suffer from chronic illnesses, and are at a high risk of requiring <br /> acute care or hospitalization. Most require full-time supervision and assistance <br /> with their activities of daily living due to their medical needs — both physical and <br /> cognitive. The program provides respite for caregivers and supports caregivers <br /> and family members with case management, informal counseling, support <br /> services and information and referral. $10,000 was requested to support the <br /> operafions of the Adult Day Support Program. <br /> Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. — Rosener House Senior Dav Care Center <br /> Peninsula Volunteers, Inc, was founded in 1947 to provide gerontological <br /> services to mid-peninsula elders, guided by the principle of serving people in the <br /> community so they may "age in place." Rosener House is an adult day support <br /> center that provides elders with disabilities the ability to maintain their highest <br /> level of independence through participation in the therapies and social activities <br /> offered. Family members are also offered support groups and individual <br /> counseling, including referrals to other community organizations. $25,000 was <br /> requested to support the operations of the Senior Day Care Center. <br /> Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties — Operation <br /> Brown Baq <br /> For nearly 30 years, Second Harvest Food Bank has been the main source of <br /> food to hundreds of thousands of low-income people on the Peninsula and South <br /> Bay. Operation Brown Bag gives food to seniors and provides a safety net that <br /> prevents hunger from being their only option. Each week seniors receive 3 full <br /> bags of groceries filled with nutritious and quality food. $5,000 was requested to <br /> support the operations of Operation Brown Bag in Redwood City. <br /> Peninsula Volunteers - Meals on Wheels <br /> Peninsula Volunteers Meals on Wheels Program delivers hot meals to seniors <br /> and disabled individuals in South San Mateo County who are homebound and <br /> unable to prepare and shop for food. $25,000 was requested to help subsidize <br /> meals for Redwood City residents who are disabled and unable to pay for the <br /> meals. <br /> 3 <br />