12/30/2025
It is with sadness that we are writing this post to share the news that as of December 31, 2025, the RSVP (AmeriCorps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) program will end due to cuts in state and federal funding for AmeriCorps programs. In 1975, the YMCA became the sponsoring agency and has held that honor until now. Unfortunately, the YMCA is not in a position to continue sponsorship of the RSVP program without the assistance of state or federal funding.
From 1971 until now, the staff of the RSVP program has worked tirelessly to promote senior volunteer opportunities to 69 local non-profit agencies by building a stronger community with schools, food banks, health care organizations, low-income serving agencies, senior community centers and the YMCA of the Inland Northwest by actively recruiting volunteers to serve with these agencies.
We have had the Honor of placing 1,863 + volunteers, who in turn provided 1,808,300 + hours of volunteer time to those agencies.
The Good News! Teri Wallace and the YMCA are committed to keeping Project Warm Up alive, with the help of funding from the Avista Foundation and the many volunteers who spend countless hours crocheting, knitting and quilting so that we can share warmth and comfort with those in need across our community. Stay tuned for more information.
Thank you for your support over the past 30 plus years!
Sincerely,
RSVP of Spokane County Team
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