United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is proud to announce that volunteers in the SAVE (Seniors Add Valuable Experience) Program have completed 7,019 hours in the last year, service that is valued at $205,586 to the city of Danbury. This year, 47 seniors volunteered at 23 City of Danbury departments and nonprofit agencies located in the city.
SAVE is supported by The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Inc. UWWC administers the program for the City of Danbury and is responsible for interviewing participants and matching them to local volunteer opportunities.
“The SAVE Program provides a remarkable opportunity for older adults in Danbury to age in place in their homes and in their communities,” said Kimberly Morgan, CEO of United Way of Western Connecticut. “The program is a win-win for the agencies and city departments who benefit from the skills and energy of the volunteers, and for the volunteers who remain connected to their communities.”
For more information on the SAVE Program and how to become involved, please contact Morgan Greening at morgan.greening@uwwesternct.org or 203-297-6736.