United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is proud to announce that volunteers in the SAVE (Seniors Add Valuable Experience) Program have completed 8,567 hours in the last year, service valued at $211,519.33 to the city of Danbury. This year, 48 seniors volunteered at 19 City of Danbury departments and nonprofit agencies located in the city.
Since its inception in 2008, SAVE has provided financially-qualified Danbury homeowners age 65 and older an opportunity to receive real estate tax relief through volunteer service at organizations and agencies throughout the city. Each volunteer must complete 100 hours of service over the course of the fiscal year, although many serve well more than that amount.
SAVE makes it easier for seniors to remain in their homes, keeps them active in their communities and gives them the opportunity to share their skills with local organizations.
SAVE is supported by The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Inc. and UWWC administers the program for the City of Danbury. UWWC is responsible for interviewing participants and matching them to local volunteer opportunities.
For more information on the SAVE Program and how to become involved, please contact Special Projects Coordinator Morgan Greening at morgan.greening@uwwesternct.org or 203-297-6736