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April 29, 2013
During
the week of April 15, 2013, RSVP volunteers joined with
Norwalk Reads in giving books out to children in Norwalk. In
honor of “The Week of the Young Child”, Norwalk Reads gave
books to pre-schoolers in the NEON Child Development Program
and to children at the South Norwalk Library. Volunteers
from RSVP of Southwestern CT assisted the pre-school
children in choosing books which they could take home and
enjoy reading.
RSVP supports Norwalk Reads in its mission to provide the
opportunity and encouragement to read through the
distribution of books and by supporting literacy programs
for all children in Norwalk, with a focus on those at risk.
Their aim is to instill a love of reading by ensuring that
every child in Norwalk has access to books. The more
children read (or are read to) the better readers they are
likely to become. A home filled with books gives children
continuous access to reading materials and can enhance
vocabulary, comprehension and knowledge about the world.
April 9, 2013
Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service
Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment,
dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment
to service.
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January 2, 2013
RSVP Warms the Community
Retired
and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers have been knitting
hats, scarves, mittens and other items all year for children
in our area.
These items were recently given out to a number of local
agencies that provide services to those in the Greater
Norwalk area. Hand-knit items were given to more than 700
children, including pre-schoolers in the NEON Child
Development Program.
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