| 1964 |
The Economic Opportunity
Coordinating Group was formed by the Community Service Council of Broward County under Director
Doug Endsley. The purpose was to provide the mechanism to access federal funds.
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| 1965 |
Foster Grandparent Program
began. One of the first projects in the country, its primary purpose is to provide opportunities
for low-income persons aged 60 and over to provide supportive one-on-one services to children.
The program was created as an outgrowth of the War on Poverty, and authorized in the Older Americans
Act of 1965. Federal funds were matched by the School Board of Broward County and United Way
of Broward County.
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| 1970 |
Broward County Foster Grandparent
Committee, Inc. was incorporated.
|
| 1978 |
Name changed to Broward County
Grandparents, Inc. (dba Broward Grandparents)
|
| 1988 |
Senior Companion Program began.
This program was authorized under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973. Its dual purpose
is to create part-time stipended volunteer community service opportunities for low-income persons
aged 60 and over and to provide supportive person-to-person services to assist adults having
exceptional needs, developmental disabilities, or other special needs for companionship. Federal
funds were matched by the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County.
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| 2000 |
Dropout Prevention Program
was created as an outgrowth of Foster Grandparents. Its purpose is to provide caring, well-trained
senior volunteers to mentor and tutor students who are in danger of academic failure. Funds
were provided by United Way of Broward County.
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| 2003 |
Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) was added, bringing all three of the Senior Corps programs under one organization.
RSVP operated in Broward County since 1972. Its purpose is to provide a variety of opportunities
for retired persons aged 55 or older to participate more fully in the life of their community
through significant volunteer service. Federal funds were matched by United Way of Broward County.
Broward Executive Alliance – Consultants to Nonprofits (Executive Services Corps of Broward
County) was added. It began in 2001 as a project of RSVP. Its purpose is to improve the effectiveness
and efficiency of nonprofit organizations by making available to them free consulting services
of qualified active and retired executives and professionals. Federal funds were matched by
A.D. Henderson Foundation.
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| 2004 |
Name changed to Senior Volunteer Services,
Inc., to better reflect the overall purpose of the organization.
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| 2005 |
Respite for Caregivers began.
Its purpose is to have senior volunteers provide respite to family members and loved ones providing
constant care for a homebound senior. This program is sponsored under the RELIEF Program which
is sponsored by Senior Volunteer Services, the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County and
the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs. |
