Congressman Kim Announces $66k Grant for Seniors Programs in Ocean County

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced that Senior Corps have awarded $66,523 to the Ocean County Board of Social Services in Toms River for volunteer and senior engagement activities.

“New Jersey’s seniors have contributed so much to our communities, and still have so much more to give back. I’m proud to announce these funds, which will help further volunteer programs throughout Ocean County,” said Congressman Kim.

Senior Corps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, which engages millions of Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service each year through its Senior Corps and AmeriCorps programs and leads volunteer and civic engagement initiatives for the nation. The funds were awarded as part of a Senior Corps grant competition to increase the impact of national service in new or specific geographic areas.

“The Ocean County Board of Social Services is proud to be awarded the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the 39th year in 2020,” said Ronald Dancer, Chairperson of the Ocean County Board of Social Services and Assemblyman from New Jersey’s 12^th Legislative District. “While RSVP benefits many people and programs through the dedication of our volunteers, the volunteers also benefit by staying active and socially committed to the community.  In the past 5 years alone, RSVP has provided over 99,000 volunteer service hours that have positively impacted residents throughout Ocean County.  We are extremely proud of the program as well as all our volunteers.  We look forward to continuing our relationship with RSVP for many years to come.”

Congressman Kim has been a leader in standing up for seniors across New Jersey. In his first year in office, Congressman Kim held more than a dozen events in New Jersey with seniors and senior advocacy groups to hear their issues and bring them back to Washington. In December, the House passed Congressman Kim’s Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act as part of H.R. 3, which would increase the number of seniors eligible for cost savings programs. The bill would also lower prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices and expand Medicare coverage for dental, vision and hearing.

Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business. More information about Congressman Kim can be found on his website by clicking here.

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