Oregon's Senior Corps Association, Seniors Serving Oregon Coalition (SSOC), presented an oversized check to Governor Kulongoski in value of $37.3 million dollars, representing 1,910,966 hours of service by Foster Grandparent, RSVP and Senior Companion Program volunteers. Following the presentation in the Governor's ceremonial office at the State Capitol of Salem, Oregon, Governor Kulongoski reciprocated by giving the Coalition the official "State of Oregon Proclamation" to celebrate Senior Corps Week!
Rural Oregon Senior Corps Programs worked together to present separate "value of volunteer" checks during three separate Board of Commissioner meetings held in Linn, Benton and Lincoln County. Commissioners in all three counties presented the partners with proclamations and their sincere appreciation for services provided by residents 55 and better.
Senior Corps is comprised of the Foster Grandparent Program, RSVP and the Senior Companion Program through which 500,000 Americans age 55 and older use their skills and experience to cost-effectively address vital community needs.Senior Corps programs made the national news
