Partnership's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Keep your calendars open for Wednesday, Aug 28th! Mayor Tim Kelly has designated August as Chattanooga Older Adults Month to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Chattanooga's older residents.

The Mayor's Council on Livability and Aging is hosting their 2nd annual Aging Well, Still Groovin' event to close out the month with vendors, education, activities, and more! It's free to attend and no registration is required.

Please join Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga (JFGC) on Oct 5th at 7:00pm for this free, informative, and special program!

Join us on Thursday, October 5 at 7pm. Location is the UTC University Center Auditorium. This is a very important program and all are welcome.

The Mayor's Council on Livability and Aging is excited to share Mayor Kelly's designation of August as Older Adults Month! Join in the fun and learning with Aging with Grace, this Saturday, July 29th, from 9:30a-4:00p at UTC's University Center. Go to https://tinyurl.com/agingregistration to register!

Mayor Kelly has made a proclamation, declaring August as Older Adults Month, to recognize the continued contributions of older adults in Chattanooga. The Mayor's Council on Livability and Aging is kicking off the month with "Aging With Grace," a free all-day conference geared towards the interests of those 55+. Free lunch and door prizes (note: prizes are limited to those who stay the whole day).

You can register by clicking on link in the photo (https://tinyurl.com/agingregistration), scanning the QR code, or by calling (423)521-2818 and leaving your name and contact information.

Kick-off Older Adult Month in the City of Chattanooga by attending the upcoming "Aging with Grace" Conference. on July 29th. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/agingregistration

Save the date for this one-of-a-kind event! "UnMasking: Elders Speak" will be held at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center August 20th at 3:00p.

UnMasking: Elders Speak is a dramatic monologue play based on interviews with 12 Chattanooga elders who shared their hardships, successes, and lessons about life with Peggy Douglas and David Cook.

Grateful to the Chattanooga AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who unite, strengthen, impact, and lead through their service!

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County AmeriCorps Seniors Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults celebrated their annual volunteer recognition at the H*ART Gallery on June 26th. Several AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers were recognized for their contributions.

AmeriCorps is the federal agency that pairs people with organizations to tackle a community’s most pressing needs. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Chattanooga make an impact at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, East Ridge Food Pantry, and more.

If you are an adult over 55 and are interested in volunteering, please call Mariko Tinaya at 423.755.2726 or email her for more information at [email protected]. You can also visit us at www.partnershipfca.com.

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Dos Bros-East Ridge, Honey Seed, and Li'l Mama's Hoagy Shop restaurants will be sponsoring Dine Out & Support events for Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults. Click below for more info!

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AmeriCorps has invested over $5.5 million in 27 AmeriCorps Seniors projects in the state of TN. We are proud of our RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion volunteers, and the immeasurable impact they have on the lives of countless community members. Go Volunteer State!

We couldn't have said it better! To Chattanooga's present and former AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers, we say THANK YOU! Your service continues to mean so much to this community. 💙

Over 140,000 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve 47 million hours each year, making national service an important vehicle for giving back to our communities. Come join us in Hamilton County RSVP!

Jewel Brown AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer is in the Right Place to Save a Life Blue Grass Community Action Partnership - Senior Companion Program Jewel Brown serves as an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer with the Blue Grass Community Action Partnership, a quality-of-life program serving nine counties across Kentucky...

Happy AmeriCorps Week! We're shouting a BIG THANKS to all RSVP volunteers who unite, strengthen, impact, and lead their communities to be better versions of themselves!

Happy ! Let's celebrate AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who bring out the best of America and encourage more Americans to follow in their footsteps.

Tune in here for exciting updates, inspiring stories, and national service festivities from coast to coast. Visit AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorpsWeek for more ways to join in throughout the week.

A Matter of Balance classes will be offered for the spring, beginning February 28th in Jasper, TN. It is an in-person class. For more information or to register call 423-942-2656 or email at [email protected].
This will be a great opportunity to meet new friends and improve strength!

Black History Month may be coming to a close, but there are 337 other opportunities to celebrate, learn, and grow!

Bessie Smith Cultural Center – African American Museum & Performance Hall The health and safety of our guests, our staff and our community are very important to us. The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is closely monitoring federal, state, and local guidelines and our policies and procedures will continue to evolve accordingly. Our current policy is as follows:

It’s chilly, but we are here at the Chattanooga Market! Bundle up, come n’ see us, and enjoy the market’s bearded theme today!

With the heat we've had, I'd say summer is swingin'! Be sure to check out Bessie Smith Cultural Center to stay cool and educated!

The museum is open today until 3:00 pm! Admission is $10 adults, $7 Seniors, Students, and Military!

Chattanooga residents! If you use the Wilcox Bridge, please fill out this survey ending tomorrow (April 5th) at noon. Thank you!

https://mailchi.mp/9a4976b1508d/wilcox-bridge-survey-ends-april-5?e=effc3ef19e

Wilcox Bridge Survey ends April 5

Congratulations, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, on **50** years of serving this region!! Here's to 50 more!

Due to the weather forecast, we've changed the 50th Anniversary location, it's now in our Chattanooga Area Food Bank Warehouse!

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 31st, join us from 8-10 AM for a FREE drop-in event with light refreshments and an inspirational message from Mayor Tim Kelly and Mayor Jim Coppinger. Let us know you're coming and RSVP using the link in our bio.
We hope to see you there!
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As we begin the week with a beautiful day, I hope you are able to incorporate some sunshine and spring beauty!

Health Experts Say Doing Nothing Is Good for Your Brain It can make you happier, healthier and more productive.

For all you CFC fans, check out the season opener AND promote a great organization!

This Saturday, we will be CFC’s Cause of the Night for their OPENING GAME! ⚽️💙🎉

Use promo code “RMHC22” at checkout & a portion of your ticket cost will benefit RMHC! 👏

With a special connection to CFC from them supporting for years to their connection with one of our previous families, Daniel Gibson’s family, CFC has a huge place in our hearts. Daniel and his family will be at the game this Saturday and we can’t wait to see them again!

Thank you for supporting RMHC! This is definitely one of our favorite CFC moments 💙

Head to our link in bio to purchase tickets! 🙌

We are SO GRATEFUL to all the RSVP volunteers who get things done for their community!!!

Raising awareness begins with one person at a time. Here's to amplifying the voices of the 300 million people around the globe living with a rare disease. https://www.rarediseaseday.org/

that 1 in 10 people suffer from rare diseases in the U.S.? Sadly, 50% of those affected by rare diseases are children.

So before we end our month, let us be reminded that today is . Help raise awareness by sharing this post.

🚨 Twitter Chat 🚨 Friday, Feb. 25 | 2 p.m. ET

Join us and Peace Corps on Twitter to celebrate Black History and discuss how we can take action to promote Black voices, progress, equity, and inclusion through service to others! To be a part of the conversation, use and follow along at bit.ly/BHMServiceChat

Plan a trip to Bessie Smith Cultural Center to check out their new interactive technology, and take a look at their calendar of events while you're at it!

Discover the history of Tennessee’s forgotten music empire Music on Ninth Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was once as popular as the sounds on Beale Street and Bourbon Street. Community groups are working to keep its legacy alive.

Check out the online and in-person MLK events happening throughout the city!

Plan Ahead: January 2022 - NOOGAtoday Happy January, Chattanooga. If you’re anything like us, you’re looking forward to days growing longer, taking time to reset, and focusing on New Year’s resolutions — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top...

As a continued safety measure, the City will be celebrating MLK Day with a drive-through donation drive benefitting various organizations on 11th St. From 8:30AM-11:30AM on Monday, Jan 17th, you can drive by City Hall's main parking lot and drop off needed donations for Artsbuild, Chattanooga Community Kitchen & the MacClellan Family Shelter, Patten Towers Apartments, and Whiteside Faith Manor.