RSVP Letter requesting fundingRSVP
350 North Grandview Avenue
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-6392
563.589.2655
sponsored by The Finley Hospital
May 7, 2003
Dear Mike,
The Dubuque Comaty RSVP program and The Finley Hospital were very disappointed to
learn that the RSVP 2003 -2004 Purchase of Service agreement with the city may be
reduced or eliminated. After attending the February 26th city budget hearing, we thought
At the present time we have 450 volunteers working at 45 volunteer sites. 120 of these
volunteers donate time to the city at the following city job sites:
City Planners Office Dubuque Arboretum
City Manager's Office Dubuque Food Pantry
City Zoning Board Dubuque Comm. Schools
Wheels on Recycling Bins Dubuque Nursing and Rehab
Mailings for Departments as needed Sunny Crest Manor
Washington Tool Library
Funding from the City of Dubuque plays a crucial role in RSVP's ability to meet the
needs of this community and the not-for-profit sector. Reducing or eliminating that
funding means we will have to reduce or eliminate meeting some of the community needs
we currently meet. We strongly urge you to continue funding RSVP at it's present rote of
$7,341.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely.
Linda Chapman, RSVP Director
RSVP Advisory Council Members
cc: Mayor Terry Duggan, Dubuque City Council Members
"RSVP is a nationwide volunteer program that invites adults age 55 and older to
use their life experiences and skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need."