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(RSVP) - have proven that great- * progress occurs when the knowledge* * of older volunteers is used to help -* disadvantaged youngsters. Often,!» “children at risk” are the offspring of; £ low-income parents, particularly of;J single mothers. An excellent way to; J assist a child to break free from the-* cycle of poverty and dependency isij to give that child as well as his fam-! ily a role model and friend in a senior! .* citizen. Personal concern and love; can’t be legislated or bought, but it v is abundant in the commitment, time '! and understanding given by senior * volunteers. 2
On the day that she entered the 2 hospital for surgery last fall, First 2 Lady Nancy Reagan traveled to 2 New Hampshire to help ACTION 2 launch a renewed national drive tar- ' geting children at risk. 2
As a new year begins, let us all * join our First Lady in supporting * older volunteers who change the: 2 lives of the children they touch. We; 2 need more Foster Grandparents,-2 more RSVP volunteers, and more‘s seniors active in the hundreds of pri-i * vate, community volunteer projects * around the U.S. Moreover, we need 2 citizens and businesses, churches; * and civic groups, and individuals 2 from every part of the community, who will pitch in and support pro2 * grams for “at-risk” youth. *2 2
If we each do our part, we will* some day see a holiday season that 2 full of hope and joy for all of Amen- 2 ca’s children. ! •
DONNA M. ALVARADO2
Director of ACTION 2
Washington, D.C.! 2
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