b'PROGRAMSEmpowered by You: Achieving Even More! Senior Prides volunteer support increased by over 28%. Trained volunteers provided 7,546 hours of support valued at $239,962 (Independent Sector). Volunteers lent theirexpertise to the board of directors, facilitating activities & events, and support programs to better serve the older LGBTQI+ community.I am grateful for the opportunity to give backand consider my volunteering as a thank you.Senior Pride volunteerCOMMUNITYCARES PROGRAM (CCP)Trained volunteers increased the support provided to older LGBTQI+ community members by 42%. Many who experience isolation & loneliness and may be homebound and/or living with a disability. 24 volunteers800 individual visits 21 recipients1,345 volunteer hours Without Community Cares I would be house bound.Unable to go to the market, buy food or go to the bank. CommunityCares has given me a social life as well.Recipient of CCP'