Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act - the GIVE Act (HR 2857) - is coming up for a vote of the full House of Representatives soon - tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 5.

HR 2857 offers many, many positive improvements for Senior Corps.  It contains numerous provisions intended to give the National Senior Service Corps a "face-lift" since its creation four decades ago.  NSCA has been instrumental in proposing and/or supporting changes such as lowering the entry level age to 55 for FGP and SCP; re-defining stipend eligibility to 200% of poverty level; allowing Senior Corps projects to accept donations and permitting FGP and SCP the option of utilizing up to 15% of their budgeted stipend positions for over-income volunteers - such as those slightly over income eligibility - as long as those meeting income requirements are not displaced.  NSCA has also been working to revise language in the bill regarding RSVP re-competition; there have been a number of improvements made to this section of the bill.  Overall, NSCA views HR 2857 as a positive and important milestone for Senior Corps.  Thanks to the House Education and Labor Committee for the outstanding work they have done!

 

Please offer your support and your thanks to your U.S. Representative by faxing or calling TODAY.  Find your Representative's contact information at www.NSCAtogether.org.