Sometimes this is the only adult they see maybe for weeks at a time. We also have to depend on the volunteers to keep us informed about what s going on with our clients. In 1999, more than 1,000 volunteers in Richland County alone delivered 89,808 meals. Recently, Senior Resources added a delivery route for 25 new clients. She stressed that volunteers are essential for Meals on Wheels to function within Senior Resources shoestring budget.
Corporate support is also vital.
The primary reason NatureFest has become such a successful fundraiser is corporate support, according to Price. One of NatureFest s supporters, Bob Bennett of Bob Bennett Ford, not only makes a contribution but recruits many other sponsors. Bennett said that after he became knowledgeable about Senior Resources programs, he felt the organization warranted support. Bennett personally talks with potential corporate sponsors to let them know how they can help NatureFest fulfill its mission. During the NatureFest committee meetings, held at North Camden Plantation, Edge and PWE Harris sometimes cook for fellow committee members.