Saturday, December 08, 2007

While in Salinas, Larry helped a small nonprofit organization with their business planning. VOLUNAC is a social service agency that provides assistance to poor, elderly and disabled residents of the Salinas area. The agency was created by Carmen Rosado who manages social work for the town and teaches at a nearby university.
VOLUNAC takes an innovative approach to social services by establishing a network of community volunteers which helps leverage scarce resources. But more funding is needed to undertake new projects. To do this, the agency is applying to the U.S. IRS for tax-exempt status which will greatly expand their fundraising opportunities. The IRS application was an extensive, detailed document that needed some English translation and interpretation of its work plan and by-laws.
It was a pleasure to work with and get to know the staff of this small but effective agency. Kenny(college intern), Larry, Carmen and Nancy.

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