Hosted by: Troy Garcia Special guest: Steve Bissonnette

We are discussing an organization close to our heart today – Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE). This organization is a dedicated charity supporting the senior community of Polk County, Florida.

With Polk County ranking third in the state with the highest percentage of residents aged 65 and older, VISTE plays a critical role in meeting the needs of this population. Founded in 1983, VISTE has been making a difference for over 40 years, and as they prepare for their biggest community event, the need for volunteers is more important than ever.

Tune in to learn about their mission, the impact they’re making, and how you can help support the seniors in your community.

In this episode we cover:

What is VISTE (1:48)
Services provided by VISTE (6:32)
How Allen & Company and VISTE share a sense of purpose to the community (11:42)
Building service ramps is one service provided by this organization (13:26)
Money does not come from federal funds, it is provided by the community and there are several ways you can donate (17:52)
How you can use a Required Minimum Distribution to donate to a charity (21:25)
Events that go on during the year and how Allen & Company contributed (22:54)
Other sponsors of the program that keep the organization helping seniors (33:51)
Fundraising challenges that VISTE has come up against over the years (34:54)
There are many opportunities for volunteers (37:48)

Links From the Show:

VISTE
GiveWell
Required Minimum Distributions
Volunteer Application – VISTE
Required Minimum Distributions

Connect with:

Troy Garcia – CFP®, Vice President, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Troy Garcia
LinkedIn – Troy Garcia

Steve Bissonnette – President, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE)
VISTE – Steve Bissonnette
LinkedIn – Steve Bissonnette

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