Collin County Committee

Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, located in Dallas, is one of the oldest hospice providers in Texas for patients suffering from a terminal illness. Symptom management, in-home medical equipment and bereavement counseling are provided by professionals and volunteers. The staff also helps people who need ongoing supportive care for acute or chronic health problems. VNA provides specialized programs designed to meet the needs of people in more than 20 counties in the state. The counties include Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hill, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rains, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt and Wise counties.

The Chisholm Trail Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Denton, TX, engages adults aged 55 and older to contribute their talent, wisdom, and experience towards building safer, healthier, and stronger communities. By partnering with over 100 nonprofits, RSVP addresses key focus areas such as disaster services, education, health, and food security, ultimately improving the lives of those in Denton County. Through initiatives like the Rockin' Readers Program, RSVP mobilizes volunteers to support children's literacy and educational needs, especially in the wake of challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, the organization plays a vital role in promoting health and wellbeing by reducing social isolation and providing essential services through volunteer efforts in hospitals and community health programs. Generated from the website