Spelled out it means that the program is reaching more than twoandahalf million people in a thousand communities everywhere in the United States and its territories. A survey of VISTAs rural Santa Clara project in California disclosed that the VISTA volunteers have generated a direct benefit to the community of $1.8 million. Volunteers organized a selfhelp housing project. increasing the residents net worth by $126.000. A mental health project was funded by NIMH for $168.000. A medical clinic for migrants received a $10.000 grant from the Ford Foundation and $750.000 from HEW. A senior citizens group found jobs for 60 people increasing the areas salary income by $120.000 annually. These fundings came about because of the efforts of VISTA volunteers.
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