Going above and beyond for our senior citizens.
“I believe that our seniors, who have worked a lifetime and raised our families, deserve dignity and respect, and I’m committed to supporting programs and initiatives that deliver on this fundamental principle.” – Commissioner Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez
Commissioner Rodriguez has worked to assist Bexar County senior citizens in two big ways. First, through his support of Christian Senior Services, a non- profit organization focused on provide nutritious meals to frail or disabled seniors. Every year, while serving as Commissioner for Precinct 1, he has been able to provide funding to CSS to assist them in continuing service to seniors in the unincorporated areas of Bexar County. Their Meals on Wheels program has resulted in 65% of the seniors who receive home-delivered meals experiencing improved health conditions and 75% of the seniors who receive this service improving their mental health, by eliminating their sense of isolation. In recent years, through his support and advocacy, the county has been able to provide additional funding to CSS, which has allowed them to apply for and receive additional funding from the state.
The second way the Commissioner gives back is through his own non-profit organization, established as a promise he made to help seniors fulfill their promises to Our Lady of San Juan. The Road Senior Valley Promise (or RSVP) hosts an annual Golf Tournament which reaches out to members of the community to sponsor these trips. Since founding RSVP, there have been thirty trips and more than 1,200 senior citizens and 160 volunteers who have travelled more than three thousand miles to visit Our Lady of San Juan. The proceeds from this tournament cover the cost for transportation and food for more than 250 of our senior citizens.
