NEIGHBOR RIDE INC
TOP-RATED 2012
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Target demographics: Seniors, age 60 and over
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Provide transportation that will reduce isolation and help local seniors remain active, independent and connected to the community.
Geographic areas served: Transportation is provided for Howard County seniors to destinations in a 900-square mile area.
Mission:
Neighbor Ride enhances the health and quality of life for Howard County's seniors by providing affordable, volunteer-based supplemental transportation.
Results:
The demand for Neighbor Ride's senior transportation service is at all-time highs, with volunteers providing an average of over 1,200 trips per month.
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Neighbor Ride
04/19/13
I'm proud to be a volunteer with Neighbor Ride. It is an organization that has been honored with many awards in recent years -- deservedly so! It is providing a much-needed service to the community, and with the aging of our population, such services as driving people to their medical appointments...
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aslaw
04/15/13
I have been volunteering for Neighbor Ride for almost 5 years, as a Ride Coordinator, Driver and a member of the Board. It is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever enjoyed. I particularly like engaging the passengers and drivers in conversation, and in knowing that Neighbor Ride has ...
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