Happy Anniversary to Neighbor Ride

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: October 3, 2008

Neighbor Ride, a volunteer based nonprofit with Clarksville roots, is celebrating a fourth anniversary of service in an exciting way. To decrease isolation and improve the quality of life for those 60 and over, they have teamed with the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County to promote volunteerism. A wealth of talent and experience among older community residents make them a perfect fit to fill volunteer needs, but older people do not always have transportation.

Neighbor Ride volunteers use their own vehicles to offer low-cost transportation to those 60 and older for medical and personal care appointments, religious services, social outings, shopping and other day-to-day activities.

As of Oct. 1, Neighbor Ride and the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County have jointly established the Senior Volunteer Fund through a generous contribution from Ascend One EDGE Fund. Seniors seeking transportation from Neighbor Ride for volunteer activities will be able to travel at half-price through the Senior Volunteer Fund through the end of 2008. With community support, they hope the special discount can be extended indefinitely. Now is the ideal season for beginning a volunteer activity. You will find it’s a tremendous blessing to yourself as well as to others.

All those interested in participating in the Senior Volunteer Initiative as a driver or passenger should call Neighbor Ride at 410-884-RIDE (7433) for more information or to register as a passenger. You’ll be glad you made the call.

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