Round Towner
Posted February 23, 2015 at 5:50 am by Tim Dustrude
The Round Towner
Here’s a letter from the ‘Round Towner folks…
Dear Editor:
‘RoundTowner celebrates its 1st year of service and continues to provide affordable transportation, in town, to our Friends and Neighbors. We are neighbors helping neighbors.
Without the ‘RoundTowner service, impaired elders and disabled people who do not drive must stay home or spend $15.00 to $20.00 for a taxi trip for medical care or to the store and back. Inclement weather, varying disability levels, stamina for carrying loads and preference to manage one’s own errands all make some of our neighbors seek public transportation assistance. Prior to our free or affordable service, some elderly folks did not go to the doctor or shop and eat nutritiously due to transportation expense. We are assisting these vulnerable people.
Since we received our non-profit certification last July, we have been working to raise funds to continue daily ‘RoundTowner ride service. This includes riders who can afford to make cash donations, which we appreciate immensely. The ride is FREE, donations are wonderful.
Will you help us succeed?
- We are endorsed by the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor, PeaceIsland Hospital, Skagit Valley College, Mullis Community Center, Village at the Harbour and the San Juan Island Family Resource Center.
- Community needs assessments indicate this is a critical service for our community.
- ‘RoundTowner has provided over 3,000 rides to our Friends and Neighbors who continue to call 298-6108 for prompt door-to-door ride service.
- ‘RoundTowner has just received a small grant from United Way of San Juan County in support of our program for which we are most thankful.
Our all-volunteer board and staff means receipts are applied only to the cost of operating our little Honda CRV.
Sincerely,
Curt VanHyning, Bob Barnhart, Sandi Ugrin, Board Members; Bob Reilly, Manager
San Juan Island Shuttle Systems, PO Box 954, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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What a great article on an essential service!! This has been selflessly created for the benefit of disabled and elders, for whom, as described, few options for transportation are available. Having worked with Friends & Neighbors at the senior center for 8 years, I saw how great the need is for this service; please support it in any way you can!! every bit helps,
Pam Fry
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