by Rachel Simon | Apr 23, 2021 | Stories from the Road
This week human services agencies across the country celebrated National Volunteer Appreciation Week, a special opportunity to recognize the remarkable people in our community that go that extra mile to serve those in need. This year was an especially challenging...
by Rachel Simon | Feb 25, 2021 | Stories from the Road
The early stages of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout have not been without its challenges. Short supplies of vaccine, coupled with difficulties in booking appointments, have created obstacles for many older adults. In addition, for older, frail adults who do not drive...
by Rachel Simon | Feb 18, 2021 | Stories from the Road
Virtually every single aspect of our lives has changed over the past year. As we have adapted to our new “COVID-normal” we have learned how to do just about everything in a new way. We have reimagined how to work, learn, worship, grieve, socialize and even give back...
by Rachel Simon | Oct 30, 2020 | Stories from the Road, Transportation for seniors, Volunteer drivers
Liz Jones is an entrepreneur, mom of two teenagers and self-declared volunteer extraordinaire. The Herndon resident admits that she finds it hard to sit still and is always looking for ways to give back to her community. As a member of the “sandwich generation”,...
by Rachel Simon | Feb 11, 2020 | Stories from the Road
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) awarded a two-year grant to the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) to fund transportation programs that support volunteer driving networks for non-driving seniors and adults with disabilities throughout Northern...
