Posts Tagged ‘Senior Transportation’
Kennebunk signs onto ITNCountry pilot project to boost independence through transportation
June 16, 2021MarketWatch: “No license, no problem”
June 16, 2021ITNLanier Pickleball Classic a big success!
May 14, 2019The 1st Annual Pickleball Classic was held on April 23 & 24th at the Nopone Road Community Center as a benefit event for ITNLanier. Funds raised will help keep ITNLanier ride costs down as the service continues to help Hall County Seniors and the Visually Impaired get out and about when they can no longer drive for themselves.
Twenty-six teams – fifty-two pickleball players enjoyed the new Hall County Parks & Leisure venue on Nopone Road for two days of bracket play. Players recognized the generosity of Twenty-four sponsorships from the community and were impressed with the organization of the event. Pickleball players from all over the North Georgia region enjoyed two days of spirited play and fellowship.
Here are the First and Second Place Winners from the Women’s and Men’s Novice and Intermediate divisions:
This was a very successful event that will clearly grow each year. Plans are being made for April of 2020 and many of this year’s players are expected to return.
For Video and Photos of all the Action, see the ITNLanier Face Book Page.
Senators Collins, King Present Maine Senior Transportation Nonprofit with Congressional Resolution Commemorating One Millionth Ride
May 1, 2018“Westbrook, ME – At an event at Independent Transportation Network of America’s (ITNAmerica) headquarters today celebrating the organization’s one millionth ride for seniors, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King presented Katherine Freund, the founder and president of ITNAmerica, with the text of a congressional resolution they authored commemorating this significant milestone. Their resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate last week. ”
Everyday Heroes
July 17, 2017
ITNAmerica founder and executive director Katherine Freund was featured on everydayheroesproject.com, a multimedia project that tells the stories of ordinary people transforming their communities.
From the Everyday Heroes website: “These unsung heroes work on the ground to raise their neighbors out of poverty and help the needy when public institutions fail. We share their stories in hopes that you too will hear the call to action and help those who need it most.”
That’s exactly what ITNAmerica does, and what Katherine has spent decades doing — working to support our neighbors. In ITNAmerica‘s case, it’s our older neighbors we’re focusing on, making sure they have access to safe, reliable transportation. Because mobility is part of a healthy fulfilling life.
We’re excited to see Katherine recognized as an everyday hero. Read the full story here.
Flashback, Phil Bowhay: Going my way?
April 17, 2017One of the better things about not driving anymore — seriously mature, visually impaired, among other things — is the people you meet. Those behind the wheel that pick you up, drive you around and bring you home again, or to hither and yon, your choice. I tell you this as a public service. Sure, there are friends and relatives who are happy to give a ride, but now and then, well, you know the rest.
Of course, if you live in the center of Pacific Grove, it’s an easy walk or stroll to Grove Market, Fandango or any number of fine establishments. On the other hand, if you want to visit Ryan Ranch, Monterey, Carmel, the airport or places in between and beyond, better to pay a little, with no strings attached. All of this takes me back to the good old days when we hitchhiked. Lots of stories there, but later.
Lexington Herald Leader: It’s like Uber for seniors — complete with ‘arm-through-arm’ walk to the door
December 11, 2016ITNBluegrass Executive Director Laura Dake stands with rider Jack Carty. Carty, 88, works five to six days a week and gets rides from ITNBluegrass to get there. Photo provided BY TOM MARTIN
Laura Dake is executive director of ITN or Independent Transportation Network-Bluegrass. Due to a recent injury that left me temporarily unable to drive, I turned to ITN for transportation around Lexington and quickly discovered what an important difference this nonprofit is making in so many lives in the Bluegrass area. So, I invited Laura to share information about her organization.
Q: First, a brief history on the origins of ITN-Buegrass.
A: About 10 years ago or so, ITN-America decided to launch its model nationwide. In 2007, a lady named Gale Reece had recently retired and was looking for a project in the local community that had something to do with aging. She was particularly interested in housing, but went to the city of Lexington and was told that the real issue in this area was transportation — that people couldn’t really live in their homes without the transportation to get places. They found that ITN-America had started to launch their model nationwide, submitted an application to ITN-America, and it was accepted. I came onboard as a fundraiser because the requirement was that the affiliate needed to raise about $125,000 in order to start.
ITNMontereyCounty was honored to be interviewed on Brickman Banter
October 6, 2016ITNMontereyCounty was honored to be interviewed on Brickman Banter. To reach the ITNMontereyCounty portion of the interview please begin about 30 minutes in.