Community Corner
Herndon Village Network Helps Senior Citizens Get Out and About
Neighbors Helping Neighbors One Ride at a Time
Herndon Village Network is thrilled to kick off another year of serving senior citizens residing in the Herndon 20170 area. The nonprofit organization’s vetted volunteers provide the elderly much-needed transportation for appointments, shopping, social outings, and more. This more organized concept of neighbors helping neighbors encourages older residents to age in the Herndon community and allows them to maintain established routines and connections, which results in a higher quality of life.
In 2017, Herndon Village Network saw its organization grow to include 63 senior citizen members, who pay only $20 per year for unlimited access to day and evening transportation on weekdays and weekends. During the year, 28 volunteer drivers provided members 440 rides, totalling 7,894 miles. Based on feedback from members, even more impressive was the way in which drivers interacted with their senior riders.
Mary, who uses Herndon Village Network transportation for shopping, hair appointments, and doctor visits, explains “Each person who drives you is like an old friend.”
Kay agrees. “The drivers are delightful…. Herndon has become a town I don’t want to leave, and Herndon Village Network has made this possible.”
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Herndon Village Network invites every senior citizen, age 55 or older, who no longer can drive—or who feels uncomfortable driving—to become a member this year. The only requirements are that members pay a $20 annual fee, schedule transportation at least 48 hours in advance, and reside, permanently or temporarily, in the Herndon 20170 zip code. Herndon Village Network also invites volunteers interested in making a difference in the lives of the elderly to become a member of its vetted driving team. For more information about becoming a member, volunteering as a driver, or making a donation, please call (703) 375-9439, send an email to herndonvillagenetworkinfo@gmail.com, or visit www.HerndonVillageNetwork.org.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors One Ride at a Time
Herndon Village Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Herndon area senior citizens.
For more information, visit www.herndonvillagenetwork.org.
