Journey Through Time Gala

Description

We provide free transportation to anyone over age 60 needing rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, dialysis, family events. Most of our clients are older, some medically fragile and any request is valid. So far this year we've driven 59,942 miles to over 5,300 destinations. We are facing turbulent times as our finding that comes to us from Area Agency on Aging, has been cut in half. This is direct government support, and we have been their transportation provider for many years. As their funding is slashed, it directly affects us. Over the past two years this funding has dropped by $100,000. 
 
All this is happening as the oldest of the baby boomers will be 80 next year and Gen X is now turning 60. Our phones are ringing off the hook and each month we are receiving nearly 100 calls from NEW individuals seeking assistance. Our volunteer drivers provide care, not just a ride. We offer door to door service and don't drive away if the client doesn't come to the car. Our drivers have often found clients needing medical assistance and we are there to make sure it is provided. We also know that other van services often make their clients wait up to two hours before they have their ride and that is unacceptable, especially for those receiving chemo or dialysis. We show up when the ride is needed. 
 
To help close our funding gap we are having our fist gala on October 2nd. We are seeking sponsorships at all levels. I still have the Title Sponsorship available and spots at all additional levels. Plus we are arranging $750 tables (invite your friends) and individual seats at $95 each.