Being able to go to the senior center, enjoy lunch with friends, and ‘shop’ in the food pantry makes my life much fuller. I love the folks I meet on the bus. We’ve developed some close friendships.
I have dialysis treatment three days a week. If it were not for the amazing volunteers, I wouldn’t receive my lifesaving treatment. Ellen, not only drives me, but she also truly cares about my well-being.
I often need rides to the VA for my medical appointments. Taking an Uber or Lyft would cost more than $100 round trip, and that’s impossible for me to afford on my VA and Social Security pensions.
Northwest Valley Connect is a lifeline to stay connected with my friends at the senior center. The drivers truly care about each one of us on the bus. I’d be sitting at home alone if not for NVC.
I love driving for Northwest Valley Connect because I get to know such interesting people and I know I am helping them live more productive and healthy lives. It’s hugely rewarding to know I am making a difference for so many seniors who might be homebound without...
