The Annual Harbison Residents and Board of Directors Meeting was held April 26th 2022 at the Harbison Community Center. Volunteers of the Harbison Area Transit Program were recognized for their years of transportation service to the Seniors and disabled in our community.
The Lester Gross Community Service Award was established in 2005 by the Harbison Community Association Board of Directors. The award recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding individuals or organizations who have made substantial and distinctive contributions to the betterment of the Harbison Community. These contributions demonstrate service, leadership, and vision which are symbolic of Mr. Gross’s service to the Harbison ideal.
The award this year is presented to the Wheels Harbison Area Transit.
In 1987 an independent study was done on the needs of Seniors and this study revealed many Seniors rarely left their home due to lack of transportation. In 1988 a matching funds grant provided by the Harbison Baptist Church was raised in the community and the transportation service was underway. Now in operation for 35 years, they now have 3 vans available in the program.
Wheels is a small non-profit agency that transports elderly and disabled Harbison residents to medical appointments, food, and shopping stores, at no charge. Wheels is a true cooperative ministry. Funding comes from foundations, churches, riders, and some businesses. All Board members, drivers and ancillary staff are volunteers. These volunteers offer their time and compassion in making life better for their passengers by giving them this transportation opportunity. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings the van is transporting Seniors to the local areas where they can attend to various needed services.
Endorsing the nomination of Wheels for this award are the grateful participants in the program and apartment managers who praise the efforts of these dedicated Wheels volunteers.
In the best spirit of volunteerism, we commend the Wheels Board, Their Drivers, and the Ancillary Support members of their program.
