 Assisted
transportation for frail elderly and disabled adults who
because of physical limitations are not able to use public transportation
services. LVC volunteers provide transportation for needs such as:
- Medical appointments
- Cancer treatments
- Physical therapy, chiropractic care, hydrotherapy, speech therapy
- Grocery shopping, prescription pick up, Interfaith Food pick
up
- Errands, voting and non-medical needs.
In 2007, LVC volunteers provided nearly 48,000 miles of
assisted transportation.
Supportive Services for Loudoun County residents
who have physical disabilities, but because of age or income are not
eligible for services provided by the county, state or federal governments.
Caregivers provide services such as:
- Grocery shopping for the carereceiver
- Meal preparation
- Food bank delivery
- Respite sitting to assist families who care for family members with Alzheimers, dementia, ALS, Parkinson's disease
- Light housework
- Friendly visiting
- Help with paperwork
- Yard work
- Simple home repairs
In 2007, LVC volunteers served close to 7,800 hours of
volunteer time.
Daily Money Management Program that provides assistance to vulnerable
low-income persons with few financial resources. This pilot program
was recently launched with support and assistance from the AARP Foundation.
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