CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The official results of Toyota’s Cars for Good contest are in — ITNCharlestonTrident finished a close second.
Despite the disappointment of coming so close to winning a brand new Toyota Prius, ITN Executive Director Jim Ledbetter said the organization has greatly benefited from exposure garnered by the contest.
Please vote TODAY for ITNCharlestonTrident.
They are a finalist in the Toyota Cars For Good Program, an online competition for non-profits who use cars to meet their missions. The winner receives a new Toyota Prius. For ITNCharlestonTrident, it will be used to continue providing personal transportation to seniors and the visually impaired, anytime for any purpose. As of this posting, ITNCharlestonTrident is in second place! One minute of your time to click and vote will help make a difference in many lives.
And, don’t forget to spread the word by sharing this link. Thank you!
ITNCharlestonTrident is a finalist for the Toyota Cars For Good Program.
Please mark your calendar for June 15th and vote for ITNCharlestonTrident.
We are one of only FIVE organizations nationwide that are competing for votes on June 15.
The winner will receive a NEW Toyota.
Four weeks from today (Wednesday, June 15). Please vote for ITNCharlestonTrident at Facebook.com/Toyota.
The seniors and visually impaired riders we provide dignified transportation to say THANK YOU!
PLEASE help spread the word!
ITNCharlestonTrident is happy to announce we’ve been named a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars For Good program. Every day for 100 days, beginning later this month, five different organizations will compete for the most votes with the daily winners being awarded a new Toyota. The next step is for all of you to VOTE for us on Wednesday, June 15th, on Toyota’s Facebook page, facebook.com/Toyota. The new Toyota will help us tremendously in maintaining our dignified transportation program for seniors and visually impaired individuals in Charleston County. Please visit Toyota’s Facebook page for more information on the 100 Cars For Good program and to learn more about ITNCharlestonTrident, “Opening More Than Car Doors”. Thank you.
ABC NEWS 4
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) – Using their own cars, a local organization continues to provide services to the elderly – despite soaring gas prices. [ITNCharlestonTrident] transports the elderly and those who can no longer drive. The organization is mainly volunteers with three paid employees.
[ITNCharlestonTrident] said they haven’t seen a decrease in volunteers despite gas prices. Wood Struthers has been volunteer driving for years, and said he is spending a lot of cash on the endeavor.
“Talking considerable cash, I pay $2,000 in gas a year,” Struthers said. Struthers said that amount is additional to what he spends regularly on gas. “I don’t think about costs a whole lot. If I did I wouldn’t sleep well at night.”
According to [ITNCharlestonTrident], gas prices are concern but they have not had a decrease in the number of volunteers.”Getting the riders where they need to go is the important thing,” said Struthers.
Volunteer drivers Wood Struthers and Terry Brown were interviewed on ABC TV
Ch 4.
Ch 4 interviewed Wood after he dropped off a member rider and interviewed Terry Brown outside of our office.
The subject is how is the rising cost of gas is affecting volunteers who drive their own vehicles in the course of volunteering for a local organization.
College of Charleston
Brenda Sanders of the College of Charleston accepts a 2010 Community Partner Award for ongoing support of the SC Aging in Place Coalition by students of her Gerontology class.
Left to right: Janet Schumacher, Chairman – SCAIP, Kelley Hallmann, Chairman of Aging in Place Week and Brenda Sanders, Gerontology Class Instructor
A College of Charleston gerontology professor and her students have been recognized for making a difference in the Charleston community. Sociology Instructor Brenda Sanders accepted the 2010 Community Partner Award from the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition for creating opportunities for gerontology students to serve seniors in the Lowcountry through internships, volunteer experiences and service learning opportunities.
Every gerontology student participates in a service-learning project. There are about 20 students in the gerontology class and they help with Respite Care Ministries which provides respite for caregivers of those with dementia or to act as drivers for ITN (Independent Transportation Network), a non-profit that provides transportation for senior citizens. In fact, junior Olivia Rothschild, who is currently enrolled in Aging and the Family, provided ITNCharlestonTrident’s 25,000th ride on February 25, 2011. The students also help with events during National Aging in Place week.
Read the full article at www.news.cofc.edu
Ken Burger
The Post and Courier
Three mornings a week, Paul Franklin drives from downtown Charleston to James Island to make a very special delivery – Dr. Curtis Worthington.
Despite his 85 years, the good doctor still spends his days in the Waring Historical Library at the Medical University of South Carolina, one of the most important collections in the country.
Then later in the day, Franklin picks Worthington up and deposits him safely back home.
Over the years, they’ve formed a friendship during these intimate times spent together. But it’s more than that.
Both are part of ITN (Independent Transportation Network) Charleston Trident, a volunteer group that provides rides to those in the community who need them.
“Paul is one of the reasons I haven’t given it up,” the doctor said on a recent morning commute. “Together, we’ve solved several of the world’s most pressing problems.”
Read the full story in The Post and Courier.
The Post & Courier
A ride with the mayor
Mayor Joe Riley, volunteering as a driver for the day, opens the door to his car on Monday for Edward Clifford, the 25,000th rider using the Independent Transportation Network. The all-volunteer network helps transport Lowcountry seniors so that they can remain independent but still have a way to get around.
Left to right: Mr. Clifford, Mayor Riley departing for Mr. Clifford's home.
Left to right: Mr. Clifford, Terry Brown (Chair-ITNCharlestonTrident Board of Trustees and volunteer driver), Mayor Riley presenting Mr. Clifford with a plaque commemorating the 25,000 Ride Celebration.
Read the article in The Post and Courier
Mr. Pryor provided Ms. Hunter a ride for a medical appointment in West Ashley in celebration of ITNCharlestonTrident’s 25,000 ride since its FIRST RIDE on Nov. 15, 2006.
Left to right: Mr. Pryor, Elizabeth Hunter, Terry Brown (ITNCharlestonTrident Chair-Board of Trustees and active Volunteer Driver)
ITNCharlestonTrident greatly appreciates the support provided by the City of Charleston enabling ITN to provide seniors and the visually impaired rides 24/7/365 with no ride purpose restrictions. Over the last 12 months volunteer drivers have provided 51% of all rides.
