Helping Others Motivates Volunteer Husband and Wife Team

William and Juanita Brittford dedicate two full days a week to driving seniors to various appointments as volunteers for the Community Transportation Program. "We love the work. We get to meet so many wonderful individuals who not only need the ride, but benefit from having someone to talk to."
                     
                     -William Brittford, Volunteer Driver

"I feel like we get as much out of our volunteer experience as the clients do out of the ride itself. We have become attached to so many of these folks, it is a wonderful way to give back to the community."

                    -Juanita Brittford, Volunteer

The Community Transportation program began in Columbus in 1974 and has since grown along with the growing number of seniors in Franklin County. According to the 2000 Census over 138,000 residents living in Franklin county were age 60 and older, representing 13% of the county’s population. By the year 2020 it is projected that over 226,000 county residents will be age 60 and older - a 63% projected growth from the 2000 Census results. The Community Transportation program is already operating at capacity. "We need additional vehicles and volunteer drivers to compensate for the growing number of elderly in our community who rely on us." 

              - Carl Herring, Community Transportation Program Director

Become a Volunteer Driver:
Call (614) 253-2740 Ext. 2355 or email or complete our Volunteer Inquiry

Support This Vital Community Program:                Contributions can be made by calling (614) 253-2740 Ext. 2427

In Need of Transportation:
Call (614) 253-2740 Ext. 2361