Agency - Project CAR

Project CAR is a coordinated transportation system which seeks to provide safe, efficient transportation for senior citizens who are involved in activities sponsored by the supporting organizations. Project CAR volunteers serve those who are isolated from activities because of transportation needs.

Description:
Vans, cars and buses are scheduled to take registered riders to church activities, Senior Companion and RSVP assignments, and special scheduled activities. Sponsoring organizations are: First Congregational Church; First Lutheran Church; Our Savior's Lutheran Church; St John's Lutheran Church; St. Mark's Lutheran Church and the Senior Companion Program. Our purpose is to provide safe, efficient transportation. We provide a means for sponsoring churches' senior citizen members to worship and volunteer. Funding is obtained from contributions from sponsors, civic groups, the City of Sioux Falls and individual donations. Annually, the agency sponsors a fall fund raiser, the Soup, Sandwich, and Sweet Day.

History:
The Project CAR (Call-A-Ride) agency was formed in 1980. It began as a program for senior citizens and people with disabilities who needed rides to worship at participating churches. It has grown steadily over the years.

Contact people:

Kate Heligas, Manager, 605-332-2777 Wanda Todd, Dispatcher, (605) 332-2777

Address:

327 South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

Our address is 327 South Dakota Avenue. We are located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church. Please use entrance on 12th Street between Minnesota Avenue and Dakota Avenue.

Miscellaneous Information

Does this agency accept volunteers that are court ordered?
	No
Does this agency accept youth volunteers?
	No
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
	18
What is the standard minimum age requirement for youth volunteers?
	18 years
Does this agency accept corporate group volunteers?
	No
Do you have volunteer opportunities for families?
	No
Does your agency accept youth groups that are supervised by adults?
	No

Last updated on June 21, 2011