October 24, 2012 – The Rockwall City Council approved contracts funding STAR Transit and Rockwall County Committee on Aging for the upcoming year at its regular meeting on October 15.
STAR Transit provides public transportation in Rockwall County. A big portion of STAR’s ridership is in the City Limits of Rockwall. The council funds $20,000 annually to help provide transportation for medical, employment, grocery shopping or other needs to its citizens.
“Service in Rockwall is booming, and we’re trying to add our seventh bus,” said Omega Hawkins, STAR Transit General Manager, noting the great relationship the organization has with the city. “The need is there.” For more information about STAR Transit or to schedule a ride, please call 972-563-5875.
Rockwall County Committee on Aging receives $25,000 annually from the City to support nutritional programs for the elderly and disabled and senior services within the City, primarily through the Meals on Wheels program.
“Meals on Wheels is committed to the belief that seniors have the right to live independently in their own homes for as long as safely possible,” said Margie VerHagen, executive director of the program. “The City of Rockwall provides funding, volunteers and advocacy to the organization to match federal and state grants to help grow and expand services to our elders.”
Rockwall County Committee on Aging also provides information and educational seminars for benefits counseling, prescription drugs and senior health information and caregiver support. For more information, contact RCCOA at 972-771-9514.
Submitted by Judy Evans.
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