Senior Rides and More has received a grant from Griswold Home Care’s charitable foundation for its work to promote senior independent living, health, and safety. This grant was awarded as part of the Foundation’s mission to support nonprofits dedicated to helping seniors and residents in need throughout their communities.
Founded in 1994, Senior Rides and More is a nonprofit that provides free one-on-one transportation and independent living services to local seniors throughout southwest Houston. The organization will use this grant to continue providing these services free of cost, which include transportation, minor household repairs, yard work, companionship, and assistance with paperwork and computers.
“At Griswold Home Care, helping our neighbors live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives at home has always been our top priority,” said Jim Vonderhaar, director of Griswold Home Care of Southwest Houston, which awarded the grant. “Senior Rides and More has made an incredible impact on the community by providing life-sustaining services to those who need it most. On behalf of the Jean Griswold Foundation, we are proud to support an organization that shares this same mission.”
The Jean Griswold Foundation is a private charity established by Griswold Home Care to further the company’s belief that care for the elderly and disabled should be available to all. Every dollar donated is used to further its mission to support programs and services that allow seniors to age in place. Formerly the Griswold Cares Foundation, the 501c3 nonprofit changed its name in 2016 to honor the founder of Griswold Home Care, Dr. Jean Griswold, who passed away in 2017. Those selected for grants help to advance the Foundation’s mission of supporting services to those in need so they may age in place. For more information please visit www.jeangriswoldfoundation.com.
