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EPISODE · Dec 21, 2023 · 15 MIN

Nonprofit Offers Transportation Help for Seniors

from Life Happens · host Kim Hegwood

"Assistance for Seniors with Low Vision: A lot of our seniors being older in their seventy's, eighty's, even 90s vision is a problem, and that is one of the handicaps as we age that comes into play."— Debby Posso   Welcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood! In this episode, our special guest, Debby Posso from Senior Rides and More joins Kim Hegwood to discuss their nonprofit organization that offers free transportation assistance for seniors in need. Debby shares the inspiring story of how the organization was founded and how it has grown over the past 29 years. She walks us through the process of accessing their services and explains how volunteers play a crucial role in helping seniors get to their appointments and various errands. Tune in to learn more about this incredible initiative and how it is making a difference in the lives of seniors in the Houston area.   How to Contact www.SeniorRidesandMore.org Office: (713) 772-8181 Email:  [email protected]   Bio: Debby Posso joined Senior Rides and More in April 2007 as a part-time Volunteer Scheduler. She graduated from The University of St. Thomas (Houston) in 1986 with a BA in Political Science has worked in the Office of the District Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service, and later as a paralegal at a large Houston law firm. Shortly before the birth of her first son in 1993, she left the legal field to become a stay-at-home mom and community volunteer. Debby is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Houston; a volunteer for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science; was the 2007-2008 Volunteer Guild President of the Houston Museum of Natural Science and served on the HMNS Board of Trustees during that year. Through the Junior League, Debby volunteered with BEAR (Be a Resource for Kids) – Harris County Children’s Protective Services, Aids Foundation Houston’s Stone Soup Pantry, and Texas Children’s Hospital Cancer Center.     In November 2013, Debby became the Executive Director at Senior Rides and More. She has worked with the Board in securing grants for Senior Rides so that its programs can continue to help senior citizens in the Houston and Fort Bend areas. Debby is passionate about working hand-in-hand with the Board of Directors to ensure the success and growth of Senior Rides and More.    ________________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/ Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCare LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcare   Your Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880      

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