Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area (ESC) is proud to announce the one-year anniversary of their Community Action Ride System (CARS) program!
Since its inception, the CARS program has grown from just five volunteer drivers to 30, completing more than 210,000 miles and serving 578 destinations across four counties. To commemorate this milestone, they will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Joplin, Neosho, Carthage, Webb City, and Barton County Chambers of Commerce.
Join ESC on Thursday, May 1 at 1:00 pm at their central office, which is located at 302 Joplin Avenue. Several of their volunteer CARS drivers will be present to help celebrate this achievement and the community is invited to join in recognizing the hard work and dedication of the volunteers who make an impact in the CARS program.
About the Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area:
Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (ESC) is a private non-profit Community Action Agency, created in October 1965 to serve the needs of low-income individuals and families. The Vision: A thriving community of neighbors that is free from poverty. The mission is to provide comprehensive services that instill hope and share opportunities to eliminate the conditions of poverty and help neighbors achieve self-sufficiency. Community work and direct services include utility assistance, homeless programs, homeless employment opportunities, disaster funding, head start, early head start, employment and training, weatherization, and home repair.
Reference:
Isa Greenwood, Resource Development Director
Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area
417.781.0352
igreenwood@escswa.org
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