Posts by Robert Maxwell
Meet Dave Gillard
Volunteer drivers are the key to keeping our seniors on the move. David (Dave) Gillard is one of our newest and most active drivers, giving the gift of a ride and friendship. Born and raised in Berlin Heights, OH, Dave attended Purdue University, where he also was a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) midshipman. After…
Read MoreSenior Citizens in Herndon Need Your Help!
(Herndon Patch, November 11, 2020) Make a Difference with Herndon Village Network During the ongoing pandemic, keeping healthy while accomplishing life’s basic tasks is vitally important for area senior citizens. Fortunately, for those who reside in Herndon, volunteer drivers with Herndon Village Network (HVN) make this a little easier. HVN drivers provide essential services, including:…
Read MoreHerndon Village Network Drivers Keep Senior Citizens Moving
(Herndon Patch, November 2, 2020) Meet One of Our Drivers! Herndon Village Network provides area senior citizens transportation for doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and many other important activities. This allows seniors to age in place, and it also helps them to remain active in and connected with the community. Key to keeping seniors moving are…
Read MoreProviding Sustenance and Sunshine
Herndon Village Network Supports Area Senior Citizens in Many Ways (Herndon Patch, October 19, 2020) At the beginning of the pandemic, Herndon Village Network rolled out its new emergency food program. Now in its eighth month, the program continues to provide additional food security and community connection for participating senior citizens at Herndon Harbor House…
Read MoreHerndon Senior Citizens Need Your Help!
(Herndon Patch, September 28, 2020) During the ongoing pandemic, keeping healthy while accomplishing life’s basic tasks is vitally important for area senior citizens. Fortunately, for those who reside in Herndon, volunteer drivers with Herndon Village Network (HVN) make this a little easier. HVN drivers provide essential services, including: Private transportation to “must do” doctor appointments,…
Read MoreLocal Nonprofits Work Together to Keep Senior Citizens Connected
(Herndon Patch, Sept 19, 2020) During the ongoing pandemic, Herndon Village Network (HVN) is working with RCC Rides to make sure senior citizens in Herndon and surrounding areas receive essential transportation services. These include private rides for “must do” errands like going to the doctor, shopping for groceries, and picking up prescriptions. The newfound cooperation…
Read MoreHerndon Village Network Continues Services through Pandemic
(Herndon Connection, July 15, 2020) During the ongoing pandemic, Herndon Village Network (HVN) is continuing to provide its essential transportation services to Herndon senior citizens. HVN’s vetted volunteers offer rides for “must do” errands like routine doctor appointments and grocery shopping. To help keep seniors healthy, drivers provide rides to one person/family at a time…
Read MoreIt Takes a Village: How Village Drive, Spring Hill and Herndon Are Taking On the Coronavirus
(Golden Gazette, June 2020) Neighbors helping neighbors: This is the idea behind the “village” service model. The model was developed in 2002 by residents of Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood who felt the need for an organized way to support each other as they grew older. The idea caught on across the country and, almost 20 years later, there are now 12 villages in…
Read MoreHerndon Village Network Provides Support to Senior Citizens
(Herndon Patch, May 26, 2020) Keeping healthy while accomplishing life’s basic tasks is vitally important for area senior citizens. Fortunately, for those who reside in Herndon, Herndon Village Network (HVN) continues to make this a little easier by providing essential services, including: Private transportation of healthy HVN members to “must do” doctor appointments, pharmacies, and…
Read MoreHVN Answers the Call for Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
(Fairfax County Emergency Information, April 21, 2020) Herndon Village Network Answers the Call for Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
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