HSHS St. John’s Foundation Donates Van to Senior Services of Central Illinois

HSHS St. John’s Foundation recently donated a new, wheelchair-accessible van to Senior Services of Central Illinois (SSCI) to transport local senior citizens to medical and other appointments.

HSHS St. John’s Foundation providing funding for the van, its regular maintenance and a driver.

“We’re really proud to support the senior transport van,” said Ali Farmer, Director, HSHS St. John’s Foundation. “It’s been a mission of ours at the foundation, and so many donor dollars have come together to support this incredible initiative."

The van joins SSCI’s fleet of eight other vans servicing its senior transport program, which provides transportation to individuals in Sangamon County who are 60 and older or at least 18 and living with a disability.

"The partnership between HSHS and SSCI is a wonderful example of what happens when two community organizations come together with a shared commitment to serve,” said Carol Harms, Executive Director, SSCI.

“Transportation should never stand between a senior and the care they need,” said Brian Brennan, President and CEO of HSHS St. John’s Hospital and HSHS’ Central Illinois Market. “We’re proud to partner on a practical solution that expands access and supports independence.”