Island Connections Launches Matching Campaign For Senior Support

Island Connections has been providing free transportation to seniors and those with disabilities since May of 1997. They are celebrating their 29th year of service and launched their Matching Campaign which is going on through July 4th.

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All donations made through July 4th, up to $15,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar. The campaign is scheduled to end on the 4th of July to underscore the significance of supporting programs that promote freedom and autonomy among older adults and individuals with disabilities. .

The Match Challenge is made possible by the generous seed donors -Glenn and Nancy Tucker, Liz Cutler, Barbara (Binky) MacQuinn, and an anonymous donor

According to Carissa Tinker, the Executive Director of Island Connections "As a multigenerational Mainer, I know how deeply we value independence. My wish is for Mainers to know that asking for help when you need it is not a loss of independence, but a way of preserving it.”

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Board President Becky Heden said “This is a critical time to support Island Connections. We coordinated a record-breaking 5,591 rides last year, and we’re already on track to break that record again this year. The need is growing, and so is the importance of every donation.”

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Island Connections is also the "wheel" for the Meals on Wheels program and deliver food for the Food Access Project on Mount Desert Island..

Donations to the matching campaign may be made through Island Connection's website or mailed to 93 Cottage Street, Suite 101, Bar Harbor Maine, 04609. Call 207-288-4457 for more information.