The Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation

TRANSPORTATION FOR ELDERLY HOMELESS (15 Passenger Van)

Grant Information
Categories Community
Location Texas
Cycle Year 2012
Organization Information
Organization Name (provided by applicant) Turning Point Center
Organization Name (provided by automatic EIN validation)
EIN
Website http://www.turningpointcenter.org
Contact Information
Contact Name Isha Desselle
Phone 7139570099
E-mail isha@turningpointcenter.org
Address
1701 Jacquelyn Drive
Houston
TX
77055
Additional Information
Used for We will purchase a van to transport elderly homeless people to doctor appointments, grocery store, social security office, food stamp office, etc. We have already received $13,600 of $42,000 required.
Benefits It will provide the elderly homeless with transportation to receive the benefits that they need in order to get back on their feet and begin living an independent life with the dignity they deserve.
Proposal Description The entire amount of the grant money will be used to purchase a 15-passenger van to transport elderly homeless people from Turning Point Center to doctor's appointments, social security administration office, food stamp office, employment agencies (where appropriate), grocery store, hair cuts, and other facilities to assist the individuals in becoming independent again.