PHOENIX – Arizona State Veteran Home-Phoenix (ASVH-Phoenix) is seeking community support to raise $150,000 for two new wheelchair-accessible vehicles for its residents, the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services announced. The two vehicles will replace the home’s current vehicles.
“It will allow the residents to have a more dependable and reliable means of transportation as our two current vehicles have aged past their useful life expectancy,” ASVH-Phoenix Administrator Jeffery Cook said. “We’re excited for the residents’ and families’ satisfaction with the services we can offer our Veterans.”
ASVH-Phoenix is looking to purchase a new passenger bus, similar to an airport shuttle van, which is capable of accommodating up to 5 Veterans in wheelchairs and an additional 6 Veterans to safely transport residents to community events. The home would also like to purchase a smaller van that can accommodate up to two wheelchairs that will be utilized to transport residents to medical appointments.
“We are excited about getting these new vehicles so we can continue to go on outings and ensure that our Veterans are safe and enjoy the experience,” said ASVH-Phoenix Recreational Therapist Brittany Tashner.
“Our Veterans have done so much for us, and this is a small way for our community to show them our appreciation,” she added.
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