DuRide Provides Transportation for Seniors in Dubuque, the Tri-State Area

When it comes to supporting local non-profits, there might not be an easier and more impactful program than Kwik Care.

If you're not aware, Kwik Care has helped raise both funds and awareness for local nonprofits. Each month, Kwik Stop and Dairy Queen help collect donations for a different organization. Donations can be made easily by requesting your total purchase at any of those businesses (including at the gas pumps at Kwik Stop) be rounded up to the nearest dollar. The additional cents used to round up will be donated to the respective charity of the month.

The Kwik Care recipient for the month of September is DuRide, an organization that helps transport seniors (65+) to everything from doctor's appointments to grocery stores and recreational activities.

DuRide averages roughly 800 rides a month. Their drivers work on a volunteer basis. All it costs the rider is a $45 annual membership fee and $6/ride.

For many individuals, this service is a lifesaver. Without it, they wouldn't get the necessary care they need from doctors. They wouldn't get the socialization aspect that comes with attending church, local meetings, and more. Along with Heather Hamm of Kwik Stop/Rainbo Oil, DuRide's Executive Director Greg Orwoll stopped by the studio to talk about all that DuRide does for seniors in Dubuque, East Dubuque, and Asbury.

Here are all the locations where you can make a donation to DuRide in the month of September:

• Kwik Stop on Pennsylvania Avenue
• Kwik Stop on JFK Road
• Kwik Stop on University Avenue
• Kwik Stop on E. 16th Street
• BP Kwik Stop on E. 16^th Street
• Kwik Stop on Twin Valley Drive (Key West)
• Kwik Stop on Gateway Drive
• Family Mart by Kwik Stop on 32^nd & Central
• Kwik Stop in Peosta
• Kwik Stop in Delhi
• Kwik Stop on Kerper Boulevard

All month long, Kwik Stop and Dairy Queen will be taking donations that will go directly to DuRide via the aforementioned Kwik Care canisters at the counter or if customers request their purchase-total be rounded up to the nearest dollar (the difference going to DuRide). You can also make a donation via the brand new Kwik Stop Rewards app too!

Take a listen to my interview with Greg Orwoll of DuRide and Heather Hamm of Kwik Stop/Rainbo Oil below. Learn more about DuRide's services on their website!