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Kerr•Konnect is a Texas 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Our Mission is to connect the Kerrville area community by providing safe and reliable transportation that will help maintain independence and enhance quality of life. Our vision is that of a citizenry confident it has a means of transportation to destinations they wish to reach in order to live productive, healthy and engaged lives.
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Kerr•Konnect is establishing an advance on-call volunteer driver service available to anyone over the age of 18 with an emphasis on 55+ seniors. The initial operating area will be a 10 mile radius from the Kerr County courthouse which encompasses Ingram, Center Point and the southern portion of Gillespie County. Requests for rides must be made with at least 48 hours advance notice. “RideScheduler”, an on-line accessible software system specifically designed for volunteer driver organizations will become the core operational component. Volunteer drivers must pass criminal background as well as driving record checks and received training in system operation and expected conduct. We are scheduled to start accepting memberships in August and begin scheduling rides in mid September.
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All drivers will have their own automobile insurance, but the organization will also provide excess auto liability, personal liability and medical coverages. Rides will cost $4.00 for a round trip. An annual enrollment fee of $20.00 (which may be paid through donors or other sources) will be charged to offset data input and administrative costs.
Eventually our Program Manager will be a paid a modest salary, however all other participants in the program will be unpaid volunteers.
Kerr•Konnect ridership revenue will form only a small portion of its operational expenses.
Once it has shown its worth and value to the residents of Kerr County, we believe that local government entities, foundations, individuals and the medical community will clearly see a return on investment that encourages them to provide additional support. The need for such transportation has been cited for inclusion in the Kerrville Comprehensive Plan.
Kerr•Konnect has been provided with several grants which will enable the organization to get underway by obtaining computers and telephones, leasing the ride software, obtaining all other office furniture, material and equipment, developing the organization website, and the printing and distribution of promotional material. We hope to start operation in September.
Eventually our Program Manager will be a paid a modest salary, however all other participants in the program will be unpaid volunteers.
Kerr•Konnect ridership revenue will form only a small portion of its operational expenses.
Once it has shown its worth and value to the residents of Kerr County, we believe that local government entities, foundations, individuals and the medical community will clearly see a return on investment that encourages them to provide additional support. The need for such transportation has been cited for inclusion in the Kerrville Comprehensive Plan.
Kerr•Konnect has been provided with several grants which will enable the organization to get underway by obtaining computers and telephones, leasing the ride software, obtaining all other office furniture, material and equipment, developing the organization website, and the printing and distribution of promotional material. We hope to start operation in September.
Contact us at 830-315-5377
