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River Cities United Way seeks sustained funding for health workers; wins Lyft grant to extend rides after transit hours
Summary
River Cities United Way said ARPA funds that supported community health workers are exhausted and that demand for rent and utility assistance remains high; the nonprofit obtained a Lyft grant to provide client rides after transit hours in Kingman and Lake Havasu.
Ashley Wood, CEO of River Cities United Way, told the Tri‑City Council that ARPA funding used to start community health‑worker positions has ended and that partners have absorbed those workers into ongoing programs. She said demand for rent and utility assistance remains high and some federal emergency funds remain paused due to federal budget issues.
Wood said United Way secured a grant from United Way Worldwide to fund Lyft rides for clients after transit hours and during evening periods in Kingman and Lake Havasu City (Bullhead City inclusion is under development). The rides…
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