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Interlink Volunteer Caregivers asks Jerome County to match prior donation; commissioners seek veteran-specific data
Summary
Interlink reported driving 12,368 miles and 766 volunteer hours last year and requested matching funds; Commissioner Howell asked for a breakdown of veteran transports so the county can consider targeted veterans program funding.
Tonya Jolley, director of Interlink Volunteer Caregivers, told the commissioners her organization logged 12,368 miles transporting Jerome County residents, totaling 766 volunteer hours, and reimbursed more than $8,600 in fuel costs in the past year. Jolley asked the board to match or exceed last year’s donation; she did not specify an exact requested amount during the meeting.
Commissioner Charles Howell asked for a breakdown of trips and clients who are veterans so the county can consider directing funds through its veterans program; Tracee McKim said the county would like those figures. No formal motion was recorded at the meeting for additional funding.
