WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, 7171 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA  17112
OFFICE - 717-652-4841    FAX - 717-652-8158

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Senior Citizen Van Program - "The Gopher"

The West Hanover Township Senior Citizen's Van Program was formed in 1983 through a cooperative effort and agreement between the West Hanover Lions Club, the Dauphin County Commissioners (Dept of Aging) and the West Hanover of Township Board of Supervisors.  Over the years, each partner has had a special roll to play in providing free transportation for senior citizens to and from local businesses and doctor's offices near West Hanover Township.

Today, residents who are 60 years and older are eligible for the program.  Each resident participant must (except for emergencies) make reservations with a Dispatcher to arrange for pickup at least one (1) day in advance of the trip.  The volunteer van driver will pick up the resident and deliver the individual to their location and return them after their visit.  There is no cost to the service cost of the service.  

The van program volunteers do receive donations in support of the program from time to time, which are deposited into the program's fund for future use.  THANKS for all the donations!

 
Contact Dispatcher for a Reservation

Dispatchers can be reached Monday through Friday at:
717-652-1702
Between the hours of 10:00AM and 2:00PM


 
2008 Volunteer Dispatchers and Drivers

DISPATCHERS: 
Claire Zeiters (Coordinator)
Jim Zeiters
Cindy Ankney

DRIVERS:
Richard Burton
Rosie Edmondson
Raymond Geckle
Susan King
Jim Klinefelter
Leonard Koons
Mattie Kreamer
Sue Lyon
Dean Miller
John Potteiger
Ginny Reynolds
Tom Shope
Ben Williams
Claire Zeiters

 

 

 

 

last updated February, 2008