ARVEST Foundation to provide a $10,000 grant to keep the CARS program running
A funding cutback of about 60 percent had been anticipated for 2027.
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A big box store corporation's Foundation will provide a financial "shot in the arm" for CARS - a local service for people who need rides.
Thursday in Joplin, Arvest Bank employees gathered with workers from the Community Action Ride System to celebrate a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation.
A few weeks ago, the Economic Security Corporation announced a significant funding cutback would directly effect the CARS program.
CARS uses volunteer drivers, reimbursed for their mileage, to provide free rides to people without transportation in the Joplin metro.
A funding cutback of about 60 percent had been anticipated for 2027.
The funds will be used to help keep the Joplin-area transportation program up and running.
