SoberRide program running short on funding
The WANADA supported program that offers free cab rides home to people in the Washington region who have been drinking around certain holidays may not be available on Independence Day.
Kurt Erickson, president of The Washington Regional Alcohol Program's SoberRide program, says declining contributions from private supporters because of the economic downturn have left the program with a $31,000 gap between revenues and the cost of cab fares.
SoberRide has been offering free rides home to people on St. Patrick's Day, July 4, Halloween and during the Christmas – New Year's period for 17 years.
Erickson says if that money can't be found, the program won't be offered over the July 4 holiday.
WANADA members wishing to make a contribution to this worthwhile program can do so by going to http://www.wrap.org/soberride/
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