06/03/2026
We want to give a heartfelt shout-out to York County Council on Aging Director Lauren Giles for the incredible support and generosity shown to our community.
When the MyRide buses were no longer operating, Lauren stepped in without hesitation and agreed to transport our guests from Pathways to the soup kitchen for lunch, and then safely return them to Pathways using the York County Access vans. Lauren also made arrangements for a York County Access van to travel down Saluda Street so individuals could still access Outreach at St. Mary’s or get breakfast at the soup kitchen.
This is a beautiful example of how different agencies can come together to truly care for our community. Because of this partnership, many of our guests are able to receive at least one meal a day and have reliable transportation to access vital services such as IDs, Social Security cards, dental and medical appointments, and the many resources provided by Outreach at St. Mary’s.
We are deeply thankful and incredibly grateful for this kindness, collaboration, and compassion.
Jan M Stephenson