Driving Hope Of Texas

03/16/2024

Government finally replacing Diving Hope—at a dollar a ride.

COPPERAS COVE — A new transit service from the Hill Country Transit District — also known as the HOP — may be set to debut in the major Central Texas

09/28/2023

Driving Hope is Really, Really Tired:
Suspending Operations Sept. 30, 2023 after four and a half years of operation.

From Staci Kinnear, Executive Director:

"It’s with a really broken heart that I share that Driving Hope will shut down operations effective this Friday. Inflation is hard on everyone, and that does not exclude non-profits that provide an absolutely necessary service.

With that being said, first and foremost, I ask that you pray for our riders. This makes a HUGE impact on their lives..."

From Philip Hohle, former Executive Director and acting webmaster:

"The board is on record voting at a special meeting in September to suspend operations, or as they say, mothball the operation. In my personal (unofficial) opinion, this shutdown is mostly due to some changes coming from the area's public transportation provider, who has gone on record stating they are in the process of acquiring vehicles to provide rides on demand in the coming months. The fares for this service are expected to be much lower than what Driving Hope has to charge. Likewise, governmental funding that once subsidized our riders is expected to be reallocated to the public transportation provider.

In many ways, the life of our beloved not-for-profit has reached the end of the road. We have provided thousands of rides over hundreds of thousands of miles in a period where there were few options for these medical patients scattered around the area.

Just over the last 12 months, with the help of all our staff and supporters, Driving Hope:

Gave 3,730 rides, averaging 311 per month.
Our vans drove 120,578 miles, averaging 32.33 miles per ride.

Over that period, we purchased $17,996.58 worth of fuel and $1,514.53 worth of oil changes.

We had no rider complaints.
And we had no accidents, praise God.

The first non-emergency medical transportation ride officially provided by DHT was on March 26, 2019. Last one will be Friday, September 29, 2023.

Of course, should circumstances change concerning transportation needs, the organization may still have a future. For now, it is certain that the wheels must be taken off the road. The tread is a little thin.

Thank you all."

08/28/2023

It’s time! We are now taking audition videos for the Driving Hope of Texas benefit Talent Show Down! The event will be October 8th, 2023 at Bare Bones BBQ in Gatesville, TX.

We are looking for The best talent in Central Texas to show off and raise money for this great cause! Each age group will have a judges choice 1st and 2ndplace and an audience choice 1st and 2nd place! CASH PRIZES!

Singing, dancing, instrumental, clean comedy, gymnastics routines, karate, etc. If you have a talent, we want you to compete! 🎼🎷🎻🤸🏾‍♂️👯‍♀️💃🏿

We have twenty 17 and under spots and Twenty 18 and over spots to fill!

Direct message Driving Hope of Texas with your audition video. This can be a part a of song, a whole song or a description of your talent (in case you don’t have available footage).

💜Driving Hope of Texas is a non emergent medical transportation company serving Bell, Coryell and surrounding counties. We transport all patients, but specialize in Rural areas where public transportation is not available 💜

Help us raise money so that we can serve even more of our elderly cancer and dialysis patients while showing your community what you’re made of! Can’t wait to hear from you!

If you are chosen, the enrty fee is a $25 donation💜

Some routines may require two spots depending on duration of your act.

Enter using this Jot Form for the talent show: https://form.jotform.com/222196075330047

08/24/2023

We have an urgent mechanical need! We appreciate ANY amount and we appreciate prayers!

We have an emergent mechanical issue that needs to be addressed so that we can get back on the … Staci Kinnear needs your support for Urgent Mechanical Issue

07/12/2023

We are going to do a question and answer video with our New Executive director!

Ask anything you want about driving Hope and we’ll answer them in the live!

07/01/2023

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06/28/2023

💜Give away time! 💜

To enter…

🟣 Go follow/like the Driving Hope of Texas page

🟣 Like and share this post

🟣 tag three friends!

🟣 comment (be sure to comment on this ORIGINAL post or it won’t count)

We have a BIG goal of reaching 1,000 followers! Once we reach our goal, we will do the drawing!

06/28/2023

Looking up transport options and this popped up. Pretty proud of that #1 spot! We work VERY hard for it. We are dedicated to kind, caring, efficient, comfortable and timely rides for our clients.

Want to get involved? We have LOTS of volunteer opportunities.

06/25/2023

Driving Hope is looking for volunteers to serve on a fundraiser committee. Our hope is to get enough volunteers so that everyone’s work load remains small. This will be for a smaller fundraiser.

You can call 1-800-674-3489 option 2 Mon-Fri for more information.

Or message Staci Brase Kinnear via messenger.

07/29/2022