At Home In Darien 2021
At Home In Darien Gets a Better Van, The Darien Foundation Writes the Check
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At Home In Darien, an organization that helps seniors in town, now has a wheelchair-accessible van, paid for with an $82,880 grant from The Darien Foundation. — an announcement from The Darien Foundation and At Home In Darien
“We are incredibly grateful to The Darien Foundation for this amazing new van and for their continued support and generosity,” said Gina Blum, executive director of At Home In Darien. The 2021 Toyota Sienna van is meant to provide users with a safer, more secure ride, according to the foundation. By getting older Darien residents from place to place, the service helps them avoid isolation. “We know that transportation is one of the biggest hindrances people face as they try to retain their independence, Blum said.