Tag archive

free

‘Clear the Shelter’ aim of free pet adoption event

in Animals/Community/Events

Stanislaus Animal Services Agency will be participating in the nationwide "Clear the Shelters" event on Friday and Saturday. This special event will offer a unique opportunity for animal enthusiasts to find their furry companions without any adoption fees.

As SASA finds itself facing unprecedented overcrowding with over 260 animals in its care, the "Clear the Shelters" event couldn't come at a more opportune time, according to shelter staff. To alleviate the situation and create room for more dogs in need, SASA is waiving all adoption fees for all dogs and cats during these two days.

Continue reading on Turlock Journal

You might be interested in

Free public transit rides offered in July

in Community/News/Transportation

The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) and Turlock Transit will offer free rides on all fixed-route, commuter, and ADA Paratransit buses during July as part of a joint free-ride promotion.

The free rides applies to local fixed-route services as well as ACE, BART and Stockton Commuter bus services, The Micro Bus in Merced County, ADA Paratransit, and Medivan, but excludes Turlock Transit’s On-Demand Service. 

Continue reading on Ceres Courier

You might be interested in

Life-Saving Insulin Now Available at Free or No Cost to People Living in Stanislaus and Merced Counties

in Health

TURLOCK, Calif., -- Thousands of people in Stanislaus and Merced counties can now access free or low-cost insulin through a groundbreaking partnership.

Building upon a program created by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company, Legacy Health Endowment and locally owned Boies' Medical Center Pharmacy have teamed up to provide Lilly insulin to any qualifying person who lives within one of 19 eligible zip codes and struggles to afford this life-saving medicine. To receive Lilly insulin through this initiative, patients must have either a high co-pay, no insurance coverage, or be enrolled in Medicare Part D. Patients will pay just $35 for their insulin; if they're unable to afford the $35 co-pay, free insulin is available by enrolling at usfreemeds.org.  

LHE, Boies' and Lilly recognize that healthier people create healthier communities. Although the program has been in place for some time, it hasn't been used to its full capacity — and the partners want to change that.

Continue Reading on PRNewswire

You might be interested in

Go to Top