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Bus Trips
 Keeping families connected is important. But for some, after a son
or daughter moves to Parsons, it can be difficult to visit. The PSH Endowment Association
wanted to help families stay connected. In 1987 they started a bus service that runs to
Wichita and Kansas City to take individuals home for a week-end visit. The service
alternates monthly between cities with the exception of Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving
and Christmas. On those holidays the buses travel to Wichita and Kansas City.
Approximately 12-15 individuals ride the bus each month. And for those riders and their
families it is a wonderful service.
Susie Hall, parent, recalls "The Endowment bus idea started one evening at an
Advisory Meeting 12 years ago. I mentioned we were spending all our time on the road and
really wished our son had the opportunity of riding the bus home. Another mother agreed it
would be great for her son, too. An Endowment Board member heard our discussion. It wasn't
long until all the nuts and bolts were put together and we had our first bus trip
home." "The Endowment bus means getting to spend a quality week-end with our son
without spending five hours on the road Friday evening and another five hours on the road
Sunday evening. It is like a wish granted from the dream factory. And, the bus trips mean
even more to the sons and daughters-giving them something to look forward to. Our son
marks the days off on the calendar. These trips are especially important to older parents
and grandparents who are unable to make the trip to Parsons. The Endowment Association
makes such a difference in so many lives. What a blessing," Susie added!
 Families are able to spend a week-end together to "catch up" on all the
latest news and happenings.
For more information on the bus trips contact:
Laura Hummer
at 620-421-6550, extension 1718 or
Laura.Hummer@pshtc.ks.gov. | 
