Henry County Senior Services is now operating the Miles 4 Vets program, a free transportation service that provides rides to medical appointments for veterans across Southside Virginia.
The change ensures uninterrupted access to care for those who served, with the same trusted driver remaining behind the wheel.
Originally operated by the Southern Area Agency on Aging (SAAA), Miles 4 Vets offers weekly transportation to VA medical centers and other healthcare facilities in Danville and Salem (Roanoke). When SAAA’s third-party transportation contractor unexpectedly closed in June 2025, Henry County Senior Services stepped in to prevent a lapse in service.
“Since we already had an existing transportation contract with SAAA, this was a natural fit,” said Ashley Mundy, director of Senior Services. “We knew how important this program was to our local veterans, and we wanted to make sure it continued without missing a beat.”
The program runs every Monday to Danville and every Wednesday to Salem, transporting veterans to appointments scheduled between 8 and 11 a.m. While the service focuses on VA medical centers, other medical facilities can also be accommodated. The Miles 4 Vets bus is fully handicapped-accessible and seats up to 14 passengers.
Henry County also retained longtime driver Sam Robinson, who has worked with the program for years and is widely known and appreciated by riders.
“Sam is a familiar and friendly face for our veterans. We’re fortunate to have him continue in this role,” Mundy said.
Veterans in Henry, Pittsylvania and Franklin counties, as well as the cities of Martinsville and Danville, are eligible for the free service.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling the SAAA Mobility Management Team at 276-632-6442. SAAA works closely with Veterans Service Organizations and case managers to ensure eligible veterans are aware of the program and can access it.
Mundy said she hopes to expand the service.
“We would love to see more veterans use this service and, with additional funding, increase the number of trips per week,” she said. “It’s a small way to show our appreciation for the sacrifices they’ve made.”
For more information, contact Henry County Senior Services or the Southern Area Agency on Aging at 276-632-6442.
