Mayor’s Column for Nov. 27 Submission – In 2015, Voorhees Township initiated the “Voorhees Saves Lives Program” to reduce drunk driving and protect our community.

The program provides free rides home to Voorhees residents from any participating restaurant or bar in Voorhees and the ChopHouse in Gibbsboro. Voorhees and Uber are working together to reduce alcohol related car incidents. Residents should have an active Uber account to receive the voucher. In any participating restaurant, scan the below QR code with your phone camera, click on the yellow uber.com symbol that pops up and follow the prompts.

The free service will not be provided from one establishment to another but only from the establishment to home. The program is available every day from 9pm to 2am. Voorhees Saves Lives has a limit of two free trips per month with a maximum fare of $15 and tips are not included.

No tax dollars are used for this program. It is fully funded through the Voorhees Citizens Event Foundation, Dooney’s Pub, Iron Hill Brewery, The Library II Restaurant, Ott’s Tavern and The ChopHouse. Please support these establishments. For more information, visit https://vouchers.uber.com/c/r_N5NZoRUch4.

The holiday season is here, so please consider using this program. If the program saves one life, it is well worth it!

** Our Annual Voorhees Township Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa Parade, sponsored by the Township Committee, will be on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6-7:30pm at the Town Center. Join us to welcome the holiday season with DJ Sean Moore! For more information, check the Township website at voorheesnj.com or the Facebook page.
** The Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club is looking for sponsors for its 16th Annual Voorhees Township Community Service Awards Dinner. The dinner will take place on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, from 6pm to 9pm at Lucien’s Distinguished Catering in Berlin. For more information, visit voorheesbreakfastrotary.org or call Nick Colanzi 856-454-7693.