May 28, 2020 Admin

• We encourage everyone entering a District Three office or Mountain Lynx Transit vehicle to comply with Executive Order 63 requiring all persons 10 and older to wear a face mask unless you fall into an exemption category. Upon entry, a mask can be provide to you if you do not have one. Click here…

May 22, 2020 Admin

District Three Governmental Cooperative will be distributing free care bags to seniors generously donated by Utility Trailer. Where: Marion Manor meeting room When: Wednesday May 27th from 11:00am-1:00pm You must be present and 60 or older to receive a bag. Care bags will include items that may be scarce during the current COVID-19 crisis like…

April 27, 2020 Admin

Due to Coronavirus concerns and for the safety of our employees and the communities we serve, all District Three Governmental Cooperative offices will remain closed to the public through 5-31-2020. During this time all of our in-office services will be available by telephone only unless other arrangements are made. Friendship Cafés will remain closed until…

March 31, 2020 Admin

Due to Coronavirus concerns, for the safety of our employees and the communities we serve, all District Three Governmental Cooperative offices will be closed to the public starting 4-1-2020 and will remain closed through 4-30-2020. During this time, all of our in-office services will be available by telephone only unless other arrangements are made. Friendship…

March 25, 2020 Admin

After the Governor’s press conference on Monday, It has been decided that the Friendship Cafes will remain closed until at least Monday, May 4th. Site managers will be contacting participants to make necessary arrangements for the extended closure. While the sites remain closed, site managers will also be performing wellness checks via telephone. Thank you…

March 20, 2020 Admin

As of today, 3/20/2020, Mountain Lynx Transit will be limiting the maximum capacity on all transit vehicles to no more than 10 people at one time. This is in accordance with the governor’s mandate. Passengers will be asked to practice social distancing to limit the risk of exposure to illness. The seats directly behind the…

March 19, 2020 Admin

District Three Governmental Cooperative and Mountain Lynx Public Transit are closely monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. We are in close contact with Mount Rogers Health District to keep apprised of the most current information available. Public health and safety are always among our top priorities and we are working hard to limit the potential impact…

March 19, 2020 Admin

As a precautionary measure amid Coronavirus concerns and in accordance with the Governor’s mandate limiting group gatherings of more than 10 people, the following meetings have been cancelled: Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday March 19th 2020 State of Franklin Long Term Care Coordinating Committee meeting Wednesday April 1st 2020 As of now, the Board of…

March 18, 2020 Admin

We now have Farm Fresh applications available at the Marion office, Galax office, and congregate meal sites. You can also call 276-783-2598 and leave your name, phone number, and address to have one mailed to you. To qualify you must be 60 or older, live in S.W. Virginia, and meet the income guidelines. This year…

March 17, 2020 Admin

With updated information and out of an abundance of caution, all Senior Nutrition Congregate Meal sites will be closed effective 3/18/2020 and are planning to remain closed through 4/6/2020. Site managers will be contacting participants to make necessary arrangements for the extended closure. While the sites remain closed, site managers will also be performing wellness…