Ozark, Ala. (WDNews) – The Ozark City Schools Transportation Department is making Christmas brighter for children with its annual “Buses for Bikes” campaign. Assited by longtime bus driver and retired Veteran Rufus Hardison, the initiative collects and donates bicycles to agencies in Ozark and surrounding Wiregrass areas.
Director of Transportation Jackilyn Barefield praised Hardison’s dedication, noting his efforts in the campaign and purchasing bikes with the support of the entire school system from monetary donations. Hardison, who has been with the department for 10 years, works alongside his fellow drivers and Ozark City Schools to ensure the program’s success.
“Bikes are donated to agencies throughout the Wiregrass, and each Ozark school receives two bicycles to distribute as needed,” Barefield said. “I appreciate my drivers giving their time to ensure students have the best.”
This year, many of the bicycles were donated for Toys for Tots, Mary Hill Family Service Center continuing the team’s mission of spreading joy to families in need.
