In this area alone, there are nearly 6,500 people taking advantage of Radio Information Service. In order to hear RIS, you must use a special radio available only through the station. These pre-tuned radios are purchased by the station and loaned to medically qualified applicants. Most listeners live on a low, fixed income. Therefore, RIS requires only a small annual registration fee but does not otherwise charge a fee for the use of its service or its special radios.
Every eligible applicant is provided service.
RIS seeks funding from private foundations, government agencies, and corporations. Individual members of the community contribute as well, providing a broad base of support for the service. Because of their help, RIS has continually provided its service to an ever-growing audience since 1976. Or, we can tell you how to become a volunteer, and how you can provide RIS to a new listener.