Neighbor Ride is hosting its 11th annual BINGO on Saturday, May 3rd from 7-10pm at the FOP Lodge in Catonsville, MD.
All proceeds will support Neighbor Ride’s volunteer-driven transportation program, which gives seniors the “wheels” they need to remain healthy, independent, and actively engaged in the life of our community. Hurry, tickets are selling fast!
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Volunteer Appreciation Event
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We’re excited to honor the heart of our community—YOU! Join in the celebration on Tuesday, April 29th from 10-12pm at Cedar Lane Park as we acknowledge our volunteers and announce our 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. Enjoy delicious treats from the Stony Man Coffee & Donuts truck while you mingle with fellow volunteers.
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Last Call for O’s Tickets!
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We still have tickets available for Thursday, April 3rd at 1:00pm, against the Boston Red Sox.
Please let us know by phone or by email if you are interested in attending!
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We Need Your Help: Driver Referral Challenge
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During National Volunteer Month, we will be starting our new 25 Driver Referral Challenge to encourage more county residents to volunteer with Neighbor Ride. Our board members will be displaying yard signs at their homes and will be placing magnets on their vehicles to help spread the word. We encourage you to participate – we will have drawings at the end of April with prizes including BINGO tickets and a grand prize gift card!
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Our referral data shows that the car magnets are a wonderful recruitment tool for Neighbor Ride.
On the 17th of each month, we ask that all volunteers display their magnet on the cars throughout the day.
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Exciting News – We’re Hiring!
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In September 2024, our board of directors approved a new strategic plan for FY25-FY27. This plan focuses on increasing the number of passengers and volunteers as we continue to serve Howard County’s growing need for older adult transportation services. In addition, it directs internal investments in staffing to:
- Achieve these goals
- Innovate and expand services to better respond to external needs
- Ensure the business continuity of Neighbor Ride’s operations
Neighbor Ride is looking to expand its staffing to meet the demands of our organization. We are seeking a full-time Strategic Development Director to bring a forward-thinking perspective to our organization, manage donor relationships, lead fundraising activities, seek grants and scholarships, and oversee our marketing and communications.
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Join us in welcoming Stacy Asbenden, our newest Saturday RC, and Troy Goss, a new weekday substitute.
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Aravind Adari
Nadia Aegas
Stacy Ashenden
Johana Garcia
Martin Hamburg
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Danielle Impraim
Jeffrey Lumpkins
Mike Plank
Andrew Rohland
Heidi Trout
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Check our our latest stats from March. We appreciate our volunteers for helping us be out there on the roads each and every day for our clients!
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- Rides requests filled: 787
- Rides cancelled for no driver: 59
- Ride completion rate: 94.34%
- Different volunteers providing a ride: 180
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Car Donation – Thank You!
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A big shout out to Volunteer Drivers Alicia Oro and Francis Ayoola for donating vehicles in the month of March.
Help us reach our goal of 20 Cars for 20 Years! We accept all vehicles of any age or condition. Anyone can donate, no matter what state you live in!
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Thank You to Our BINGO Sponsors!
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