Our New Annual Report Is Here
We’re so proud to share our 2025 Annual Report with you!
The Annual Report is our opportunity to tell stakeholders about what we do, our plans for the future, and to celebrate our volunteers and supporters.
Follow this QR code to download or view a copy on our website, or click the Annual Report image above.
Neighbor Ride Supporter Briefing
Allison Korn, Hall of Fame Volunteer (who is also on the cover of the Report!), and her husband
Bita and Bruce spoke about Neighbor Ride’s strong position and future plans.
Special thanks to Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny for hosting and sponsoring the event.
Bita Dayhoff, Neighbor Ride Board Chair, and Sandy Hornor, from our Volunteer Program sponsor, BWFA
Torrey Smith Helps Scout for Talent
You may have noticed a new face helping Neighbor Ride recruit volunteers on social media – former professional athlete Torrey Smith!
His understanding of teamwork and community support really comes through.
Special thanks to volunteers Sue, Deborah, and Fred for their supporting roles. What a great team!
Reminder: The 17th is Magnet Day
Mark your 2026 calendars for Magnet Days!
On the 17th of each month, we ask that all volunteers display their magnet on their car throughout the day.
We’re Getting the Word Out
Neighbor Ride is out and about in Howard County this spring, recruiting volunteer drivers and sharing information about our service with community members.
On February 28th we will exhibit at the 2026 Black History Expo presented by the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Howard County and the Howard County Public School System.
Later this spring, you will find us at:
April 18th Senior Resource Fair at Miller Branch Library from 2pm – 4pm
May 1st Office on Aging Showcase at Columbia Mall from 10am – 2pm
If you’d like to help “talk” Neighbor Ride for an hour or so at any of these events, please reach out to Andrew or Patrice.
We will also have a table at several farmers’ markets this summer in both Ellicott City and Clarksville.
Driver Reminder – Notes Fields
Please remember to review all of the notes fields before accepting a ride:
⇒ Health notes: About walkers or any assistance needed
⇒ Client notes: Vehicle requirement (HSV restrictions) and directions
⇒ Trip notes: Specific notes regarding the ride
Neighbor Ride BINGO Is Back
Tell your friends and family to save the date and join the fun!
When: Saturday, May 2nd, 7 pm; Doors open at 6 pm
Where: FOP Lodge 69 – 2832 Nine Mile Circle, Catonsville, MD 21228
Tickets will be available soon at our website: Neighborride.org
We’re looking for Event Sponsors and Basket Sponsors! Do you know a business that would like to support us? Please reach out to Bingo@neighborride.org.
Welcome, New Volunteers!
Beverly Anderson
Mike Bruns
Bob Hemler
Eje Ihionkhan
Beth Jarosz
Jennifer Lawrence
Margaret Lyman
Holly Schotz
Steve Schotz
Willie Simmons
Partner Events: Columbia Orchestra
Program:
Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse Bacchanale
Viet Cuong: Re(new)al Percussion Concerto
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances
March 14, 2026 – 7:30 pm, Rouse Theatre
Our Condolences
We are saddened by the passing of passenger:
Urmila Agarwal
Solange Collen
William Houston
Avis Miner
Rose Starkey
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
The Latest Stats Are In
Check out our latest stats from January. We appreciate our volunteers for helping us be out there on the roads each and every day for our clients!
- Ride requests filled: 931
- Rides cancelled for no driver: 10
- Unfilled ride request rate: 1.07%
- Ride requests completed 680
- Clients served: 233
- Different volunteers providing a ride: 171
Fuel Our Future: Ways to Give
The Dollars and Cents of Recurring Gifts
Nonprofits and donors love recurring gifts for a lot of reasons:
For donors, they’re easy to “set and forget,” and a small monthly contribution is a lot easier to plan for than a larger one-time gift.
Nonprofits benefit from year-round cash flow, not just the big rush of the fall giving season, and can make plans based on contributions they can count on.
We’re so grateful to the donors who choose to make their gifts recurring, and hope you might consider doing the same!
What does that mean? It means we don’t just talk about what we do — we openly share how we do it, who leads us, and how we measure our impact.
We Need Your Help
20 Cars for 20 Years! We accept all vehicles of any age or condition. Anyone can donate, no matter what state you live in!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
