The Driver – Volunteer Newsletter – February 2024
NEW PORTAL LAUNCH DATE APPROACHING We are excited to announce the launch of the new Ride Match Portal is coming very soon. The plan is to deploy the new portal over the weekend of March 9th – 10th. The new portal would then be up and running for everyone to start...
The Driver – Volunteer Newsletter January 2024
Please be on the look out over the next few weeks for communications regarding our new Ride Match Portal launch. We have been working for over a year to rebuild the portal on a Google platform so that enhancements and system maintenance & security are easier...
The Rider – Passenger Newsletter Winter 2024
IT'S TIME TO GET IN ON THE FUN! BINGO 2024 - Saturday, April 27th With prizes that include an overnight Live! Casino & Hotel package, daytrip activities, family fun packages, gift cards from local restaurants, a barrel of cheer, and so much more, this year's BINGO...
MileOne Cares Grant Supports Transportation for Low Income Seniors
We are proud and honored to announce that MileOne Cares awarded $7,500 to Neighbor Ride to support the expansion of our Good Neighbor Fund to include both food deliveries and wheelchair accessible rides, provided through our Community Connector program. Through the...
The Rider – Passenger Newsletter Fall 2023
Kicking Off Our 20th Year! November 17th marks the start of Neighbor Ride’s 20th year of service in Howard County. We are planning several events throughout the next year to celebrate this milestone with our riders, our volunteers, and our generous...
TowerCares Foundation Grant Provides Funding for Subsidized Transportation for Veterans
The TowerCares Foundation awarded $7,500 to Neighbor Ride to support subsidized transportation for Veterans, aged 60 and over, in Howard County. The free transportation available to Veterans through this grant provides the “wheels” needed to access medical care and to…
The Driver – Volunteer Newsletter September 2023
One of the most effective ways that Neighbor Ride recruits new volunteers is through engaging with them at community events throughout Howard County. Two things you probably do know. Neighbor Ride has been adding new clients (and rides) faster...
The Driver – Volunteer Newsletter August 2023
We are pleased to introduce the following new members of our Board of Directors: Michael Branthover, CFP®, LPL Financial Advisor – Day Financial Group As a Howard County native, I am very excited to give back to such a highly regarded organization, by helping...
The Rider – Passenger Newsletter Summer 2023
Overview Vehicle Donations Ride Rate Schedule Requesting Rides Holiday Schedule Courtesy Calls Caregiver Support Program Meet the Board Thank You to Our Donors READ MORE The Rider is Neighbor Ride’s quarterly newsletter, dedicated to the amazing older adults we serve....
Do You Know Someone Who Has a Car Sitting Idle?
Two years ago, as part of Neighbor Ride’s ongoing efforts to further enhance transportation options for older adults in our community, we launched our Vehicle Donation Program. We are thrilled to share that the program has already raised over $22,000! We understand...