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Causes: Human Services, Transportation Assistance
Mission: Ride connection links accessible, responsive transportation alternatives with individual and community needs. Our organization provides custormer- focused, safe, reliable transportation options which helps people in clackamas, multnomah and washington counties access the goods and services they need to survivve and thrive.
Programs: Ride connection's services are all about meeting the transportation needs of each individual by offering a variety of transportation options. Our programs are designed for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, low income individuals and the gereral public. From public transit training to grocery shopping shuttles, our priority is to ensure every person has access to reliable and accessible transportation. This last year, ride connection provided nearly 536,000 demand-response rides,trained 311 people to use public transit,and introduced approximately 3,600 people to public transportation options. These numbers are not indicative of the myriad positive effects of gaining access to transportation which are personally significant,long-lasting & beneficial.