With Temps and Costs on the Rise, Help a Low-Income Senior with a RIDE!
Did you know many vulnerable people in our community wait for the bus in sweltering heat & summer rainstorms for doctor’s appointments?
Florida’s summer weather can take a toll on anyone–imagine the impact it has on seniors & disabled adults.
As our aging population grows, transportation costs continue to rise, making rides less accessible than ever for low-income seniors & disabled adults. These members of our community need our support because they:
- Do not have the physical ability to drive
- Lack the financial means to own a vehicle
- Cannot afford to rely on ride-sharing services
Many seniors & disabled adults in Central Florida are alone with no friends or family to lean on for transportation.
This means missed appointments and limited access to essential food & medication, which makes them even more vulnerable & negatively impacts their wellbeing.
JFS Orlando’s RIDE (Reliable Independent Drivers for the Elderly) program provides free rides for qualifying, low-income seniors & disabled adults in Orange & Seminole Counties. With your help, we can continue to provide eligible individuals with 2 round-trip rides a month to:
- Medical Appointments
- Grocery Stores & Pharmacies
- Other Essential Appointments & Trips
Last year the RIDE program provided over 520 rides last year. With the increased need & funding challenges, we now have a substantial waitlist for our services.
Help us clear the waitlist today!
Each ride costs about $100 for a round trip in a licensed & insured taxi. With recent cuts in grant funding, we need your help to keep providing rides to seniors & disabled adults. Your donation can help us continue to make these rides possible & improve the lives of some of our most vulnerable community members.
Join JFS Orlando’s efforts to bridge the transportation gap in our community!
For every donation to the Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando RIDE Program during the RIDE Challenge
The Burr Family Giving Fund, Fern Copeland Burr & T. Shepard Burr will be matching your donation, with a total match of up to $7,500!
