Neighbor Ride

Three cheers for Patrice! 🎉 She recently accepted a special Official Citation from the State of Maryland in recognition of her 16 years of service to Neighbor Ride. 👏

Maryland State Delegates Pam Lanman Guzzone and Gabriel Moreno joined current and former Neighbor Ride staff and board members at Cafe Columbia to present the citation. Special thanks to Kytu Khong, Neighbor Ride board member and the owner of cafe columbia, for hosting us.

Congratulations, Patrice, on your retirement! Neighbor Ride won’t be the same without you. 💙

Event alert!🚨 Tomorrow, October 3, stop by the Hope, Health and Wellness Expo for screenings, wellness checks, panel conversations, local resources and more. This event, hosted by St John Baptist Church - Columbia, MD and Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, is sure to be a fun way to learn new tools to improve your health. Make sure to swing by the Neighbor Ride table to say hi! Learn more and sign up ➡️ https://buff.ly/e5vtOAh

Looking for a fun, flexible way to make a difference in your community? Get behind the wheel as a Neighbor Ride volunteer! You’ll help senior community members stay independent, explore Howard County, and make cross-generational connections. Learn more ➡️ https://buff.ly/7cstmV8

🚗 We're hiring! Neighbor Ride is looking for a dynamic, service-minded, and experienced leader to serve as Director of Operations. This individual will be responsible for overseeing Neighbor Ride’s program operations and ensuring reliable, passenger-focused service delivery. Learn more and apply ➡️ https://buff.ly/ftvZFu8

Looking for a way to support our mission? Neighbor Ride accepts vehicle donations all year long. We handle all the paperwork and provide free towing, and you can receive a deduction on your taxes. To learn more, visit ➡️ https://buff.ly/tkNC4nb

that yesterday was World Car-Free Day?

We're excited to take this opportunity to highlight the new Howard County chapter of Cycling Without Age, a program that provides free volunteer-driven trishaw rides to residents of Sunrise of Columbia Senior Living. These rides give community members the chance to enjoy outdoor experiences, connect with nature, and interact across generations.

The program is already seeing wonderful results and is looking for additional volunteers with plans to expand services to more Howard County residents this fall. You can learn more here ➡️ https://buff.ly/WMNLjKz

Today, let's remember that transportation for seniors matters – no matter the kind. 💙

Meet Our Team Monday: Say hi to Mary! 👋

Mary is a new member of our Ride Coordinator crew. These essential team members quickly and carefully connect clients with drivers who can help them get where they are going.

Thank you, Mary, for hitting the ground running with us and keeping our wheels turning!

We are thrilled to share that the Ada L. and Albert M. Wibel Foundation has once again invested in Neighbor Ride with a 2026 grant. Their support helps ensure that older adults in Howard County can access affordable, volunteer-powered transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, community activities, and so much more.

Partnerships like this make it possible for Neighbor Ride to help older adults remain independent, connected, and engaged in the life of our community. Thank you to the Ada L. and Albert M. Wibel Foundation for your generosity, continued partnership, and commitment to strengthening community-based services for older adults.

When you volunteer, you want your time to matter. 🕐

That's why we're so proud that 100% of surveyed Neighbor Ride volunteers said their role met or exceeded their expectations, and 68% said it exceeded them.

Every ride helps an older adult stay connected to healthcare, community, and independence. And along the way, our volunteers often discover just how rewarding giving back can be.

Come see why so many volunteers love being part of Neighbor Ride. 💙

Visit us online today ➡️ https://buff.ly/VI0qwnP

Neighbor Ride | Volunteers Drive, Seniors Thrive | Program ExpansionNeighbor Ride has expanded eligibility for its Good Neighbor Fund, allowing more older adults to receive transportation services at no cost. Read More Watch Our New VideoClients and volunteers tell us how every ride has a story. Watch Video Trusted TransportationConnecting Howard Co...

Our August stats are in! Thanks to each and every volunteer for keeping our wheels turning. 💙

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