Ride United

Ride United Transportation Access (RUTA)

Provides free or lowcost rides to individuals in need of reliable transportation for critical services, such as medical appointments, job interviews, or education. It addresses barriers to mobility for underserved communities.

Health

  • Medical/Dental/Eye Appt & Testing; 
  • Substance Use Support; 
  • Mental Health Support/Community Support;
  • Apply for Medicare/Medicaid/CHIP Services;
  • Return Home from ER; Veterans Affairs
    Services; 
  • Pharmacy Services; 
  • Inoculation Appointments

Employment

  • Job Interview; 
  • Commute to/from Work; 
  • Pre-Employment Needs; 
  • Technology Acquisition

Food

  • Grocery Store;
  • Prepared/Hot Meals; 
  • Food Pantry/Bank;
  • SNAP/WIC Benefits Access   

Education

  • Enrollment; 
  • Commute to/from School, Class, Daycare; 
  • Guardian School Engagement; 
  • Library or Internet Access; 
  • Technology Acquisition 

Legal

  • Eviction Court; 
  • Court Ordered Community Service; 
  • Probation/Parole Check-in; 
  • Court Ordered Education; 
  • Commute to/from Court Proceedings/Counsel;
  • Record Expungement 

Housing

  • Accessing & Maintaining Benefits (vouchers, rental assistance, etc.); 
  • Emergency Shelter; 
  • Utilities Assistance 

Economic Stability

  • Financial Coaching/Empowerment; 
  • Tax Preparation Services; 
  • Essential Supplies (non-food); 
  • Record Obtainment (SSN, Birth/Death Cert., etc.); 
  • Transportation Services (DMV, car repair, etc.)