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.)

Ride United Last Mile Delivery (RULMD)

Focuses on delivering essential goods, such as food, medications, and supplies, directly to households facing transportation or access challenges, often in partnership with services like DoorDash.

  • Food Boxes/ Bags: Pre-packaged boxes/ bags of groceries/ meal items
  • Pet/ service animal food & supplies: All animal-related items
  • Prepared/ Hot Meals: Ready-to-eat prepared/ hot meals
  • Emergency preparedness supplies & PPE: Hand sanitizer, masks, cleaning supplies, COVID-19 tests, safe medication disposal pouches, thermometers, first aid kits/ supplies, non-prescription medicines, etc.
  • School supplies and schoolwork packets/ remote learning items: Homework, backpacks, school supplies, technology/ computers/ tablets, internet access devices, etc.
  • Baby/ infant supplies: Baby food, formula, diapers, car seats, etc.
  • Senior supplies: Incontinence supplies, non-prescription medical equipment, small mobility aids, etc.
    • Hygiene items/ feminine care products: Toilet paper, pads, tampons, soap, toothbrushes, etc.
    • Special Thanksgiving items: Turkeys/ hams/ chickens, special meals/ meal items, toys/ gifts, gift cards specifically for Thanksgiving
    • Special December Holiday items: Turkeys/ hams/ chickens, special meals/ meal items, toys/ gifts, gift cards specifically for the December Holidays
    • Gift cards for purchasing essential items: Not store dependent
    • Mental health kits/ items (non-prescription only): Toys, gardening kits, adult coloring books, stress-relief items, crafting items, etc.
    • Weather appropriate clothing/ wearables: Clothing, socks, coats/ jackets, shoes, etc.
    • Utility Household Items: Cooking supplies, utensils, bedding, blankets, towels, tools, fans, heaters, etc.