Neighbor Ride is a Howard County, Maryland-based nonprofit organization that provides volunteer-driven transportation services for adults aged 60 and older. Founded in 2004, the organization provides affordable rides that support older residents’ mobility, independence, and connection to their communities, including transportation to medical appointments, social activities, religious services, shopping destinations, and other essential locations.
What They Do
Volunteer drivers provide rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, social gatherings, faith-based activities, volunteer opportunities, and other important destinations. Services are available seven days a week, including daytime and evening hours, for locations within 35 miles of a rider’s home.
Neighbor Ride also operates the Good Neighbor Fund, which provides eligible older adults with free transportation when financial barriers limit their ability to access needed services. In addition, the organization’s Driving Heroes Program provides complimentary rides for veterans in the community.
According to Neighbor Ride’s FY2025 Annual Report, volunteers contributed 19,750 hours of service during the year. The organization provided 17,748 trips, including transportation for medical appointments, social and wellness activities, shopping, work, volunteer service, education, and faith-based events. The report also notes that Neighbor Ride had 310 volunteers during the year.
Neighbor Ride, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN 32-0123282. Through its volunteer-driven model, the organization provides transportation that supports older adults’ continued participation in activities that contribute to their health and quality of life. Additional information about its services, volunteer opportunities, and community impact is available at https://neighborride.org/.
Your Donation
When you donate your vehicle through NCS Vehicle Donations, the proceeds go directly to Neighbor Ride to fund its transportation programs and operations. Your donation provides financial resources that maintain the volunteer network, coordinate rides, and keep transportation services available to older adults throughout Howard County. It also supports programs such as the Good Neighbor Fund, which provides free transportation to eligible older adults facing financial barriers. Free vehicle pickup is included, and your donation is 100% tax-deductible.
Thank You
Thank you for supporting Neighbor Ride through your vehicle donation. Your contribution sustains the volunteer-driven model that keeps neighbors connected through reliable transportation. If you have questions about the donation process, vehicle eligibility, pickup scheduling, or tax receipts, please visit our FAQ page.
