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Program Description:
Currently, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ is the sponsor and contractor for the Canaan Senior Service Center, which provides services and nutritional aid for the senior residents of the surrounding community.
Located in Harlem, the center has become an important organization in the community through its work with the senior citizens it serves and assists. Through the visionary leadership of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, the Canaan Senior Service Center began in 1972 with a one-day-per- week program totally funded and staffed by volunteers of Canaan Baptist Church.
Since September 1975, the center has continued to be sponsored by the church, with a monthly contribution, but is funded by the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) for personnel services, meals, rent, utilities, raw foods, and other expenses such as consultants and Title V senior program aides. Personnel funds are provided from four sources, DFTA, Title V, Eastern Seals and Angel Guardians for the Elderly.
Canaan Senior Service Center staff provides daily comprehensive services Monday through Friday from 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm. These services include case assistance, entitlements counseling, information, referrals, escort services, shopping assistance, transportation, telephone reassurance calls to the isolated and home bound, friendly visits to the sick and shut-in, and education and recreation for the daily participants.
- 1Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Program Description:
Columbia University provides free shuttle bus service for qualifying individuals via the ADA-accessible Intercampus Shuttle. The shuttle connects 96th Street, the Morningside campus, the Medical Center (CUMC), and Harlem Hospital (HH) with stops at nearby subway and transit stops.
Shuttle service runs via the Columbia Intercampus Shuttle. Look for the Columbia Community Shuttle decal next to shuttle doors. This identifies the Intercampus Shuttle for your use.
- 1The service runs Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, excluding state and federal holidays.
- 2All riders must present a valid ID upon boarding the shuttle.
- 3The shuttle is wheelchair accessible and free for people with disabilities, the elderly and their
companions, as well as individuals with service animals. - 4Shuttles may not stop if passengers are not waiting. We suggest you arrive at the stop 5 minutes before
scheduled time.
Program Description:
DOROT is a nonprofit organization addressing the challenges of an aging population.
We serve our clients with a diverse range of programs and services.
We deliver those programs and services through intergenerational connections with volunteers of all ages.
In 1976, DOROT’s founders set out to meet the needs of their senior neighbors who were hungry for both food and social connection. As recent graduates of Columbia University’s social work program, they were pioneers in their approach to serving older adults.
More than forty years later, DOROT’s innovation and expertise have made us a leader in the fields of aging services and volunteerism.
- 1Appointments must be booked a few weeks in advance.
- 2Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- 3Participating seniors choose and pay for the transportation of their choice.
Program Description:
Celebrating over 15 years serving the Lower Manhattan and Battery Park City communities, the Downtown Connection is New York City’s only free circulator bus service.
The Downtown Connection features five state-of-the-art buses offering free service across Lower Manhattan and Battery Park City, each with seating for 22 passengers. All buses are easily identifiable by their red color and Downtown Connection branding.
The Downtown Connection has also made accommodations for Covid safety protocols, such as updated air-filtration systems, plastic partitions installed between seats and forward-facing seating for additional passenger protection.
With easy access to subway lines, bus routes and ferries, the Downtown Connection is the most convenient way to explore Lower Manhattan’s businesses, shops, restaurants and attractions. Bus rides are free, so hop on and off as often as you’d like.
- 1Daily service starts at 10 a.m. and ends with a final run at 7:30 p.m.
- 2Bus rides are free.
- 336 stops around the perimeter of Lower Manhattan, including a Warren/Murray Street loop.
- 4Arrival times average 10-minute intervals on weekdays and at 15-minute intervals on weekends (traffic permitting)
- 5ADA accessible.
Program Description:
Encore Community Services was founded in 1977, by Sr. Lillian McNamara, Sr. Elizabeth Hasselt and Fr. George Moore to provide food, socialization and support for the elderly of the Hell’s Kitchen and Broadway communities.
What started as a single community center in the basement of St. Malachy’s Church has since grown into a multipurpose, nonsectarian agency providing a comprehensive array of programs and services to elderly New Yorkers. Each year Encore provides over 400,000 meals; both on-site, at our senior center and delivered directly to our homebound members.
In addition to providing meals and social services to the elderly, Encore also operates the Encore 49 and Encore West Residences. The Encore 49 Residence provides an SRO-style supportive housing facility for formerly homeless seniors with special needs. In a safe, clean and caring environment, residents are provided with their own units, and a range of mental health services. The Encore West Residence provides 84 independent housing units for the very low-income elderly.
Encore strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment to any senior that may need us, from meals, to social services, to housing; Encore’s philosophy remains the same: “By nurturing, respecting and enabling, Encore hopes to improve the quality of life of older New Yorkers in need, in an approach that emanates from the core of Encore’s commitment: we believe that what we do comes from the heart and the heart is the center of all.”
Encore also reaches out to elderly who are homebound, who no longer are able to make the trip to a senior center, or who have little or no access to support services. By providing a comforting voice over the phone, or a friendly face who pays a visit, outreach efforts may enable a senior to remain at home and also assists with reinforcing independence.
The potential effect of this may be to lessen the chance of premature institutionalization, allowing the senior to remain “at home” with needed social supports.
- 1There is a sliding scale to offset the cost of the escorts.
Program Description:
Senior Companions are healthy older adults who volunteer to assist homebound or isolated fellow seniors live independently. Volunteers are matched with a client for regularly, weekly, scheduled companionship services.
These services include: friendly visiting, shopping assistance, escort to a doctor’s appointment or other community activity, help with obtaining services such as access-a-ride and meals on wheels, and most importantly, friendship and companionship.
Sponsored by Henry Street Settlement and funded by Americorps Seniors, the Senior Companion Program is available in all of New York City’s five boroughs.
- 1In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senior Companion Program Volunteers are not currently conducting in-person companionship services for clients. All services are provided to clients over the phone or via virtual programming. We are still accepting new potential volunteers and potential clients, but services are limited until further notice.
Program Description:
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) is dedicated to helping New York’s seniors enjoy healthier, safer, more productive and dignified lives in their homes and communities and to help them avoid the need for premature institutionalization.
Established in 1968, NYFSC is the only non-profit, non-sectarian organization serving New York’s seniors in all five boroughs.
NYFSC continues to grow. From modest beginnings of one social worker and one bookkeeper, the organization now has more than 1,500 employees to address the needs of the City’s seniors. NYFSC manages 35 social service programs, in addition to more than 900 units of housing. This important work is made possible with the leadership of our Board and the amazing efforts of NYFSC’s staff.
NYFSC’s programs are funded by Federal, State, and City governments and by private contributions. Supporters are confident that NYFSC will continue to achieve the best outcomes for the seniors through its commitment to achieving results, keeping overhead low and carefully managing budgets.
- 1The service can also be called for visits to relatives and friends in hospitals or nursing homes, shopping trips, and banks.
- 2Project CART also organizes transportation for special group trips around the city to Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art and even farmers markets, to name but a few.
- 3Project CART offers a more limited private car service for emergencies as well as for medical, social service, entitlement appointments and special events.
Program Description:
DAV operates a fleet of vehicles around the country to provide free transportation to VA medical facilities for injured and ill veterans.
DAV stepped in to help veterans get the care they need when the federal government terminated its program that helped many of them pay for transportation to and from medical facilities.
The vans are driven by volunteers, and the rides coordinated by more than 155 Hospital Service Coordinators around the country.
Since the program’s inception in 1987, DAV departments and chapters have donated 3,558 vehicles and Ford Motor Co. has donated 239 vehicles at a cost of nearly $89 million.
- 1Reservations need to be made two weeks in advance, as volunteer drivers provide the service.
- 2No Cost Veteran Transportation.
- 3For specific information about your DAV Transportation Coordinator's role, please visit the DAV Transportation Network * website.
Program Description:
Veterans Transportation System supplements existing transportation available to get veterans to and from their medical appointments.
- 1Reservations must be made one day in advance.
- 2A veteran may be accompanied by one caregiver, spouse or family member.
- 3Please note the VTS shuttle will be allotted ten minutes at each location before proceeding to the next stop.
- 4Any issues or concerns please call the VTS feedback line at (855) 682-4048.
Program Description:
The City of Tonawanda Recreation Department's mission is to provide a comprehensive recreation and park program suitable to the needs and interests of is residents in a safe leisure environment.
We will strive to provide, assist and coordinate community resources to implement services and programs for youth, adult, and senior groups, related to the well-being of the City's residents in a professional, efficient, and courteous manner.
"GOING PLACES" VAN SERVICE: This service is for City of Tonawanda residents only, 60 years of age or older, who are capable of getting in and out of the van without assistance. This service is made possible by the City of Tonawanda, Erie County Department of Senior Services, and the NYS Office for the Aging.
- 1The van is available Tuesday through Friday beginning at 7:30am. Last pick up is 2:30pm.
- 2We take request for transportation every Monday morning for appointments that week.
- 3The cost is minimal, a donation of $2.00 each way for appointments in our city and $3.00 each way for Kenmore, Buffalo, Williamsville and Amherst appointments.
- 4We work on a priority basis - doctor and hospital appointments are first, then banking and grocery shopping.
Program Description:
The Clarence Senior Center enriches the lives of seniors in our community through a wide variety of activities, programs, classes and experiences that will educate, inform, entertain and involve them.
Seniors age fifty-five and over are welcome regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, or nationality. With nearly 1000 members, the Senior Center is a busy place where members can come for an hour or stay for the day and enjoy all that we have to offer!
The Town of Clarence provides a vehicle for Center use. Its main purpose is to provide transportation for members to and from the Center.
- 1The vehicle picks up passengers Monday through Friday.
- 2Reservations are on a first-call, first-reserved basis.
- 3Passengers vary on a daily basis, thus pick-up time will also vary.
- 4Weekly trips are scheduled to area supermarkets and shopping centers.
- 5A suggested donation is requested to help defray costs, which can be handed to the driver as you enter the van.
- 6The responsibility of vehicle drivers is limited to providing hand held assistance to passengers as they enter or leave the vehicle.
Program Description:
The Erie County Department of Senior Services was created in 1971 and subsequently designated an Area Agency on Aging under Title III of the Older Americans Act.
The primary responsibilities which the Department has under the Older Americans Act and New York State Community Services for the Elderly Programs focus on planning, advocacy, and coordination activities.
These responsibilities are:
To develop and implement a four-year plan of services which is responsive to the priority needs of older persons in Erie County. Services under this plan are delivered either directly by the Department or through community organizations under contract with the Department
To advocate on behalf of the needs of older persons by monitoring, evaluating, and commenting on policies, programs, and community actions which affect the elderly in Erie County
To represent the needs, interests, and concerns of older persons to public officials and others
To coordinate our planning and service activities with other agencies and organizations to promote the most efficient use of existing resources and to promote new and expanded benefits to the elderly.
Transportation: As a service to older adults (aged 60+) in Erie County, in collaboration with community partners, the Department of Senior Services offers the Going Places Transportation Program.
The curb-to-curb van service is available to seniors who are unable to use conventional means of transportation.
- 1Schedule health-related trips two weeks ahead of the day of your appointment and schedule non-medical trips one week ahead of the day of your appointment.
- 2Because of the demands for senior transportation, travel may be limited to the nearest available facilities (with the exception of trips for health purposes).
- 3A suggested contribution is $3 per one-way trip or $6 per round-trip; wheelchair service is $8 per one-way trip or $16 per round-trip. Contributions are always voluntary. Any amount you wish to give is greatly appreciated and will be used to expand the transportation program.
- 4All contributions are confidential and no one will be denied service if unable to donate.
- 5Wheelchair van service may be available upon request - please specify when requesting rides.
- 6Priorities for Van Service
Program Description:
The City of Buffalo Department of Community Services and Recreational Programming is comprised of seven divisions that invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to enrich and complement the lives of Buffalo residents, particularly city youth and city seniors.
By providing and funding a wide range of high-quality recreation and leisure opportunities, we support youth and seniors by meeting their social, economic and physical needs while promoting diversity, cultural, neighborhood, family, education, recreation and wellness opportunities.
- 1The Medical Van operates from 8:30 a.m. for appointment pick up (going to) until 12:30 p.m.
- 2You must be ready to return, (return trip) no later than 2:30 p.m.
- 3The Van can only pick you up (for return home) from where you were initially dropped off.
- 4Contributions: $3 one way, $4 round trip.
- 5Appointments are scheduled at least three weeks in advance (first come first served) until schedule is full.
- 6The Medical Transportations Vans for the Division for Senior Services are not wheelchair accessible. Individuals utilizing this service must be able to enter the vehicle without assistance.
Program Description:
The Grand Island Golden Age Center provides services to all Grand Island residents, 50 years of age or older, regardless of religious, racial, political or ethnic background.
This Town-sponsored facility provides transportation services, special events, educational, recreational & travel opportunities, as well as a congregate site featuring home-cooked meals weekdays.
Our mission is to provide safe, nurturing, and enjoyable activities to meet the needs of our senior population.
Membership is free of charge.
The staff and members of the Golden Age Center welcome you!
The Center is open 8 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday.
- 1Medical appointments will be accommodated with first priority.
- 2Call the office after 1:00pm, the day before your appointment, for your pick up time.
- 3Requests for transportation services must be called in the following manner:
• Two (2) days advance notice for on-Island appointments.
• Seven (7) days advance notice for off-Island transportation. - 4Clients must be able to walk from their own home to the van, and from the van to their destination. If assistance is needed, you must bring an aide OR family member with you.
- 5Please limit the number of bags per trip that you can lift to NO MORE THAN 4 BAGS. You will be given approximately 1 HOUR to shop.
- 6We have TWO vehicles to schedule & accommodate several requests at once. Our priorities:
A. Medical Appointments – Doctors’ appointments, Dentists, Chiropractors, X-rays, etc.
B. Nutrition – Dining at the Center or Grocery Shopping.
C. Financial – Banking, Social Security Admin, Medicare/Medicaid, Post Office, Town Hall, etc.
D. Personal - Connections to Metro Bus, Employment, Hair salon, Dry Cleaners, etc.
E. Other – Any requests for transportation will be considered, but scheduling will depend on
availability of vehicles and drivers
Program Description:
Hearts and Hands is the premier volunteer organization serving our frail or vulnerable neighbors in rural and suburban Western New York communities.
For too many of our older neighbors in Erie and Niagara Counties, losing the ability to drive means losing access to critical health care, necessary grocery trips and much-needed social interactions. Additionally, people who live below the poverty level, have Medicaid, or live in rural areas have a more difficult time accessing medical care and healthy food.
Through its transportation services Hearts and Hands increases access to medical care, food, and opportunities for physical and social activity.
We accomplish this by providing transportation that meets the unique needs of older adults living in the suburban and rural areas of Erie and Niagara Counties. Volunteers use their personal vehicles to provide door through door escorted transportation for our care receivers.
Our care receivers do not need computers, smart phones or internet access to request services.
- 1There is no charge to care receivers for our services.
- 2There are no set schedules or routes, we are able to take a care receiver anywhere at any time as long as a volunteer is available.
Program Description:
Provides nutrition, social activities, arts and crafts, sewing, exercise, and AARP driving classes once every month. Transportation to medical appointments, shopping, etc.
- 1Monday & Friday, 8:30am-5pm; Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30am-9pm.
- 2County Van, $3 each way.
Program Description:
Today, MAS currently manages Medicaid transportation for approximately 5,100,000 Medicaid enrollees in New York State, which is approximately 7 percent of the national Medicaid population (source: Kaiser Family Foundation).
MAS takes a team approach including assigning regional Medicaid administrators, assistant regional Medicaid administrators, field liaisons, bus pass and mileage reimbursement administrators, as well as commercial travel and quality assurance staff directly to each region and to specific counties within each region it manages. MAS works closely with medical practitioners and transportation providers to ensure that Medicaid enrollees are provided courteous and professional transportation.
In 2004, MAS managed Medicaid transportation for the Onondaga County Department of Social Services. Over the next six years, MAS added Monroe, Sullivan, Niagara, Oneida, Dutchess, Orleans, Ulster, and Cayuga to its portfolio.
In 2011, New York State redesigned its Medicaid program, dividing the state into six regional initiatives.
MAS won the first contract awarded under this new structure, and signed on to provide non-emergency Medicaid transportation (NEMT) in the Hudson Valley region.
In 2013, MAS was awarded the Medicaid transportation management contract for the 24 county Finger Lakes Northern NY region.
The WNY region was awarded to MAS in 2014.
In 2016 MAS was awarded second five-year contract to manage Medicaid transportation for the Hudson Valley region.
In 2017, MAS was awarded a five-year contract for Medicaid transportation management services in New York City.
The four New York State regions for which MAS currently manages Medicaid transportation for NYSDOH includes approximately 5,100,000 Medicaid enrollees, thousands of medical practitioners and over a thousand transportation providers.
- 1MAS provides no transportation services. MAS is contracted with New York State Department of Health to provide Transportation Management services for the New York State Medicaid NEMT program.
Program Description:
- 1Suggested donation of $3 round trip
Program Description:
The Northwest Buffalo Community Center Inc. (NWBCC) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest human service providers in the greater Buffalo area.
Programs offered range from complete medical and dental
services, youth and senior citizen programming, education, crime victim
assistance, daycare and much more. Our staff is trained to offer assistance in all areas of need, including the ability to make referrals to appropriate agencies, often to programs already on site a 155 Lawn Avenue.
The service programs of the Northwest Buffalo Community Center are
governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of local citizens,
business leaders and government officials who together make sure that you come first and the services you receive are handled in a competent and professional manner.
- 1Suggested donation is $3.00 per one way trip.
- 2To schedule an appointment please call two weeks in advance.
- 3Service operates Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Program Description:
Rural Transit Service is a non-profit transportation organization. Rural Transit Service provides safe, affordable and reliable transportation to seniors, low income and disabled clients to allow them to maintain a happier, healthier more independent lifestyle and heighten involvement in the community.
Eligible residents are transported to dialysis clinics, medical offices, physical therapy, pharmacies, colleges, work places, nutrition sites, adult day cares, grocery stores, banks, salons/barbers, etc., with medical trips taking priority.
Rural Transit’s success is predicated on the commitment of their volunteers, including drivers, dispatchers and driver aides; providing the transportation and scheduling. In twenty five years, due to the increasing need, Rural Transit has expanded its service area from two towns, with approximately one dozen volunteers to twenty five municipalities throughout Erie County with the help of over one hundred thirty volunteers and the need continues.
- 1The Rural Transit vans run between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
- 2Dispatch must be called 48 hours in advance and up to two weeks in advance for appointments.
- 3Individuals may schedule up to two rides per week.
- 4$3.00 Suggested Donation per Trip, No one will be denied services because of inability to pay.
Program Description:
The mission of the South Buffalo Community Association is to maintain and enhance the general cultural, social and recreational well-being of the neighborhoods of South Buffalo through human service programs.
These programs include, but are not limited to the elderly, youth services, recreational programs for all ages, plus information and referral.
- 1donations accepted.
Program Description:
The mission of the Cheektowaga Department of Senior Services is to provide our participants with quality activities, programs and advocacy that promote independence and enhance their well-being.
- 1The suggested donation for a one-way-trip is $3 and $8 one way for the wheelchair van, but the donation is confidential and each person determines what he or she can pay.
- 2The vans run five days per week from 8:30-3:30 pm.
- 3Van reservations for MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS can be made a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of two weeks in advance (the sooner the better).
- 4All other appointments (shopping, banking, etc.) can be made a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of one week in advance.
- 5Appointments will be scheduled on a space availability basis – medical being the priority.
- 6WHEN GROCERY SHOPPING, EACH RIDER IS LIMITED TO 4 BAGS.
Program Description:
The town provides free transportation for senior residents to and from important appointments and essential errands.
- 1There is no charge to care receivers for our services.
Program Description:
The Town of Lancaster Senior Center offers a variety of activities and programs to Lancaster residents age 55 and older. To participate in the Senior Activities, you must show a Lancaster Senior Photo ID card.
- 1The van runs Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- 2Reservations are required.
- 3Suggested Donation: $3.00 (one-way), wheelchair van $8.00 (one-way)
Program Description:
The Valley Community Association Senior Citizen Program is designed to encourage and maintain healthy lifestyles in elderly residents of the Buffalo River Community by providing affordable healthy meals, facilitated physical activity,
peer interaction and socialization, and health care navigation and access to support services. Program activities include congregate dining, low-impact aerobics exercise, cards and BINGO, healthy aging education, recreational activities, day trips, and more.
Transportation is also provided for those in need. Through collaborations and partnerships, the program also gives the local senior population access to regular on-site free screenings and consultations. The VCA Senior Program is dedicated to promoting preventative measures and provides a network of support to improve the quality of life in the local senior population.
- 1Transportation to medical appointments is available by appointment.
- 2Transportation to and from all the VCA senior programs at the various sites Monday through Thursday.
Program Description:
Greece F.I.S.H. provides transportation to medical appointments for seniors and ambulatory disabled individuals.
- 1Call for transportation 24 hours in advance.
- 2Those needing a ride on Monday need to call on Friday to make arrangements.
- 3Early call-in is helpful as they often have only one driver/day.
- 4No fee for service. Donations accepted.
- 5Town of Greece, Charlotte area. People must live in these areas, but they can be taken wherever they need to go outside of Greece or Charlotte.
- 6Transportation services are suspended until further notice.
Program Description:
Honeoye Falls/Lima FISH (Friends in Service Here) provides transportation to doctors, dentists, dialysis, and recovery tests and rehab. Can provide transportation assistance to shopping trips but medical appointment take priority.
Transportation is provided by volunteers for home bound and disabled residents of Honeoye Falls, Lima, West Bloomfield, and Mendon NY.
- 1Suggested donation.
Program Description:
FISH receives calls from individuals unable to drive themselves to essential appointments at hospitals, doctors’ offices, and medical specialists.
Clients should be able to walk from their home to the vehicle and in/out of the appointment facility – independently or on the arm of a driver. FISH serves residents who live within the Rush-Henrietta Central School District.
- 1Call before 12:00 noon to request transportation for the next day.
- 2No wheelchairs, transport chairs or scooters.
- 3Transportation may be scheduled for Monday through Friday.
- 4Clients may make a donation to FISH, but it is not required to make a contribution in order to receive service.
- 5Clients should be able to walk from their home to the vehicle and in/out of the appointment facility – independently or on the arm of a driver.
Program Description:
No Transportation service available on the website
- 1donations accepted
Program Description:
Choice One Transportation is Non-Emergency Medical Transportation provider in Rochester, NY. Recognizing specific needs of each individual,
we are committed to fostering atmosphere of compassion, integrity and professionalism. With each ride, we strive to place quality and care back into medical transportation.
- 1Medicaid, iCircle Care, Fidelis Care and Private Pay are accepted!
- 2Vehicles are fully insured, serviced regularly, and comply with American Disability Act (ADA) regulations.
Program Description:
City East Transportation is a combined ministry of Peace of Christ Parish, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish and St. Stanislaus Church.
It provides free transportation for members who are unable to drive to medical/dental appointments, pharmacy, physical therapy, dialysis, grocery shopping and banking. Drivers are also willing to pick up groceries or prescriptions for members.
- 1Members are allowed one 2-way trip or 2 one-way trips/person/week.
- 2Parking fees are the responsibility of the rider.
- 3All drivers are volunteers who have been screened and trained by Lifespan.
- 4Riders must be able to walk with minimal assistance from the driver (no wheelchairs) and live in a home or apartment, as opposed to a nursing care facility.
- 5Call at least 5 days in advance of your appointment.
- 6Donations are appreciated.
Program Description:
The East Rochester Community Resource Center provides a variety of services for residents in need of assistance.
We have a volunteer pool of safe drivers who will help people run errands, take them grocery shopping or to a doctor appointment.
- 1One week advance notice is required.
- 2No Pricing information available on the website.
Program Description:
The Fairport/Perinton Senior Living Council, Inc. (SLC) partners with the Fairport Baptist Homes (FBH) to provide the transportation options offered through Senior Options For Independence (SOFI).
The Elderbus provides door-to-door, wheelchair accessible transportation Monday through Friday within the Fairport/Perinton area for residents who are at least 60 years of age or disabled.
Through a partnership with the Fairport Baptist Homes, SLC makes it possible for Fairport/Perinton residents to get to local doctors’ appointments, go to the library, have their hair done, grocery shop, and do their banking while socializing along the way.
- 1Scheduling requires at least one day’s notice.
- 2Within Town of Perinton: Medical appointments.
Essential errands (bank, grocery, hair appointments, library, etc.)
Walmart on Monday. - 3Suggested Donation Within Town of Perinton
$3 one way $5 round trip. - 4Wheelchair Accessible.
Program Description:
The Fairport/Perinton Senior Living Council, Inc. (SLC) partners with the Fairport Baptist Homes (FBH) to provide the transportation options offered through Senior Options For Independence (SOFI).
Transportation outside the Fairport/Perinton area for medical appointments is also available to local seniors. SOFI volunteer drivers, using their own cars, will provide door-to door service to and from the appointment. In most cases, and when necessary, the driver will remain with the senior while at the appointment.
- 1Scheduling requires at least a two days’ notice.
- 2Office Hours 8:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
- 3Outside Town of Perinton $8 one way $16 round trip.
Program Description:
Transportation services for residents of Gates, Chili, North Chili NY for ages 60+ and people with disabilities of all ages.
- 1Operates M-F 8am-5pm.
Program Description:
The Town of Greece partners with Medical Motors Service to transport seniors to and from the Senior Center each day.
- 1$2.00 round trip suggested contribution.
- 2Office Hours Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
- 3NOTE: For cancellations call Medical Motors 654-7030 before 8:00am.
- 4You will need to provide your name, address, phone number, and reserved date(s) for the van.
- 5You may request transportation twenty four hours in advance.
Program Description:
DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year.
Annually, the organization provides more than 240,000 rides to veterans attending medical appointments and assists veterans with well over 160,000 benefit claims. In 2020, DAV helped veterans receive more than $23 billion in earned benefits. DAV’s services are offered at no cost to all generations of veterans, their families and survivors.
DAV is also a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible.
With nearly 1,300 chapters and more than 1 million members across the country, DAV empowers our nation’s heroes and their families by helping to provide the resources they need and ensuring our nation keeps the promises made to them.
- 1Veterans age 80 and older are FREE.
- 2$300 Lifetime Membership.
- 3After a minimum down payment of $40 toward your life membership, you will receive your membership card. The remaining balance is paid in interest-free installments.
Program Description:
RTS Access is RTS’ paratransit program that provides coordinated ride-sharing transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to ride RTS transit buses due to their disability.
RTS Access is a complementary service, meaning it matches the service area and operation hours of RTS' system, and is provided under the criteria set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. As an origin-to-destination service, RTS Access routinely provides curb-to-curb service with exterior door-to-exterior door service provided upon advanced notice.
- 1The RTS Access service area is ¾ of a mile beyond the RTS fixed-route bus service.
- 2RTS Access trips must begin and end within the service area as defined by the ADA.
- 3Reservations can be made up to a maximum of seven days in advance.
- 4When reserving a return trip from a medical appointment, remember that medical appointments are rarely completed on time. Please allow additional time for your requested return pickup time. Paratransit requires a minimum stay of one hour after a drop-off at any destination.
- 5You can request up to six trips per call.
- 6ADA Regular service Area $2
Regular Service Area $2
On Demand Service Area $4
Supplemental Service Area $8
Children under 6 years old Free*
Cost per trip is determined by the service area -
Please refer to the interactive map - 7All certified customers eligible for RTS Access may ride RTS fixed route buses free of charge with their RTS Access ID card. ID card must be valid; not expired.
Program Description:
Our transportation service, Elderberry Express, is available to senior citizens living in the Town of Pittsford.
- 1Those requesting service should call at least 48 hours in advance. Please leave your name, phone number, address, appointment time and type of service requested.
- 2For service on a Monday, please call by 1:00 p.m. the previous Thursday.
- 3Service is provided Monday - Friday, for appointments between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. excluding holidays.
- 4Clients must be ambulatory.
- 5We offer transportation within Monroe County or within 10 miles of Pittsford Village.
- 6We do not provide same day service. Phone at least two days in advance.
- 7You will receive a confirmation call from the driver the evening before your appointment.
- 8Donations are encouraged and gratefully accepted.
Program Description:
The Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters was started in August 2010 by John (Bud) Johnston with the intention of giving a neighbor a ride to a medical appointment.
It has blossomed into a booming organization that has supported hundreds of seniors who live in the Webster School District.
Wasps (Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters) is a group of volunteers who provide transportation for retires and disabled residents who live within the Webster School District.
Our Mission is to help the retired and disabled residents in our community get to and from medical and dental appointments, other health related trips such as pharmacies, as well as banks, barbers, hairdressers and tax prepartion services.
- 1Rides are provided: Monday - Friday.
- 2Earliest appointment time is 9:00AM
Latest appointment time is 2:30PM - 3We also require that the ride is requested a minimum of 3 days before the appointment. (not including holidays, weekends or day of appointment)
- 4Assistance getting in and out of the vehicle is offered.
- 5Clients must be able to move independently from their home and to the vehicle and to and from appointments.
Program Description:
The towns of Brighton and Penfield in Monroe County have formed a partnership to provide transportation for senior residents of Brighton and Penfield.
- 1Free for residents of the towns of Brighton or Penfield.
- 2Donation accepted.
Program Description:
The New Rochelle Office for the Aging offers free, comprehensive services for New Rochelle seniors and their families.
- 1Transportation is provided free of charge.
Program Description:
Yonkers’ seniors know that our city is a great place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why they continue to call Yonkers home.
Yonkers has a rich history; dozens of distinct, desirable and livable neighborhoods; great schools and parks; a lively culture and attractions.
From case managers to transportation services to recreation, Mayor Mike Spano is committed to providing Yonkers seniors with the very best services and care.
- 1A contribution of $1.00 is suggested for a one-way ride door-to-door.
- 2Medical Visits
Transportation is available between 8:30am – 10:30am and from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. - 3Please be sure to contact the Office for the Aging at least two weeks in advance.
Program Description:
Yonkers’ seniors know that our city is a great place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why they continue to call Yonkers home.
Yonkers has a rich history; dozens of distinct, desirable and livable neighborhoods; great schools and parks; a lively culture and attractions.
From case managers to transportation services to recreation, Mayor Mike Spano is committed to providing Yonkers seniors with the very best services and care.
- 1Transportation for shoppers is available Monday – Friday mornings.
- 2The supermarket you attend is determined by the location of your residence. (see the list bellow)
- 3A contribution of $1.00 is suggested for a one-way ride door-to-door.
- 4Mondays
Shoprite
278 Tuckahoe Road
A&P
1233 Nepperhan Avenue
Tuesdays
Shoprite
25-43 Prospect Street
Wednesdays
A&P
660 Mclean Avenue
Pathmark
Central Park Avenue
Thursdays
Shoprite – week1
278 Tuckahoe Road
Pathmark – week 2
Central Park Avenue
Stop & Shop
111 Vredenburgh Avenue
Fridays
Shoprite
278 Tuckahoe Road
Program Description:
The Mission of RideConnect is to help encourage independence and mobility by providing exceptional customer service and comprehensive transportation options so that older adults, age 60+, have access to the best and most cost-effective transportation services in Westchester County.
- 1We are staffed Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
- 2RideConnect volunteers are available throughout the county but availability varies from town to town.
Program Description:
The Mission of RideConnect is to help encourage independence and mobility by providing exceptional customer service and comprehensive transportation options so that older adults, age 60+, have access to the best and most cost-effective transportation services in Westchester County.
RideConnect has mobilized a team of volunteers willing to shop for, and deliver groceries to older adults (60+) and those with compromised immune systems, living in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Our volunteers are eager to help those at highest risk for Covid-19.
Our goal is the safety of everyone, so our volunteers practice social distancing, and all CDC recommended hand washing practices. Volunteers will not transport a client, and they will not enter a home.
- 1It is the client's responsibility to pay for the groceries and that can be done with cash, credit or online payments like Venmo.
Program Description:
Senior Adults participate in regularly scheduled meetings and programs. A variety of activities such as informational presentations, crafts, exercise, movies, social functions, special programs and parties are offered.
Free transportation is offered by the department for local shopping and meetings. Get your name on the senior mailing list to find out about all ongoing events. (Bus trips, weekly meeting topics, special events and more.) A bi-monthly calendar can be mailed to your home address. Currently, all senior adult programs have been suspended until further notice.
- 1Transportation is provided free of chrage.
- 2Currently, all senior adult programs have been suspended until further notice.
Program Description:
Transportation to area Doctors and Medical Facilities and back home again to those eligible Cortlandt Seniors. Medical car runs on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Free transportation is offered by the department for local shopping and meetings.
Get your name on the senior mailing list to find out about all ongoing events. (Bus trips, weekly meeting topics, special events and more.) A bi-monthly calendar can be mailed to your home address. Currently, all senior adult programs have been suspended until further notice.
- 1A minimum of 2 seniors per trip, is required for the service to operate.
- 2Medical car runs on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
- 3Transportation can only be provided as far as Yorktown, Jefferson Valley, Putnam Valley as well as Peekskill and Cortlandt areas.
Program Description:
A bus service is provided for eligible Cortlandt Seniors for shopping trips to the Cortlandt Town Center and to the Jefferson Valley Mall. Seniors are picked up at their homes and returned back to their homes following the shopping trips.
The shopping bus goes to the Cortlandt Town Center every Thursday, and to the Jefferson Valley Mall the 3rd Monday of the month.