Service Providers

Ride Connection looks for opportunities to help create strategic alliances among individuals and organizations, harnessing their collective power to confront, explore and solve significant transportation issues in Oregon and Clark County, Washington.

Ride Connection as Collaborator

We convene and collaborate with a coalition of local providers working to identify unmet needs, foster good communication and streamline transportation services in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Clark counties. Ride Connection staff constantly strives to realize outcomes that will make a significant difference to our customers including: (1) more efficient, less duplicated services; (2) better communication among providers; (3) identification of service gaps; and (4) improved strategic thinking in mobility awareness.

Ride Connection as a Leader

In addressing broad community transportation issues, Ride Connection has taken a leadership role in delivering support and resources to our Network of providers.

Ride Connection as a Participant

To foster greater mobility, our Mobility Trainers engage in specialized one-on-one travel training designed to provide our customers with information on all transportation options in our community. Our RideWise program educates individuals to use all community-based transportation options so that all services are used more efficiently and effectively.

We also collaborate with the Oregon Transit Association and the Community Transportation Association of America as part of a key strategic alliance to help our targeted population. Together, we are working to leverage the value of community resources, prioritize funding and issue grants intended to improve the lives of older adults and people with disabilities in Oregon.

Our Network Providers

Ride Connection is grateful for the partnership it has with the following provider organizations:

The African American Chamber of Commerce provides community information, events calendar and visitor information.

 

 

The American Red Cross provides accessible transportation for senior and disabled riders. Our goal is to match your ride request with a volunteer driver who will ensure safe, on-time, door-to-door service. Red Cross Transportation Services depends on valued volunteers who dedicate their time as drivers, escorts and dispatchers.

Canby Adult Center . Rides for the Nutrition program are Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri. Call between 8:00am and 9:30am on the day you need a ride to the Center. Medical, banking, and other appointments need 24 hour notice. Bus hours are 8:00am to 12pm

Catholic Community Services (CCS) is a faith-based and values-driven outreach of the Catholic Church in Western Washington. Under the leadership of Archbishop Brunett, and the Board of Trustees, our staff and volunteers answer the Gospel call to loving and compassionate service with particular concern for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death and for the dignity of every human person.

Clackamas County Social Services Division (an Area Agency on Aging) is a partner in the County’s Social Services Division, joining the Community Action Agency in a shared mission to work for the well being of vulnerable citizens.

David's Harp. A community clubhouse model program (for adults with serious and persistent mental illness) with an open, friendly environment to relax, renew, and connect with supports.

Edwards Center, Inc. was created as an alternative to the services provided at large, impersonal institutions far from home. Edwards Center offers adults with developmental disabilities multiple options for employment and residential services.

Friends of Estacada Community Center. Community center, including special services for residents 55+/disabled, and Home delivered meals: M-F. Transportation for meals, medical appts., shopping, recreation in Estacada area. Outreach/recreation activities, health screenings, classes, and I&R.

Gladstone Senior Center. Senior center for residents of Gladstone, 55+/disabled. Congregate & home-delivered meals. Transportation to center, medical appts., shopping, personal needs, 9:30am-1pm, T-TH. Suggested donation: 50 cents/ride each way. Lift available. Outreach, recreation activities, classes, health screenings, I&R.

Hoodland Senior Center. Residents: 60+/disabled. Provide I&R, companionship, health screening, meal programs, newsletter, transportation, outreach, recreation, Senior Law program, support groups.

Lake Oswego Adult Community Center. Services for Lake Oswego residents, age 50+/disabled: congregate meals M/W/F; limited transportation available. Outreach, recreation, classes, health screening, I&R, and computer for the blind and visually impaired. "Lake Oswego Place": memory-loss respite program, 1pm-5pm, TH. Scholarships available to Lake Oswego residents.

LifeWorks NW. LifeWorks NW's Older Adult Services meet the wide-ranging needs of the aging adult, including mental health assessment, consultation, and therapy in the person's home, day treatment services in a therapeutic environment, addiction treatment services, an enhanced psychiatric unit, a model foster home, and caregiver training services.

Metro West Ambulance. As a leader in healthcare and medical transportation, Metro West Ambulance has made a commitment to provide high quality, community based, pre-hospital healthcare.

Metropolitan Family Service - Project Linkage. Project Linkage helps older adults remain independent in their own homes by linking them with volunteers who provide in-home support and transportation.

 

Milwaukie Center. Milwaukie Center is a multipurpose community center operated by the North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District. The Center offers a wide array of recreational and support services to meet the interests and needs of adults age 55+ in the suburban Portland/North Clackamas area. Our doors are open to everyone!

Molalla Adult Community Center. The Molalla Adult Center offers noontime meals, entertainment and activities in a friendly, sociable setting. Join us when you can. Transportation is available.

Neighborhood House. Neighborhood House brings neighbors together to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and educate young and old. We strengthen community by providing resources to support self-reliance, economic independence and dignity in people of all ages and backgrounds.

Northwest Pilot Project. Assists people 55+ years of age with affordable housing. Walk-in Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am and Monday-Friday at 1:00pm. The first four people will be seen at these times. Be one hour early.

Northwest Portland Ministries. NWPM has a twenty-year history of providing transportation for elderly and disabled populations through volunteerism from congregations within the northwest Portland neighborhood.

 

 

 

PacifiCAB Company, Inc. provides Taxi and Wheelchair transportation services in Washington County. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our vehicles offer a clean, smoke free environment.

Pioneer Community Center. Target: Residents ages 55+/ or with disabilities. Nutrition site. Home-delivered meals. Transportation for personal needs, medical appointments, & shopping to/from center, 9:45am-3pm, M-F (need a day's notice). Suggested donation: 50 cents/ride. Outreach, recreation, education, health activities, and health screening.

Port City Development Center. Port City offers transportation services to facilitate vocational and integration opportunities by providing consumers with transportation to and from their job and day program sites. In addition, transportation services can be made available on weekends for outings and other special events.

Portland Impact. Our services for seniors and adults with disabilties help people to be healthy and active, and to remain independent in their own homes.

 

 

 

Providence ElderPlace. Providence ElderPlace is a comprehensive care program that offers health, housing, social service and care coordination solutions to older adults and peace of mind to their families. We are dedicated to providing dignified care to seniors in a compassionate environment built on principles of responsive service, top-quality health care, and trust.

Sandy Senior Center. The Sandy Senior Center offers a wide variety of activities: trips, choir and band, games such as bridge and pool, special events, social referral services, meals-on-wheels, classes ranging from art to the Internet, free legal advice, relief for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients, craft sales, hot lunches, potlucks, and transportation to activities or medical facilities, among others.

 

Transportation Reaching People (TRP). Transportation Reaching People (TRP) serves older people and people with disabilities needing transportation to medical and social services appointments, for personal business and shopping, and also for recreational rides. Serving Clackamas County.

 

Urban League of Portland. The Urban League of Portland Adult & Senior Services Center provides advocacy and services to individuals, who are 60 years of age and older, that allow them to live safely and independently in their own homes.