| American Cancer Society | 1-800-227-2345 |
- any medical appointment for cancer patients (all ages); two day notice required; no fee; all drivers are volunteers - rides are not guaranteed but can usually provide
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| American Red Cross | 342-7433 |
- eligible veterans may call by Tuesday to schedule a ride on Thursday to the VA Hospital in Battle Creek (volunteer drivers)
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| Care-A-Van | 337-8220 |
- county-wide curb to curb service (clients must be able to get themselves from the curb
to the building and back); reduced fees available to seniors & disabled; may bring an escort if needed (no additional charge); vehicles are lift-equipped; advance notice required; will travel to the VA Hospital in Battle Creek
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| Kalamazoo Metro Transit | 337-8222 |
- wheelchair lifts available on all fixed route buses; seniors and disabled persons are eligible for discounted fares during midday hours - call 343-8477 for certification forms
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| Kalamazoo Metro Van | 337-8477 |
- vehicles are lift equipped; provide curb-to-curb service; will travel within ¾ mile of fixed bus routes; up to 4 day notice needed; cancellation policy; no Sunday service; call 343-8477 for certification forms for seniors/disabled for reduced fees; once certified as ADA eligible, call 343-1332 between 8 & 5 pm for reservations
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| Portage Senior Center | 329-4555 |
- volunteer drivers transport individuals or small groups age 50+ to grocery stores, senior centers & restaurants; van is not handicap accessible; must reserve the day before by 5pm; no transportation for medical appointments; Portage residents only
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| Senior Services, Inc. (no set fee but donations appreciated) | 382-0515 |
- provides rides to persons 60+ to medical appointments and meal sites, Monday-Friday;
van is not handicap accessible; call a few days in advance to reserve - limited availability
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- RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) drivers age 55 & up are matched with a senior
client needing transportation for any purpose - may be a waiting period, may stay as an escort
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- GIVE (Faith in Action) volunteers age 18 & up provide rides to seniors
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| Shepherd's Center | 383-1122 |
- volunteer drivers escort riders age 60+ for medical rides Monday-Thursday and for non-medical rides on Wednesday & Thursday; drivers will stay for appointments; call Mon-Thur, 9am-noon
to reserve, or leave a message on the 24 hour voice mail; cannot accommodate wheelchairs;
$5 donation requested but not required
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| South County Community Services |
649-2901 |
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transportation provided Monday - Friday by scheduled appointment
for adults 60+ in the Fulton, Scotts, Schoolcraft
and Vicksburg areas (medical appointments, prescription pick-ups, grocery shopping)
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