During this season of Thanksgiving, and throughout the entire year, Chariot is ever grateful for our volunteers, donors, clients, and staff who make our program a success.
In one form or another, we have been delivering exemplary senior transportation services to the community since 1988. Chariot provides a ride - and a sense of independence - for our valued clients in South Austin, Southwest Austin, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Northern Hays County, and Elgin. We are committed to enabling our rapidly growing aging population to age in place, and we look forward to continued collaboration with organizations who share our vision of every senior in Central Texas having access to transportation, enriching their quality of life.
We thank everyone who has supported our efforts, and we look forward to our continued collaboration in the year ahead. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
This year, we invite you to join us on November 29 - the Tuesday following Thanksgiving - for the worldwide giving movement called GivingTuesday. This special day inspires people across more than 150 countries to engage, volunteer, or donate to the causes they care about most.
At Chariot, we believe that giving back to the local community helps create a more equitable and prosperous environment for all. Our work relies on the generosity and passion of the people in our community who take action for good by donating and volunteering with us.
Save the date for GivingTuesday to support Central Texas nonprofits like ours!
We hope you had a chance to get some bids in during Chariot's 2022 Online Auction, It's More Than Just a Ride! We are so grateful for the generosity of our auction donors and bidders whose participation helped us raise much-needed funding for our program.
From time to time we receive letters of thanks from those who make use of Chariot's services. Here's a recent note from Anita.
To Whom It May Concern,
Just a note to say "Thank You" for all your time and effort to make it possible for folks like me who can no longer drive to still be independent and active. Your drivers are helpful, friendly and caring. They give of their time and resources to help me out. Your staff members are also very efficient and friendly in scheduling rides for me and answer any questions I might have or problems I may face.
Thanks also for the van that Jason drives every Thursday at 1 pm to pick up residents at Affinity at SouthPark Meadows for an afternoon of grocery shopping or whatever. He is always so helpful and understanding. I hope that the service will continue and more people here, that do not drive, will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Enclosed please find a contribution to help defray the costs involved for making this all possible.
God bless you and yours in this endeavor to help all those who depend on your volunteers and office staff to keep us seniors "on the move"!
Respectfully,
Anita
Volunteers keep us driving! Please visit the link below to learn more about how easy and flexible it is for you to be a driver and make a difference for someone like Anita.
To inquire about joining a group ride, please call (512) 445-5552.
Amy Temperley of A Mighty Good Time recently interviewed Chariot Board Member Cyndi Cummings to learn about Chariot's program and how people can get involved. We hope you'll give it a watch and share with your friends!
Need a Ride?
Thanks to the support of our community, Chariot is a free service providing rides 7 days a week within our service area. Our volunteer drivers are at the ready to provide you, or a loved one, door-to-door service for one-way or roundtrip requests.
We serve adults who:
Are age 60 and over
Are non-driving or limited-driving
Live in their own residence or live in a senior living community where they do not have access to transportation services
Live within the boundary of our service area (see map)
Are able to walk on their own or with walkers or cane (volunteers cannot transport wheelchairs or lift clients in any manner)
Clients must own and carry a cellular phone to maintain contact with volunteers and staff while using Chariot Services for transportation.
Once you have enrolled in our service, you can simply call us at (512) 445-5552, Monday-Friday, 9-5 to schedule rides. (Ride requests must be submitted to Chariot at least 7 days before your appointment.)
When reviewing your yearend giving plans, we hope you will consider making a gift to Chariot in a way that makes the most sense for your family and finances. Chariot is able to accept donations in the form of cash/check, in-kind, marketable securities, or by directing a portion of your tax-deferred RMD.
Amazon Smile
Did you know that your Amazon purchases can help support Chariot? Simply usethis link to access Amazon, and .5% of eligible purchases will be donated to Chariot through the AmazonSmile program.
Randalls Good Neighbor Program
It is easy for Randalls shoppers to earn extra dollars toward supporting Chariot. Simply set up a Randalls for U account through the smart phone app or at www.randalls.com. Then send an email to Good.Neighbor@Randalls.com and ask them to link your account to Chariot by providing 12531, Chariot's Good Neighbor number, in your message, along with the phone number used to set up your Randalls for U account.
Make a Direct Donation
You can sign up to support Chariot through a monthly contribution or a one-time donation. Visit chariot.org/donate to contribute today!
In the News
Chariot's volunteers take their "work" very seriously. Board Member Cyndi Cummings is no exception. She has made it her life's work to explore different avenues of supporting the older adults of our community. Recently Cyndi was presented with the 2022 CSA Service to Seniors Award from Mr. Ed Pittock, Founder of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors which educates and certifies professionals to work more effectively with their senior clients. You can read more about this award here. Congrats, Cyndi, and many thanks for your dedication!
Holiday Office Closures
The Chariot office will be closed and rides will not be serviced as follows.
Thanksgiving Office Closure
Wednesday, November 23, through Friday, November 25
Winter Office Closure
Thursday, December 22, through Monday, January 2
We wish you and your loved ones all the best during the holidays and always!
