JobRides.org

Helping People
Get To Work

Reliable to and from transportation for those in need

Employers

(Rides for Workers)

Employees

(Get a Ride to Work)

Without Reliable Transportation, Many who want to work Miss Out On Stable Jobs

41%

Rural Communities and Small Towns Have No Public Transportation

65%

Have Few Transit Options

25%

Have Limited Access To Public Transportation

30%

of Total Income Is Used For Transportation With Low-Income Workers

Overcome Obstacles to Work

At Job Rides, we understand that getting the job is only half the problem.

For many low-income workers, the real barrier is getting to their jobs, day after day, week after week. Without access to reliable transportation, workers are faced with costly rides or hours-long bus routes.

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to work and provide for their needs. As an employee partner or as a donor, you can make the difference for our neighbors to overcome obstacles through a consistent ride to work and stable income.

Here in Iowa, Job Rides is doing just that; Helping people Get to work,
but we need your help

2022 Results

100

Riders Found Full-Time Work Through Job Rides

150

Average Numbers of Riders in 2022

See Executive Director, Bill Raine, explain how our program works.

30

Plus Pick-Up Locations In Des Moines

65,000

Miles Driven Getting Iowans To Work

$5.3 Million

Added To Payroll in the Des Moines Market

Here’s how you can help those in need of transportation to thrive

1

Become A  Partner

  • Partner as an employer providing jobs
  • Partner by making a generous donation to assist with operations and ongoing fuel costs

2

Help Spread The Word

  • Inform the non-profit and public organizations you know to continue our ability to meet the needs of riders and employers

3

Change A Life

  • Enable those in need to work and provide a better life for themselves and those they love

“Without Job Rides we would lose a lot of incredible staff. This program has been a lifesaver for us at DeeZee.”

Sarah C. Tighe, MA

“Job Rides helps people without transportation find good jobs and improve their lives.”

Edgar Ramirez

“I am so grateful that Job Rides has provided me a second chance at life.”

Sarah

Lend A Hand
And Help Someone
Get To Work