Senior Transportation
OVERVIEW & BENEFITS
The Senior Transportation Project (STP) provides van transportation assistance to seniors for medically related appointments, grocery shopping, mall shopping and social activities. STP helps minimize the isolation experienced by many seniors and increases their access to community services and activities.
SERVICES
STP provides door-to-door van transportation, by appointment, for adults age 60 and over. A wheelchair accessible van is available.
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NEW! Shul Shuttle Service Meeting spiritual needs is of paramount importance in helping seniors live well for as long as possible in their own homes. JFS has already transported people for the High Holy Days Shul Shuttle, and we plan to continue with once monthly rides to Friday evening or Saturday morning Shabbat services.
Lack of transportation sometimes tops the list of reasons why seniors lose touch with their congregations and the social support their place of worship provides. JFS’ new Shul Shuttle provides safe, reliable transportation to religious services at the city’s two largest congregations for riders with just a suggested donation of $5 for a round trip. We’re especially proud of our “door-through-door” service that gives extra help to those who need assistance getting out of a chair, locking the front door, and entering or exiting the vehicle and the synagogue.
We offer service to seniors age 60 and over and can provide transportation for those using wheelchairs. Click the photo of our new accessible van to download the Shul Shuttle Registration Form or call us at 505.291.1818 to register by phone. We are still developing a transportation schedule and can take your inquiries into service availability and service times and dates.
View our Art of Caring Grant a Wish video produced by Avista Video Histories and learn how the JFS Senior Transportation Project (STP) helps seniors stay independent, healthy and connected to their communities.
We want to thank clients Claire Jaffe, Susanne Love and Arlantha Lewis - may her memory be a blessing - for participating in this video that helped us raise over $27,000 at the JFS FUNdraiser on April 3, 2011. The video was shown followed by the live auction. The generous donations allowed JFS to purchase a Ford Fusion Hybrid from Don Chalmers Ford to replace an aging vehicle in the STP fleet.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for Federal holidays and some Jewish holidays)
Service area: STP operates in Albuquerque's NE quadrant bounded to the North by Tramway Blvd., to the east by the foothills, to the south by Gibson Ave., to the southwest at Coal Ave, and to the west by Rio Grande River. We will take clients to the VA hospital.
Suggested Donation: $3.00 for one way trips and $5.00 for round trip rides. $30.00 donation vouchers are available at the JFS office, or riders can ask the driver for a voucher if they would like to make a donation. Rider attendants may accompany the rider for the same one way or round trip suggested donation.
Registration required: Yes
If you would like to request a registration form call our Information & Assistance Department (see contact information below) and request a registration form be mailed to you, or we can complete one for you over the telephone.
Appointment required: Yes. If registered, call reservation line at 505.348.4476.
Medical appointment reservations may be made up to ten business days in advance. All other ride requests may be made two business days in advance. Reservations may be made Monday – Friday BEFORE 2:00 pm. A call made after 2:00 pm is recorded as the next business day.
Cancellations: If you must cancel an appointment, please let us know at least two days prior to scheduled pick-up.
CONTACT
Information & Assistance
505.291.1818
debbie@jfsnm.org
