Our number of Ride To Work “graduates” (people who keep their job and find their own way to work) continues to grow. Over 200 riders have now graduated!!!! Some are able to purchase a car or a moped, others found a carpool, some moved close enough to walk to work, still others rode with us until they got their car fixed. Some were short term riders who would have lost their job without our help. We work to stay in touch with our graduates and are pleased that about 90% are still working six months after graduating and about 75% are still working a year after graduating, and many have even gotten promotions!
Tracy was our 201st graduate. She rode with us for about six weeks until she could save enough for a moped. Here are her comments and a photo with her moped.
“When I had no reliable way to get to work and felt like every door was closing, Ride to Work Ministry stepped in and changed everything. They didn’t just provide transportation—they gave me the chance to keep my job, stay on track, and move forward. Thanks to their support, I was able to get a moped that became my lifeline. Every morning when I start that engine, I’m reminded that there are people and ministries that truly care.
I’m also deeply grateful for my coach, Katie. She didn’t just check in on me—she guided me, encouraged me, and made sure I was making the right choices during a time when things felt overwhelming. Her support kept me grounded and focused on the goals that mattered most.
Together, Ride to Work Ministry and Katie helped me through one of the toughest challenges in my life, and I’ll always be thankful for the hope and independence they helped me find.”