We are the new innovative “fill in the gap” community based transportation service for
seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, and low income families in restricted areas. We
currently serve DuPage, Kane, and Cook counties, and are currently seeking grants and
funding to continue providing subsidized services to under-served populations throughout suburban Illinois. It is our goal to serve 100 clients a day to fulfill a critical transportation gap in townships, villages, senior communities and more.
"Your service and championship virtually are the only things I have left for me as I fight the daily battle of my not so perfect life. Your services are more than fair, you all wait for me after each appointment. I could not afford to be treated so well and get the attention I needed if I resorted to a cab or hired car. In most cases my appointments are on the weekends and you all always make a way to service my needs. This is another added benefit of the services Operation Drive provides." - Janice Yorkville, IL
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 OUR PURPOSEOperation Drive is a non-profit transportation program that will help “fill in the the gap” for the transportation crisis in suburban IL. Providing access to nutrition sites, critical well check appointments, specialized schools, school districts, critical treatment centers, and more.... |
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 THE CRISISDue to the lack of funding through the state, and no medical insurance coverage, state arrears payments we have had to declined over 100 senior citizens, children, persons with special needs, veterans, and low income families that were recipients of these programs critical transportation to their most crucial appointments. |
 THE PROBLEMCurrently, the seniors, veterans, disabled, low income families and their children suffer disproportionately due to lack of inadequate transportation, and services. Operation Drive is the communities “fill in the gap” transportation service. We are not funded through our local government, state, or the cities in the counties we service. Therefore, developing a suitable non-profit transportation..... |
 GET INVOLVEDOperation Drive “Taking the road less traveled the Movement Inspired by Georgia” There are many ways you can get involved. Whether you choose to donate your time, talent or dollars, your support will go a long way to help us DRIVE to End Healthcare Disparities, and assist to end the food hunger crisis for low income.... |
 THE CHILDRENOne in 45 children experience homelessness in America each year. That's over 1.6 million children. While homeless, they experience high rates of acute and chronic health problems. The constant barrage of stressful and traumatic experience also has profound effects on their development and ability to learn. |
 THE VETERANSIn 2013 there were 38,140 veterans who served through all the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras. Help a veteran share their experience in service to combat feelings of isolation. |
 PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIESPhysical disability is defined as when a person’s physical functioning, mobility, dexterity, or stamina is limited.People with physical disability make up the largest minority group of the US.In the US, about 74.6 million people have some type of physical disability.Students with disabilities have lower rates of participation in after-school activities, leading to decreased socialization and leadership development. Of today’s 20 year-olds, just over 1 in 4 will become disabled before retirement |
 SAFETY FIRSTMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among Americans 1-34 years old. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the total societal cost of crashes exceeds $230 billion annually. Contributing to the death toll are alcohol, speed, and various other driver behaviors plus the kinds of vehicles people drive and the roads on which they travel. |
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We are committed to providing efficient, reliable, accessible transportation services to residents in rural under-served communities. Where services are non-existent or at a minimum, and often do not provide options for our most vulnerable families, and individuals.