ONE CARE Celebrates First Accessible Vehicle to Support Growing Demand for Transportation Among Older Adults

ONE CARE Home and Community Support Services purchased a new accessible vehicle because of unwavering support from the community.

An accessible minivan was purchased using proceeds from an ongoing campaign, Driven to Care, which aims to raise $500,000.

The new accessible vehicle will help older adults and individuals with health issues maintain independence and stay connected.

According to ONE CARE, this new vehicle will offer cost-effective solutions for single passenger rides as opposed to taking larger passenger vehicles.

This minivan will be used daily to assist clients getting to medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands, and visits with family and friends.

According to ONE CARE, these services are essential to health, quality of life, and aging at home with dignity.

ONE CARE clint Diane Pecor describes ONE CARE as safe and reliable, especially with the ONE CARE transportation services both in and outside Huron and Perth counties.

“Truly and without exception, all the support provided, from intake to delivery, [ONE CARE] have been sensitive, attentive and on time,” said Pecor.

“Not everyone has a support system, and even if one does, I believe ONE CARE is the better option for many of us. We are so fortunate to have these services available to residents of Huron and Perth counties.”

Health care delivery has evolved and so has transportation needs. These new vehicles will help ONE CARE adapt to these changes.

According to ONE CARE, more medical procedures and appointments are now being scheduled during evening and overnight hours, creating new challenges for older adults and people with health concerns who rely on safe, accessible transportation.

Through ONE CARE’s Driven to Care campaign, investing in reliable and accessible vehicles ensures ONE CARE can provide rides to clients, so they can access essential care.

These vehicles help ensure that timing is never a barrier to treatment, recovery, or peace of mind.

Despite this purchase alleviating transportation needs, ONE CARE’s transportation needs continue to increase.

According to ONE CARE, more older adults and people with mobility challenges are relying on accessible transportation even more. ONE CARE must consider expanding its fleet.

While the Driven to Care campaign remains active, ONE CARE has a goal to purchase several more accessible vehicles to ensure no one in the community is left isolated or without a ride when they need it the most.

According to ONE CARE, community support is what made purchasing this first vehicle possible, and continued support means meeting more milestones.

Community members can purchase tickets for ONE CARE’s monthly 50/50 draws: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/onecare

To make a direct donation to the Driven to Care Campaign, visit: https://shorturl.at/bGFTR

To volunteer to be a driver for ONE CARE, visit: https://www.onecaresupport.ca/volunteers

ONE CARE reiterates that every contribution brings the organization closer to purchasing the next accessible vehicle.