Help Us Go the Distance… Together!
For adults living with disabilities, a ride isn’t just a ride—
it’s connection, independence, and belonging.
We’re building a Bus and Travel Fund to get our members where they want to go.
Our Bus and Travel Fund will help members access:
Community events and social activities
Group outings that build friendships and confidence
Life-changing opportunities that ease loneliness and isolation, helping individuals feel seen, valued, and truly connected to their community
This isn’t just transportation. It’s access to life.
Accessible Transportation
by the Numbers
Did you know that transportation is a top-three barrier to community participation?
14.4% of U.S. adults living with disabilities lack reliable transportation
31–34% of adults living with disabilities rely on others for
rides, limiting independence
Up to 50% of adults living with disabilities report having few or no close friendships
Why transportation matters…
Connection shouldn’t depend on a ride.
Imagine needing help to get to your favorite place to hang out, to see friends, or to attend a community event. For many of our members, this is daily reality.
Transportation isn’t just about getting from one place to another—it’s about independence, dignity, and belonging.
Help Us Reach $15,000… and Double Your Impact
We’re working to raise $15,000 for our Bus and Travel Fund—and thanks to a generous matching gift, every dollar you give will be doubled.
That means:
$50 becomes $100
$100 becomes $200
$500 becomes $1,000
Your generosity goes twice as far in creating access, connection, and opportunity for our members.
We are deeply grateful to Paul for his leadership and generosity as a matching donor for our Bus and Travel Campaign. His commitment to supporting our mission is helping create greater access, connection, and opportunity for the individuals and families we serve. Through his leadership, every donation made to the campaign has an even greater impact on our community.
We’re working to reach this goal by July 15. Every contribution makes an impact.
Make Your Commitment
Your dollar isn’t just a donation.
It’s a ride.
A connection.
An opportunity.
It’s the difference between staying home and showing up.
Together, we can remove barriers, create opportunities, and keep our community moving forward—one mile, one ride, one life at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! Better Together Northern Michigan is a 501c3 organization. Please request a receipt or IRS Form 8283 by emailing info@wearebettertogethernm.org.
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Your donation will be added to the Better Together Bus and Travel Fund, which will purchase an accessible bus as well as support ongoing maintenance, insurance, fees, and pay for drivers.
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Yes! Learn more about becoming a member or volunteering with Better Together.
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Yes! In-kind donations are always welcome. Please reach out to info@wearebettertogethernm.org with more information.
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Yes, please add a name to the note section of the donation form.