Community Assisted Rides

06/15/2026

Celebrate Father’s Day by extending a helping hand to local older adults!

Please consider making a Father’s Day donation to CARS in honor or memory of someone special this Father’s Day. Tribute donations are a wonderful way to celebrate your loved ones by lifting up others in their honor.

Your gift makes a lasting difference in the lives of the many dads, grandpas, and other older adults CARS supports with safe rides to medical appointments and friendly outreach efforts to keep them connected and living dignified, active lives.

When you make a tribute gift, you can choose to have CARS mail a card letting someone know about your donation. For example, if you donate in honor of your dad, we can send him a card and share how this gift lifts up others. If you make a gift in memory of your late uncle, you could have us send a card to one of his children letting them know about the donation and impact made in his memory.

To make a tribute donation: Please use our online donation form and be sure to complete the section titled, “This Gift is a Tribute.”

Thank you and we wish you a Happy Father’s Day!

06/12/2026

💙 Our VIPs inspire us every day 💙

At CARS, the relationships we build with our VIPs are at the heart of everything we do.

From thoughtful conversations to shared laughter and stories, our VIPs remind us of the importance of connection, compassion, and community. They have spent their lives contributing to the people and neighborhoods around them, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support them in return.

Every ride is more than transportation. It is a chance to show care, preserve independence, and help older adults stay connected to the life and community they love.

To all of our VIPs, thank you for letting us be part of your lives 💙

06/10/2026

Please save the date to cruise with CARS on September 24th!

06/05/2026

💙 Volunteer Drivers Needed 💙

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?

CARS is currently looking for volunteer drivers to help older adults get to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other essential destinations safely and reliably.

Just a small amount of your time can make a tremendous difference in helping someone remain independent, connected, and supported.

Our volunteer opportunities are flexible and work around your schedule making it easy to get involved in a way that works for you.

📞 Call 708.354.9328 to learn more about becoming a volunteer driver.

06/02/2026

💙 Going to the doctor is never easy 💙

Medical appointments can feel stressful, overwhelming, and sometimes even isolating especially when transportation becomes a challenge.

At CARS, our caring volunteer drivers help make the journey a little easier by providing safe, reliable transportation along with friendly support and connection along the way.

Because getting to important appointments should never feel impossible.

📞 To learn more about CARS services or volunteer opportunities, call 708.354.9328.

05/28/2026

🌸💙 May Petal Pushers 💙🌸

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Petal Pushers volunteer drivers and arrangers for helping spread joy and connection throughout our community this month.

Because of your care and compassion, reclaimed flowers become beautiful reminders to our VIPs that they are thought of and valued 💙

We would also like to thank the La Grange Trader Joe’s team for generously donating flowers and helping make this program possible.

Together, we are sharing kindness one bouquet at a time 🌸

📞 Interested in volunteering with CARS? Call 708.354.9328 to learn more.

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

💙 Our VIPs Mean the World to Us 💙

At CARS, we call our clients VIPs because they truly are Very Important Passengers.

Every conversation, shared story, smile, and moment of connection reminds us why this work matters so much. Our VIPs are parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, veterans, and lifelong community members whose lives and experiences have helped shape the communities we all share today.

It is an honor to support their independence, dignity, and connection through every ride and interaction.

To our VIPs, thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. We appreciate you more than words can say 💙

05/18/2026

💙 CARS Word of the Year: Compassion 💙

Compassion is more than a word at CARS. It is the heart of every ride, every conversation, and every moment of connection.

Our volunteers show compassion in countless ways through a warm greeting, a listening ear, a helping hand, and the simple act of showing up for our VIPs. These everyday moments help older adults feel supported, valued, and connected to their community.

Because of our volunteers, compassion becomes something people can truly feel 💙

📞 Interested in volunteering with CARS? Call 708.354.9328 to learn more.