182 organizations
How transportation help works in Atlanta
Atlanta runs on MARTA, and the main help is making it affordable: reduced-fare cards for seniors and people with disabilities cut every ride to about half price, and some social service agencies give out single-ride Breeze tickets for appointments — ask the front desk of any program you're already part of.
Medical rides: if you have Medicaid, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is a covered benefit — your Medicaid plan's member line schedules free rides to appointments, usually needing 3 days' notice. Some clinics and senior programs run their own shuttles.
The honest landscape: gas vouchers and car repair funds are rare and small; the realistic plan for most needs is transit plus the occasional agency ride.
What to expect when you call: for NEMT, have your Medicaid number and appointment details ready. For reduced fare, ask what documents prove eligibility before you make the trip to the station.
Operation Once in a Lifetime is a nonprofit that helps U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. It gives emergency financial help, school grants, care packages, travel support, toys, household items, and special trips or experiences for military families.
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The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is a national nonprofit for people with mesothelioma and their families. It helps patients connect with specialists, clinical trials, financial aid, support groups, peer support, and trusted education.
8 services
Commute with Enterprise is a vanpool and rideshare service from Enterprise. In Atlanta, it helps people who live near each other share a ride to work in a recent-model SUV or van, split costs, manage the trip online or in the app, and get support like maintenance and roadside help.
7 services
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is a national nonprofit research and education group based in Washington, DC. It studies traffic crashes and risky driving, shares free reports and safety information, funds research, and runs a safe mobility conference. It is not an Atlanta service office and does not appear to provide rides, medical care, or emergency help.
6 services