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Mission

About Feonix - Mobility Rising

Right now, in your community, there are people who have no way to get to the doctor, the pharmacy, the grocery store, or work.

Here at Feonix – Mobility Rising, we help fill in the gaps in the social service ecosystem for individuals living with transportation insecurity. We’ve been collaborating with communities around the United States since 2018 to solve some of the biggest mobility challenges in our communities.

We recruit and train volunteers and work with local transportation providers to provide free or low-cost rides to people in need. We also provide online disability training (ADAPT) for transportation professionals to help make all transportation accessible to people with mobility challenges.

Our Mission

We serve communities in the United States by removing transportation barriers and promoting equitable mobility. We collaborate with local leaders, utilize innovative technology, and build dependable and safe transportation networks. 

Our mission is to create mobility solutions for the health and wellbeing of every person in every community.

Link Between Transportation and Wellbeing

More than 15 million people in the U.S. suffer from transportation insecurity. That means 1 in 20 people may not be able to get to the doctor, school, work, the store, or anywhere else in the community on a consistent basis.

Transportation insecurity leads to physical and mental health issues, increases poverty rates, reinforces educational disparities in minority communities, and makes individuals more vulnerable to natural disasters.

How We Work

Feonix – Mobility Rising is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, for impact organization.
We work to help individuals living with transportation insecurity in three ways:

COLLABORATE

We partner with experts and community members because every relationship is an opportunity to advance the cause of transportation and health equity. With teamwork, we can create lasting mobility solutions for everyone, everywhere.

INNOVATE

We believe the best preparation for tomorrow is what we do today. We improve the mobility ecosystem by implementing new processes and technology - trying new things when they are informed by data, experience, and community feedback.

EMPOWER

We work hard. We rise together. We know that everyone has the right to be the hero of their own story, and we work to clear the path forward for the health and wellbeing of all.

Transportation Plays an Essential Role in Each of These Aspects of a Healthy Fulfilling Life

HEALTH

Approximately 5.8 million people in the US experience delayed medical appointments annually due to a lack of transportation.

EDUCATION

Lack of transportation creates educational disparity for minorities, students with disabilities, and low-income families.

FOOD INSECURITY

Food deserts are expanding in rural and urban environments across the country.

EMPLOYMENT

As many as 84% of respondents listed a lack of transportation access as the primary reason for unemployment in one recent study.

HOUSING

45% of Americans live outside of the service area for public transportation systems and therefore experience transportation challenges that significantly affect their lives.

SOCIAL

Social isolation contributes to long term health concerns. The “loneliness epidemic” can be as damaging to a person’s health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day.

How You Can Help

Do you want to help us fulfill our mission? Here are concrete ways you can help Feonix – Mobility Rising today:

Volunteer

Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteer drivers in the communities we serve. Do you love to drive? Want to pay it forward? Join us to transform lives with the gift of your time.
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Donate

Donate

Your one-time or monthly donations help us fund transportation for individuals and families to access healthcare, groceries, employment, and educational resources.
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Partner

Partner

We are constantly building our network of national and local partners. Your organization can help us build stronger communities for everyone. See our current partners here.
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