Pilot program aims to provide transportation to services in Hillsdale

HILLSDALE — Several agencies across the city of Hillsdale have partnered with Feonix Mobility Rising to ease transportation concerns for those seeking services.

The pilot program will run through the end of this year and aims to provide transportation to area residents seeking rides to address needs for healthcare, healthy food, employment and education.

The Mobility Wallet program offers rides to individuals and families who need transportation to services that improve their overall physical and mental health.

“In a rural community like ours, lack of transportation is one of the biggest barriers to receiving the services you need,” said Bryce Asberg, executive director of Helping Hands Pregnancy Resource Center. “Our agencies are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Feonix Mobility Rising to overcome this hurdle.”

Agencies participating in the program include:

• Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency
• Helping Hands Pregnancy Resource Center
• Head Start
• Hillsdale Hospital’s Obstetrical Services (Hidden Meadows OB/GYN or Bediako Birthing Center)
• Michigan Works! Southeast - Hillsdale County
• Perennial Park Senior Services Center

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Those needing transportation for services with an agency participating in the pilot program should contact the agency for assistance.

Feonix Mobility Rising is seeking volunteer drivers for this program who will be compensated for their mileage at the current IRS rate of $0.67 per mile. Those interested should complete a volunteer form at https://feonix.org/volunteer or call (833) 653-6544.

— Contact Reporter Corey Murray at cmurray@hillsdale.net or follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @cmurrayHDN.

This article originally appeared on Hillsdale Daily News: Pilot program aims to provide transportation to services in Hillsdale