Wheels of Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Athens, Georgia, provides transportation and hope to people who are visually impaired, disabled, or who no longer drive because of age or health issues.
Wheels of Hope service area: Presently, we cover as far as Statham to the West, Watkinsville to the South, Arnoldsville to the Southeast, Colbert to the East, Nicholson to the North, and Arcade to the Northwest.
Wheels of Hope service area: Presently, we are based in Athens, Georgia. We cover as far as Statham to the West, Watkinsville to the South, Arnoldsville to the Southeast, Colbert to the East, Nicholson to the North, and Arcade to the Northwest.
How It Works
The Wheels of Hope program is intended for residents in Athens-Clarke and surrounding counties who do not have the ability to drive due to age, illness, or disability. As a ride sharing program, our network of volunteers provide the rides on an as-needed basis.
The drivers are committed to stay with the rider for the duration of the trip, so riders don’t have to worry about being dropped off. We provide “door thru door” service and stay with our clients during their appointments or help them with their errands. There is no charge for our service, but we do accept donations.
Please fill out a rider application to get started. Once we have your application an office staff will set up a phone interview to see how we can help.
“It’s not the ride, it’s who’s by your side.”
— Jamaica Miller, FOUNDER
800,000
people in Georgia lack the ability to drive due to visual impairments.
12%
of Georgia residents experience a disability which prevents them from driving.
30%
of medical appointment cancellations are due to lack of transportation.
Jamaica’s story