Free Healthcare Transportation for Seniors

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“The volunteers are friendly, know how much help to offer each client, pick up clients on time, and really make a difference! Thank you Aging Forward!”

—AFD Client

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Free round-trip transportation to healthcare appointments for seniors in northern Durham County, NC.

Aging Forward Durham is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, interfaith organization providing free transportation for seniors in Northern Durham County, North Carolina. Our mission is to help older adults stay healthy, independent, and connected by offering reliable rides to medical and dental appointments—at no cost.

That’s right. 100% Free.

This service is currently available to seniors living independently in Durham County neighborhoods north of I-85. As the program grows, we plan to expand access across all of Durham to meet the growing need for senior transportation.

In addition to providing rides, Aging Forward Durham builds a network of social connection, access to essential resources, and volunteer-driven support for older adults.

How to Request a Ride

If you or a loved one needs free senior transportation to a medical or dental appointment, click the “Sign Up to Ride” tab and complete the form.

Volunteer to Drive or Support Our Mission

You can make a meaningful impact by volunteering to drive seniors to appointments or by supporting Aging Forward Durham in other ways. Visit the “Volunteer” tab to get started.

  • “Aging Forward is providing an awesome, much needed service taking seniors to medical appts in Durham! The volunteers are friendly, know how much help to offer each client, pick up clients on time, and really make a difference! Thank you Aging Forward!”
    —Katie

  • “What a wonderful mission Aging Forward Durham is for so many.  I have only needed the service once, and now I see how vital this can be to all the volunteers who make this possible.”
    —Unnamed Recent AFD Client

  • “Thank you so much for all you've done for me.”
    —Unnamed Recent AFD Client

  • “These people, let me tell you, they are so nice, and generous. They help you. They make sure you're comfortable.“

    "So they've been really, really good as far as getting me to where I need to go. And they stay there with you. So I don't have to worry about calling and wondering, you know, how I'm going. It's just been good for me.”
    —Aaron

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Aging Forward Durham is part of the national Aging Forward Alliance. To learn more about Aging Forward movement across the nation, visit their website: Aging Forward | Formerly Shepherd’s Centers of America.