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Community Care Shuttle
Putting compassion into motion
At Adventist Health, we believe healthcare begins long before a patient arrives at a clinic or hospital. In Mendocino County, one of the most significant barriers to accessing care is transportation. The Adventist Health Community Care Shuttle advances our commitment to equitable access, community benefit, and whole-person care by providing safe, reliable, and no-cost transportation for patients with demonstrated need traveling to eligible outpatient medical appointments.
Removing barriers. Restoring access. Strengthening community well-being.
We are first focusing on launching an 8 – 10 passenger ADA-compliant Community Care Shuttle serving We are first focusing on launching an 8 – 10 passenger ADA-compliant Community Care Shuttle serving Ukiah, Redwood Valley, and Willits. The shuttle will provide curb-to-curb transportation for patients traveling to outpatient appointments, diagnostic services, and related medical visits, in accordance with Adventist Health policies and applicable regulations.
Based on current outpatient volumes and conservative service modeling, the shuttle is expected to serve approximately 80 patients per week, helping reduce missed appointments and support continuity of care.
How the shuttle will improve health and well-being
Seniors, individuals with disabilities, and patients without reliable vehicles too often miss essential medical appointments. Preventive care is delayed. Chronic conditions go unmanaged. Follow-up visits are postponed — contributing to avoidable complications and increased emergency department utilization. Thankfully, the Community Care Shuttle will make an immediate impact by:
Put your support into motion
Together, we will ensure transportation is no longer a barrier and that more people in our community can get the care they deserve.
What your generosity supports
Philanthropy supports capital and launches costs so the program can begin serving patients immediately.
$90,000 — ADA-Compliant Shuttle Vehicle An 8–10 passenger wheelchair-accessible van with lift capability, safety restraints, and durability appropriate for rural travel.
$50,000 — Startup Driver Support Professional driver support during launch, aligned with Adventist Health safety, training, and risk management protocols.
$10,000 — Startup Fuel and Initial Servicing Fuel, mileage-based maintenance, initial servicing, and launch-related operational expenses.
Total Phase One Philanthropic Investment: $150,000
The Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Foundation has already committed $30,000 in leadership funding, signaling strong organizational endorsement and shared accountability for program success. Phase One will launch immediately upon full philanthropic funding.
Expanding beyond the Ukiah Valley
Following demonstrated impact and operational stability, Phase Two will expand access to coastal, northern, and geographically isolated areas of Mendocino County, where transportation barriers are often compounded by distance and limited public transit.
A second Community Care Shuttle will serve patients in communities including:
- Covelo/Round Valley
- Fort Bragg
- Laytonville
Philanthropic recognition opportunities
All donor recognition will be extended in accordance with Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Foundation guidelines and IRS regulations and will not imply endorsement of any commercial product or service.
Presenting Partner — $50,000
- Premier leadership role in expanding access to care across the community
- Prominent exterior shuttle recognition — highly visible throughout the service area
- Exclusive “Presented by” acknowledgment across program materials
- Association with a transformational initiative advancing equity and access
- Opportunity to demonstrate top-tier community commitment and impact
Vehicle Partner — $15,000
- Exterior recognition on a shuttle actively serving patients and families
- Daily visibility as the vehicle travels throughout the community
- Inclusion in sponsor listings highlighting your meaningful support
- Alignment with a program that directly removes barriers to care
- Tangible role in helping individuals reach essential services
Route Partner — $5,000
- Recognition in selected communications tied to the program
- Visible association with a mission-driven effort improving access to care
- Direct support of routes relied upon for critical services
- Opportunity to demonstrate community investment at a meaningful level
Community Supporter — Gifts of Any Amount
- Every contribution directly supports access to care for those in need
- Participation in a collective effort to keep services accessible and reliable
- Recognition as part of a caring community committed to making a difference
- Flexible giving level with meaningful impact at any amount
Your Support Makes It Possible
Help our community members access more health, wholeness, and hope
Your philanthropic partnership will help ensure patients can reach the care they need, when they need it most. Make your gift today, designating your gift to the “Patient Transportation Program.”