Northwest Valley Connect

Mission Northwest Valley Connect advances equality, human dignity and quality of life for residents and strengthens communities offering choices that improve independence by addressing the transportation culture of those aging in place, persons with disabilities and veterans. Vision A ride is available to everyone, especially those 65 years and older, persons with disabilities and veterans.

Northwest Valley Connect is an essential transport business since 2014 serving west valley communities with phenomenal growth as a result of amazing volunteer efforts. An annual 11-12% growth rate began with 255 rides in 2015 to 17,581 in 2021. Commencing in March our volunteer services focused on medical assistance transport, online food shopping, food bank pick-up and delivery and "well check" calls. We believe we could solve all of our communities' transport issues of a special population that is 65 and older, people with disabilities and our veterans by connecting an available ride to every request that lacks access to public transportation because of nonexistence or fragmented services. You can be a part of the solution by donating or by volunteering with this heart rich organization.

Testimonials

Known as "Mary from New York City" to her many friends, Sun City resident Mary enjoys her relationship with Northwest Valley Connect and the weekly group trips that the nonprofit agency offers to its clients. "I sign up for as many as I can," says McFadden. "I don't really care where we're going, the mall, the casino, a local festival or the occasional out-of-town day trips, I'm ready to go and enjoy a day away from my home."'

Mary has been a resident of Sun City for about eight years, having moved here from New York City to be near her daughter. She enjoys overall good health but is limited in her mobility by severe arthritis in her left hip and leg, making a walker necessary to get about her home and her outside activities. She no longer drives which is how she came to know Northwest Valley Connect and to sign up us a regular client. Her basic transportation needs, like doctors' appointments, shopping and social functions, are handled by a host of friends but it's the group trips for which she relies on Northwest Valley Connect.

"Our driver is Rich and he really takes care of us," says McFadden. "He's a safe driver, courteous and considerate. He'll drop us off at our destination, allow us the freedom to go our own way, and then come and find us when it's time to go."