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FORE! Transit - Friends of Riders foundation works in conjunction with the Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) to help the most vulnerable in our community by supporting non-profit agencies whose mission aligns with that of FORE! Transit.

FORE! Transit is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation established by PARTA to:

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  • Assist people in Portage County who have difficulty affording public transportation

  • Provide an avenue to work collaboratively with area agencies that serve low-income individuals who need public transportation

  • Give businesses and individuals an opportunity to make tax deductible charitable contributions, which help people in need of public transportation

 
Since 2006, FORE! Transit has worked to meet the transportation needs of those who can least afford it. Our foundation works in conjunction with PARTA to help the most vulnerable in our community by supporting other non-profit agencies whose mission aligns with FORE! Transit.

To contribute to FORE! Transit, send a check to 2000 Summit Rd., Kent, OH 44240, c/o FORE! Transit.  All proceeds are used to    support unmet transportation needs within Portage County by assisting other local non-profit agencies whose mission aligns with FORE! Transit - Friends of Riders.

The Need

Many local agencies assist their clients by purchasing PARTA bus tickets, passes, and trip cards. These agencies are limited in what they can afford to purchase. The number of individuals who need this help out paces the number of those who are able to receive it.

Our Partnership

In coordination with FORE! Transit, PARTA provides grants to non-profit agencies that aid low-income individuals to ensure Portage County residents in need have access to public transportation.

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How it works

Grant recipients receive financial awards that they may draw down to pay for half the cost of full price fares. Award recipients then pay the other half of the cost. This allows individuals who do not qualify for traditional reduced fare programs to have access to discounted fares for public transportation.

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Who receives assistance

FORE! Transit and PARTA have provided grants to many Portage County non-profits to assist their clients including:

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Catholic Charities | The Center of HopeColeman Professional Services | Freedom House/White House Housing & Emergency Support Services (HESS) | Miller Community House | Passages | Portage Area Recovery Center Portage County Job & Family Services | Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA) | 

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How it's supported

An annual fundraising golf outing hosted by FORE! Transit is the primary means of support for the foundation.  Contributions are also accepted throughout the year.  To contribute to FORE! Transit, send a check to 2000 Summit Rd., Kent, OH 44240, c/o FORE! Transit.  All proceeds are used to support unmet transportation needs within Portage County and to assist other local non-profit agencies whose mission aligns with FORE! Transit - Friends of Riders.

What you can do to help

Give $25, $50, $100, or whatever you are able to contribute. FORE! Transit is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation established by PARTA to provide businesses and individuals with the opportunity to make tax deductible charitable contributions. All proceeds are used to support unmet transportation needs within Portage County.

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THANK YOU!

2024 FORE! Transit Golf Outing Sponsors

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Platinum Sponsor

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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors

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Donors

David Gynn, President

PARTA Board of Trustees

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Janice Simmons-Mortimer, Member
PARTA Board of Trustees

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CINTAS

Kent State University

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