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Get back to work and/or school, and continue to do so consistently
Riverbend, STL Metro East, Rural Illinois
When transportationbarriers get inthe way, we help youjourney onward
Miles to Go is a nonprofit organization created to address and help overcome unexpected transportation barriers so that Riverbend residents, and especially those in the rural communities that help shape the region, can continue their journeys onward.
Riverbend, STL Metro East, Rural Illinois
When transportationbarriers get in the way,we help you journey onward
Miles to Go is a nonprofit organization created to address and help overcome unexpected transportation barriers so that Riverbend residents, and especially those in the rural communities that help shape the region, can continue their journeys onward.
What We Do
We connect people to what matters like no one else does.
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Access important healthcare when they need it
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Reach essential services without delay
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Keep up with the everyday responsibilities of adulting
Miles to Go helps individuals overcome unexpected transportation barriers. We focus on practical, real-world solutions that keep lives moving forward, without judgment and without a bunch of strings attached.
Who We Serve
The Riverbend and its regional rural communities. Real needs. Real impact.
We serve Riverbend residents who are facing unexpected transportation barriers and have limited or no transportation options, where public transit is unavailable or unreliable.
- Working individuals and adult learners
- Those navigating critical life moments
- Those facing unexpected transportation issues beyond their capacity to resolve alone
Focus Counties
Jersey CountyGreene CountyMacoupin CountyMadison County
Current focus area in southwestern and south-central Illinois.
Why It Matters
When transportation stops, opportunity disappears.
In rural communities, distance is not just an inconvenience. It's a barrier to stability.
Miles to Go has been created to help change that.
Miles to Go exists so that the unexpected isn't the defining reason someone falls behind.
Losing a job or missing school
Missing an important medical appointment
Falling behind in ways that are hard to recover from
Mission and Vision
A future where distance is no longer a barrier to opportunity.
Miles to Go is dedicated to helping those facing unexpected transportation barriers, especially in rural areas, and helping support innovative ways of overcoming those barriers.
Core Purpose
- Raise and distribute funding for those facing transportation barriers.
- Establish a resource network for those facing transportation barriers.
- Research and identify transportation barriers with a primary focus on rural areas.
- Discover and help support innovative pathways to overcome transportation barriers.
Funding Support
- Donations
- Fundraising events
- Grants
- Sponsorships
- Partnerships
Recipients of Miles to Go's funds and services will come through direct requests as well as through referrals.
Join Us
Help us advance the Miles to Go vision and mission.
Get involved, spread the word, partner with us as a transportation champion, or request assistance in overcoming your unexpected transportation barrier.
ContactEmail
outreach@milesotgohelps.org
Email us for a further conversation.
All inquiries start with one email address. Reach out to request assistance, ask about partnering, support the mission, or just to learn more.
Use this email to find out how you can help, to inquire about partnering, to learn more about our organization, or to request assistance.
Organizational Note
Miles to Go is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Reach Out About
- Supporting the Miles to Go vision and mission
- Partnering, sponsorship, and other funding opportunities
- To request assistance in overcoming your unexpected transportation barrier
- Requests for more information