DONATE A RIDE

The DONATE A RIDE program is a community charitable initiative, started by Edmonton City Councillor Bolstad and is now headed up by Councillors Kim Krushell and Bryan Anderson. ETS farebox donations throughout January and corporate donations throughout the year provide ETS tickets to Edmonton agencies that assist clients, who are in crisis situations, on a short-term basis. Money collected is administered through the United Way.

DONATE A RIDE is a partnership of private businesses, municipal government, and charitable organizations who raise funds to provide transit tickets to Edmontonians in need.

DONATE A RIDE Celebrates ATU 569 100th Anniversary

Chairperson Councillor Kim Krushell kicked off the 2011 DONATE A RIDE campaign by celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Amalgamated Transit Union 569on Friday, December 30 at 10am in City Hall.

“Transit operators are the ambassadors of this program in the community and they have supported it since its inception”, said Councillor Krushell. “DONATE A RIDE wouldn’t have the impact it does without their active participation.”

Funds for DONATE A RIDE are raised through sponsorship from corporations, public sector organizations and unions, the support of the City of Edmonton and through donations on all ETS buses.

“This year we’re pleased to receive donations from two special events on ETS”, added Councillor Krushell. “The Edmonton Youth Council hosted a dance party on the LRT and Mercury Opera held a performance at Bay/Enterprise Square Station”.

Donations can be made using envelopes provided on all ETS buses, at the DONATE A RIDE kiosk on the platform of Churchill LRT Station, or by mail or phone to the United Way.

To donate online visit http://www.donatearide.ab.ca/.

The Every Day Way to DONATE A RIDE

The campaign will run from December 31, 2011 to January 31, 2012, with the launch at City Hall on December 30.

This special program continues to grow, this year supporting 60 local charities.

Donations can be made year round by mail or phone to the United Way, through the ETS Online Store or at the DONATE A RIDE kiosk on the platform of Churchill LRT Station.

FOIP: Your personal information will be collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act for use in the administration of Edmonton Transit System programs including Donate-a-Ride.  It is protected by the privacy provisions of the Act.  If you have any questions regarding the collection, use or disclosure of this information, contact the Online Store Administrator at 780-496-5752.

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Donate-a-Ride is a partnership of private businesses, municipal government, and charitable organizations who raise funds to provide transit tickets to Edmontonians in need.

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