Introducing VetsGo

We are on the lookout. No, we haven’t taken up birdwatching. Instead, we’ve been seeking out opportunities to further support our community. It’s when we come together and offer our time, energy and resources that our community grows stronger, and those efforts are necessary to support people who may need a helping hand. One group of people who deserve our extra attention is veterans. We’ve seen the need for services to better support veterans and their family members, and are excited to launch a new program to provide that support. We’d like to introduce you to VetsGo, our newest program providing transportation assistance to veterans and their family members.

VetsGo is supported, in part, through funding from Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Broomfield Community Foundation, the Broncos Community Foundation, E470 Transportation Safety Foundation, and the NextFifty Initiative.

Are you a veteran, or do you know someone who is, who could use help getting to medical appointments? According to projected data from the VA, there are more than 208,000 veterans living in Colorado, with more than 57,000 in Boulder, Broomfield, Weld, and Larimer counties. And according to the U.S. census, over 14,000 veterans live in Boulder County. 

Although the resources to support veterans continue to grow, senior veterans still frequently have difficulties finding transportation to medical appointments. Seniors may have trouble with driving or simply feel uncomfortable getting behind the wheel. Particularly for veterans, medical appointments may be a long drive away, with few VA facilities in the region. Without safe, reliable transportation, veterans and their family members may be left without necessary medical care. We’re stepping up to help. And you can, too.

Our VetsGo program provides volunteer-driven rides to medical appointments for senior veterans and their senior family members. Volunteers can take riders 60 and over from Boulder, Broomfield, Weld, and Larimer counties to medical appointments throughout the region. Qualifying individuals include:

• Veterans who are 60 and older
• Family members (60+) of veterans
• Family members include individuals whose parent, spouse, or children have or are currently serving in the military
• Family members of veterans who are deceased are also eligible
• Individuals who live in Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, and Weld counties. Call us at 303.443.1933 to check availability of services for your specific location