New Growth Transit

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New Growth Transit is rural public transit in west central Missouri, connecting communities to essential destinations through a flexible, volunteer-driven network.

🚗 Neighbor Helping Neighbor: Volunteer with New Growth Transit! 🚗 Looking for a meaningful way to give back to our comm...
06/17/2026

🚗 Neighbor Helping Neighbor: Volunteer with New Growth Transit! 🚗 Looking for a meaningful way to give back to our community?
New Growth Transit was recently featured as a Spotlight Agency through the KY3 Volunteer Ozarks Program!

Kelly Ast, Chief Regional Mobility Officer and Kelly Knepp, Regional Mobility Volunteer Coordinator recently braved the bright studio lights at KY3 in Springfield, MO, to share how this incredible network is making a difference. They did an amazing job talking about the program. https://www.ky3.com/video/2026/06/16/volunteers-ozarks-learn-about-new-growth-transit/

New Growth Transit provides free rides to residents in west-central Missouri who need help getting to essential appointments. But to keep moving forward, they need more helping hands!

They are actively looking for volunteers in all of the counties that they serve.
Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, Pettis, Polk, St. Clair, & Vernon Counties.

💡 Why Volunteer?
🔸Flexible Schedule: Give rides whenever it fits your routine.
🔸Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vechile
🔸Direct Impact: You are directly helping a neighbor retain their independence.
🔸Community Connection: Meet wonderful local people and swap great stories along the way.

If you’ve been looking for a sign to get involved and make a real difference right here in your community, give us a🤳417-283-7991
email📩[email protected] or
visit our page on Volunteer Ozarks https://volunteerozarks.com/organizations/new-growth-transit/

06/15/2026

Volunteer Ozarks Segement Taping today at Ky3

🚗 Make a Difference in Your Community — Become a Volunteer Driver! New Growth Transit is looking for caring individuals...
06/12/2026

🚗 Make a Difference in Your Community — Become a Volunteer Driver! New Growth Transit is looking for caring individuals to help provide essential transportation for residents in our rural communities.

For many, a simple ride can mean access to medical care, groceries, employment, and more.

💬 "A lot of my riders live alone and don’t have anyone to talk to. Or they might feel nervous on the way to a medical appointment. The ride is an opportunity to help them feel calmer before they get there.”

✅ Free public rural transportation for those in need
✅ Flexible schedule — choose when and where you drive
✅ Mileage reimbursement (IRS-approved rate)

To volunteer, you’ll need:
✔️ A valid driver’s license
✔️ Current auto insurance
✔️ A reliable vehicle
✔️ Ability to pass a background check

💙 Even one ride can truly change someone’s day — or their life.

📞 **Interested in helping?**
Call: 417-283-7991
📧 Email:

**One ride can make all the difference. Join us today!**

We had a great time yesterday at the St. Clair County Resource Share at the Rivers Crossing Senior Center!Staff from Wes...
06/11/2026

We had a great time yesterday at the St. Clair County Resource Share at the Rivers Crossing Senior Center!

Staff from West Central Missouri Community Action Agency and New Growth Transit were able to connect with so many local organizations and businesses all working toward the same goal—**building a stronger, more connected community**.

A big thank you to Kali Gober and the staff of On My Own, Incorporated for hosting such a wonderful event. It was a great time to connect, collaborate, and share resources with others serving St. Clair County.

Events like this are a powerful reminder of how much we can accomplish when we come together to support one another. We’re grateful for the opportunity and look forward to continuing to strengthen partnerships across our communities.

💬 Together, we can keep making a difference!

06/11/2026

On My Own would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Cedar County Senior Services Tax Board for their generous support and consideration of the Cedar County Senior Grant program.
--This funding plays a vital role in helping seniors in Cedar County remain safely and independently in their own homes while continuing to live with dignity and quality of life. Through this support, we are able to provide essential in-home services for seniors who may not qualify for Medicaid but still need assistance with daily living tasks and supports.
--These services help reduce isolation, increase safety, and allow seniors to continue aging in the communities they know and love. Community partnerships like this truly make a difference in the lives of local residents.
***We are incredibly thankful for the Cedar County Senior Services Tax Board’s commitment to supporting seniors and strengthening independent living opportunities throughout Cedar County.
***Thank you for investing in our community and the individuals we proudly serve.

🚍 Welcome to the Transit Team, Denise! 🚍 Please help us give a warm welcome to Denise, one of the newest members of our ...
06/10/2026

🚍 Welcome to the Transit Team, Denise! 🚍 Please help us give a warm welcome to Denise, one of the newest members of our Transit Team!

Denise works for Cottey College , and during summer break she was looking for something meaningful to keep her busy — and we’re so glad she chose to spend some of that time with us. Her willingness to step in and serve our community is exactly what makes our transit program so special.

Denise’s story is a great reminder that volunteering doesn’t have to be a full-time commitment. Whether you’re on summer break, retired, working part-time, or just looking for a way to give back, we offer a flexible schedule that can fit your availability.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, now is a great time to join us! You can make a real difference by helping neighbors get where they need to go.

💙 Welcome aboard, Denise — we’re excited to have you on the team!

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to us today to learn more! 🤳417-283-7991 or 📩[email protected]

"Between shifts or waiting for your next delivery? 🚐 Turn your downtime into cash with New Growth Transit.We’re looking ...
06/08/2026

"Between shifts or waiting for your next delivery? 🚐 Turn your downtime into cash with New Growth Transit.

We’re looking for volunteer drivers to help neighbors reach essential destinations. Since you’re already on the road, our flexible network is the perfect way to fill gaps in your schedule. We reimburse at 72.5 cents per mile—the IRS standard rate—to ensure your fuel and vehicle costs are fully covered.

✅ Work when you want
✅ Support your community
✅ Get reimbursed for every mile

Ready to make your miles count?

📞 Call us at 417-283-7991 or 📩email us at [email protected] to join our rural transit network today!"

Rural Missouri needs a different kind of rural transit service, and we need you! "Did you know that being a volunteer dr...
06/05/2026

Rural Missouri needs a different kind of rural transit service, and we need you! "Did you know that being a volunteer driver is an act of environmental stewardship?

Unlike traditional systems with fixed routes and empty buses, our volunteer-driven network connects rural Missouri only when and where it’s needed. By sharing rides and optimizing trips, we’re keeping our community connected while reducing unnecessary miles.

🌍 By helping neighbors reach essential medical appointments and grocery stores, you’re helping our rural community thrive more efficiently.

We support our drivers with a 72.5 cents per mile reimbursement to cover your vehicle costs while you make a difference. Join our network this World Environment Day!

🤳 Call 417-283-7991 or 📩email us at [email protected] to join us!

Common Question ❓“Does the mileage reimbursement actually cover the cost of driving?”Great question — and an important o...
06/03/2026

Common Question ❓

“Does the mileage reimbursement actually cover the cost of driving?”

Great question — and an important one.

That’s exactly why New Growth Transit reimburses volunteer drivers at 72.5 cents per mile, which aligns with the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate. That rate is designed to reflect the average costs associated with operating a vehicle—including fuel, maintenance, tires, depreciation, and insurance.

It’s one way we support the people who make this service possible.

Interested in becoming a driver or rider?
📞 417-283-7991

What We Do 🚐New Growth Transit is rethinking what transportation looks like in rural west central Missouri.Traditional p...
06/02/2026

What We Do 🚐

New Growth Transit is rethinking what transportation looks like in rural west central Missouri.

Traditional public transit systems often rely on fixed routes and large buses — but those models don’t always work in rural communities where distances are greater, populations are spread out, and needs vary from person to person.

That’s why we do things differently.

Instead of running empty buses on set schedules, we connect people to essential destinations — like medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, and more — through a flexible, volunteer-driven network designed specifically for rural life.

Our system is built around real community needs, not outdated models. By working with local drivers who know the area, we’re able to provide transportation that is more responsive, more efficient, and more personal.

This approach helps residents maintain independence, reduces barriers to care and services, and strengthens the connections that keep rural communities thriving.
It’s not just transportation — it’s a practical, community-centered solution that works.

Get Involved 💛
Want to be part of the solution?
✔ Volunteer – Help a neighbor get where they need to go and make a real impact in your community.
✔ Donate – Support a transportation model that keeps rural communities connected and thriving. 💻 Donate here: https://cfozarks.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1793
✔ Ride – If you or someone you know needs transportation, we’re here to help.

Every ride, every mile, and every helping hand makes a difference.

📞 Call 417-283-7991 to learn more, volunteer, or donate today.

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508 N. Main
El Dorado Springs, MO
64744

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+14172837991

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