Neighbors Driving Neighbors (NDN) is a non-profit organization whose vision is that central Maine communities will be a place where people of all ages are able to enjoy meaningful lives while living in their homes.
NDN President Harald Bredesen, left,
and Executive Director Joe Austin
Mission
To enrich our communities by coordinating volunteer drivers for those who do not drive, so they can more easily stay in their homes.
Service
Free transportation for adults for errands, exercise sessions, classes, medical appointments, shopping, socialization or volunteering.
Service area
The residents of Vienna, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Belgrade, Rome and Readfield.
Our drivers
The drivers are generous neighbors who donate their time, vehicle, and gas with no compensation. All the drivers have had reference, driver, and background checks to ensure the highest level of safety.
Our Staff and Board of Directors
NDN is a non-profit organization with an Executive Director and a Program Coordinator, both part-time. The volunteer Board of Directors is dedicated and very active.
Our donors
We are proud that more than half of our funding comes from private donations, showing that NDN enjoys broad support in the communities we serve. We are also been most grateful for the support of Kennebec Savings Bank, Belgrade Regional Health Center, Elsie and Wm. Viles Foundation, John T. Gorman Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Hannaford Brothers, MaineGeneral Health, the Agnes M. Lindsay Trust, United Way of Kennebec Valley and United Way of Mid-Maine.
If you would like to make a donation to keep NDN on the road and towards thriving local communities, join our Pit Crew by setting up a monthly donation. It increases predictability and sustainability of NDN services, and it is more convenient: no need to keep resubmitting donations.
Annual Reports and
other useful NDN documents
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Relevant reports and plans
Building a Collaborative Community Response to Aging in Place
