Neighbor To Neighbor Volunteers

A nonprofit organization

$948 raised

5% complete

$20,000 Goal


Neighbor To Neighbor Volunteers, as Mountain Valley Transit (formerly The Chaffee Shuttle), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. We provide FREE local transit options to anyone and everyone. Our services help seniors, and people with disabilities, stay independent in our community. Our services help those who may be unsheltered access local services and shopping. We also regularly transport visitors to local attractions. 

Whether you want to get to an appointment, go grocery shopping, get to work or school, or just go play in our beautiful outdoor recreation areas, we’ve got you covered! While the service is free, donations are always welcomed. 

We have grown fast! Close to 2000 riders per month utilize our services!

Mountain Valley Transit offers Fixed Route Services between Salida and Buena Vista and Door-to-Door services, by appointment,  throughout most of Chaffee County. Our newest Fixed Route Services include routes throughout the San Luis Valley, providing transportation into Salida and Alamosa. 

  

Testimonials

"I have relied on The Chaffee Shuttle to get me to and from my medical appointments. It has been a godsend for me."

"With the huge wait in getting the parts to fix my car, The Chaffee Shuttle has been awesome in helping me and my kids get where we need to be."

"We had no idea before that we could use Mountain Valley Transit to connect to the Bustang and get to Denver.  Thank you!"


Mission

The Chaffee Shuttle offers FREE transit services throughout the rural communities of the Arkansas River Valley and San Luis Valley in South Central Colorado. Our mission is to provide transit options for the area's residents and visitors – to increase access to key destinations in our communities and reduce household transportation costs, as well as decrease environmental pollutants through shared-ride alternatives.

Background Statement

The Chaffee Shuttle began in 2003 and is managed by Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteers, a rural transit nonprofit organization formed in Salida, CO in 1996. We changed our name in 2024, to better reflect our new additional routes in the San Luis Valley.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Neighbor To Neighbor Volunteers

other names

Mountain Valley Transit

Year Established

2003

Tax id (EIN)

31-1634350

Category

Human Services, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Environment, Public & Societal Benefit, Crime & Legal-Related, Employment, Education, Health Care, Recreation & Sports

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

54 Jones Avenue
Salida, CO 81201

Service areas

Chaffee County, CO, US

Alamosa, CO, US, 81101

Salida, CO, US, 81201

Saguache, CO, US, 81149

Antonito, CO, US, 81120

Phone

719 530 8980

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