New Rochelle Cares Shuts Down After Decade of Helping Seniors Stay Home

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (November 4, 2025) — New Rochelle Cares, a not-for-profit, volunteer-run aging-in-place organization, announced it will cease operations after Dec. 31, 2025.

The group has provided transportation services and socialization opportunities for New Rochelle residents 60 and over for the past 10 years, enabling members to remain in their own homes and attend necessary appointments while avoiding isolation.

“New Rochelle Cares is deeply saddened to announce that we will no longer operate after the end of 2025,” the organization said in a statement.

Established in 2015, New Rochelle Cares served 90 individuals who joined as members. Volunteers provided 3,934 rides covering 25,497 miles over 2,550 hours. Rides were primarily to medically related appointments but also included trips for grocery shopping, to beauty parlors or barber shops, and to various programs, including monthly luncheons at area restaurants.

Recently, the organization turned away people wishing to join due to a shortage of drivers. Current leadership plans to step down after 10 years, with no one willing to replace them.

“As a result of the insufficient number of volunteer drivers, as well as the absence of anyone willing and able to replace those administering the group, the Board of Directors regrets that our organization cannot continue to operate and has voted to cease doing so after December 31,” the statement said.

The organization expressed gratitude to donors and pride in its accomplishments.

“We are incredibly grateful to all those who have donated to us over the years. Thank you for supporting our efforts. We are proud of all we have accomplished, and all of us, members, and volunteers, have been enriched by the enduring friendships we have made and found our participation in this group extremely rewarding,” the statement said.

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