Who we are:
Naperville Seniors in Action d/b/a Ride Assist Naperville (RAN) is an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, with the mission of providing affordable and dependable transportation to medical appointments for Naperville seniors and their caregivers.
A carefully screened and trained RAN volunteer driver will pick up the senior (minimum age 60) at home, drive them to their medical appointment, wait with them, and drive them back home again. All of our insured drivers are volunteers who use their own vehicles to provide rides. Rides are available by appointment only, seven days a week, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and are scheduled at least seven days in advance of each appointment.
We suggest a $15 donation for each round-trip ride, with no extra cost for an extra passenger. No money is given to the driver and no tipping is allowed – an invoice will be sent the following month. If a senior is financially challenged, we ask them to pay what they can afford. We cover the greater Naperville area and include major hospitals.
Visit our Riders page to learn more on becoming a rider. Visit our Drivers page to learn more about becoming a driver.
A special Thank You to our founders: Karen Courney, Jane French, Bev Frier, and Sue Shanahan. We are eternally grateful for your hard work and dedication that led to Ride Assist Naperville!
About Ride Assist Naperville
Our Team
Rushi Kothari
Rushi Kothari
Our team is made up of licensed therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals who are passionate about supporting mental health and wellness in our community.
Rushi Kothari
Rushi Kothari
Rushi Kothari
Rushi, a graduate of Naperville North, brings his passion for teamwork to every endeavor. After earning a BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering from UIUC (Go Illini!) and an MBA from Chicago Booth, he began his career at Accenture, partnering with Fortune 100 clients to shape business strategy and deliver technical solutions. Today, he
Rushi, a graduate of Naperville North, brings his passion for teamwork to every endeavor. After earning a BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering from UIUC (Go Illini!) and an MBA from Chicago Booth, he began his career at Accenture, partnering with Fortune 100 clients to shape business strategy and deliver technical solutions. Today, he serves as a Business Development and Product Executive at Amazon, supporting underserved communities worldwide by expanding internet connectivity and helping close the digital divide.
A RAN volunteer since 2024, Rushi is inspired by his own family’s experiences and driven by his belief in the power of neighbors supporting one another. He is honored to join the board and looks forward to helping grow RAN’s reach and impact, ensuring more residents can rely on this vital service. Rushi and his wife, both Chicago-area natives, live in Naperville with their playful puppy. They enjoy traveling, exploring new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and spoiling their pup every chance they get.
Our Partners
Rushi Kothari
Our Partners
We partner with a variety of organizations and businesses in our community to provide comprehensive mental health services to those in need.
Our Future
Rushi Kothari
Our Partners
Our goal is to continue to expand our services and reach even more individuals in our community who need support for their mental health and well-being.
Meet the RAN Team
Ashley Abraham, Executive Director
Lyn Smith, Program Coordinator
Jocelyn Kim, Program Assistant