Donate to Public Transit
Help get people where they want to go.
Support Rides For All
Your gift keeps Jackson County moving
Every dollar helps provide safe, affordable, and reliable transportation for workers, students, seniors, veterans, and neighbors with disabilities.
Your Impact
$5–6 covers a mile
Benchmark planning figure for service delivery. Use this to set a monthly gift that fuels more trips.
Community Need
Evenings & weekend service
Help us expand hours and improve access to jobs, healthcare, school, and essential services.
Goal
Fund 50,000 miles
Join neighbors investing in mobility across Jackson County.
Donate Today
Choose a suggested amount or enter your own. One-time or monthly.
Planned Giving
- IRA rollover for donors age 70½+ (consult your advisor).
- Bequests via will or trust; consider a percentage designation.
- Life insurance policies can name JATA as a beneficiary.
Please consult your financial advisor or attorney to determine the best option for you.
Corporate Giving
- Corporate social responsibility & brand visibility
- Employee volunteerism & matching gifts
- Workforce access and local economic growth
Other Ways
- Mail a check: 2350 E. High St Jackson, MI 49203
- Employer match: request a receipt from Info@mijata.org
- Tribute gifts: honor someone special in the donation notes
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with us to support community mobility. Recognition can include website logo placement, social posts, bus interior cards, and event signage.
Community Partner
$250–$999
- Name listing on website
- Thank-you in JATA newsletter
Mobility Champion
$1,000–$4,999
- Logo on website
- 1x social media spotlight
- Recognition at National/ Try Transit Week
Route Sponsor
$5,000+
- Logo + link on website
- Quarterly social recognition
- Custom collaboration opportunities
How your gift helps
- Expands hours and weekend service
- Improves safety, shelters, and rider amenities
- Connects people to jobs, school, healthcare, and essentials
Our Supporters
Thank you to our municipal and community partners.
- Leoni Township
- Blackman Township
- MACI
- Jackson College
- Meijer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. JATA is a public transit authority; we will issue an acknowledgment letter/receipt for your records.
Can I make a recurring gift?
Yes. You may select “Monthly, Quarterly, or Yearly” for reoccurring gifts in our secure donation portal.
How do I make a gift by check?
Please mail checks to 2350 East High St Jackson, MI 49203. Include your email for a receipt.
Who can I talk to about a larger gift?
Contact Info@mijata.org or call 517.787.8363.