OnRamp Atlanta?...

I traveled to Atlanta this week for two purposes—to attend the Project Hope Global Forum and to explore possibilities with PassionCity Church's 515 campus. While I can't claim to know every detail of God's blueprint for our future, I do know this: the transportation barriers we're addressing in Texas exist everywhere. Tens of thousands of hardworking families across America are stuck on the side of the road, unable to access the jobs, healthcare, and opportunities that could change their trajectory. In most places, no one is providing the kind of comprehensive vehicle gifting and support that OnRamp offers.

So perhaps it’s time we expand beyond Texas.

Learning from Leaders in Financial Empowerment

Thanks to our incredible local partner, the Reach Project, I had the privilege of attending the Project Hope Global Forum—a gathering unlike any conference I've experienced. Project Hope ranks among the largest nonprofits in the United States focused on expanding financial literacy in underserved and minority communities. Through strategic partnerships with banks and businesses, they've coached thousands of people out of poverty and into genuine financial self-sufficiency.

This mission resonates deeply with ours. At OnRamp, we've learned that simply handing someone keys doesn't create lasting transformation. Reliable transportation opens doors, but financial wisdom keeps those doors open. Our clients need both—which is why Project Hope's proven approach to financial education could become an essential partner if OnRamp grows beyond Texas.

Exploring Atlanta's Transportation Crisis

After the conference, I sat down with staff from PassionCity Atlanta to share OnRamp's story and our hope to launch an Atlanta-based pilot program in the coming years. The need there mirrors what we see in Texas. Georgia's limited mass transit system simply cannot meet the full transportation needs of its residents. Like Texas cities, Atlanta was built around automobiles. The urban sprawl and low density that characterize the region mean that even massive investment in public transit will never fully solve the problem. For families living on the margins, lack of reliable personal transportation isn't an inconvenience, it's a barrier that can cost them everything.

Churches like PassionCity and organizations like Project Hope understand this reality. They're already walking alongside families who are one car breakdown away from losing a job, missing medical appointments, or falling behind on rent. These are the partners who could help make an Atlanta OnRamp a reality.

The Road Ahead

I'm returning to Texas with renewed conviction. The model works. The need is massive. The potential partners are there. And the families who could benefit from an onramp to self-sufficiency are waiting.

Would you join me in praying that God would raise up volunteers, advocates, and partners in Atlanta and similar cities to bring this ministry to communities where reliable transportation remains out of reach for hardworking people who simply need a hand up?

The journey continues. And hopefully, it's about to expand beyond Texas.