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Helping to bridge the transportation
barrier between home and work |
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Special Announcement: |
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If you live outside
of Lewis County, NY and are looking for Wheels For Work programs in your
area, click
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With today’s transportation costs on the rise,
it’s no wonder working families face difficulty with obtaining affordable,
reliable transportation in order to get to and from work. Quite often this
can make the difference between keeping and losing a job.
Our Transportation Services Program can make a difference by providing a “jump start” for families residing in Lewis
County, NY by helping to:
- Provide repair work to a family’s existing
vehicle;
- Assist with insurance
payments;
- Assist with other alternative forms of
transportation to get to and from work.
The road doesn’t end there. We can also help the family identify
their strengths and goals, and work with the family in their efforts to
become more self-reliant with their transportation needs and with reaching
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In 2010, 21 families
received loans to acquire a replacement vehicle to remove the barrier of
unreliable transportation to and from work. 100 families
received assistance with vehicle repairs. |
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What are the eligibility requirements? |
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- You must be a resident of Lewis County,
New York;
- Your gross income for the household does
not exceed the level specified by the funding source (our program is made
possible by a mix of funding sources -- please call 376-8202, ext. 240, to
learn more about income eligibility levels);
- You must be employed on a regular basis;
- You must be willing to meet with a Program
Worker to create a budget and if enrolled, identify strengths and goals to
help you establish self-sufficiency with your transportation needs.
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How do I obtain more information or set up an
appointment? |
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For more information, please contact us at
376-8202, extension #240 and we'll be happy to answer your questions and if
applicable, schedule an appointment. |
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How can I
prepare for the appointment ahead of time?
You
can begin by downloading, printing out, and completing our Transportation
Services
pre-application. Once the
pre-application is completed, you can then bring with you to the
appointment, or mail it to us ahead of time to:
Transportation Services Program
Lewis County Opportunities, Inc.
8265 State Route 812
Lowville, NY 13367
Other
items needed at the appointment:
- Social Security card for each family
member (if no Social Security Card available then a Birth Certificate)
- Proof of residency (example: National Grid
or Time Warner bills)
- Income Verification for all household
members (example: most recent pay stubs)
- Valid NYS Drivers License (if applicable)
- Copy of title, registration, and insurance
for any vehicles currently owned (if applicable)
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