EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TRANSPORTATION | EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITY CENTER

Provides transportation assistance, for up to 90 days, for low-income persons needing help to get to and from work, work training or school. Transportation is provided via bus cards or gas cards.

Can provide Uber rides for individuals that rely on public transportation and work shifts outside of public transportation hours of operation. Empowerment Opportunity Center will pay for 100% of the ride cost for the first month, 75% of the ride cost for the second month and 50% of the ride cost for the third month. This is a 90-day program.

Physical Address

360 East Marietta Street, Decatur, IL 62521

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;

Fax

(217) 428-0169

Application process

Call to set up an appointment for a pre-screening

Fee

None

Required documents

Must provide proof of employment or enrollment, address of employer or training location, contact info, and copies of work/training schedules

Eligibility

Must meet income guidelines, be a resident of Macon County and need help to get to and from work, work training or school

Languages

English

Service area

Macon County, Illinois

Agency info

EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITY CENTER

Provides critical support programs for those in need.