OCO Launches Short-Term Transportation Assistance

FULTON – Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) is offering one-time, short-term transportation assistance to help individuals during a time when gas prices are high, and transportation can be a challenge.

To break down transportation barriers, OCO is introducing its new Short-Term Transportation Assistance, offering eligible community members one-time, short-term support to help ease the burden of high gas prices and ongoing transportation challenges.

“Based on our most recent Community Needs Assessment, lack of transportation to jobs is one of the top community?level causes and conditions of poverty in Oswego County,” said OCO Executive Director Kevin Dean. “This program is designed to provide short?term relief and help people stay connected to essential services and opportunities.”

OCO’s Short-Term Transportation Assistance is available to adults in Oswego County with income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines and in need of transportation. Assistance is available on a limited basis while funding lasts.

Assistance may include:

–        Gas Cards

–        Bus Passes

–        Other transportation support for essential needs

Applications for OCO’s Short-Term Transportation Assistance are available online at www.oco.org. Individuals who need help applying or have questions may contact OCO for assistance at 315?598?4717 Ext 1030 or via [email protected].

For those in need of additional transportation assistance, or have questions about transportation resources in Oswego County, please visit Oswego County Office of Mobility Management at https://www.oswegocountyny.gov/departments/mobility_management/transportation_resources.php

OCO provides a wide range of programs for individuals and families across Oswego County, including: Meals on Wheels, Nutrition Services, WIC, OPTIONS, Health Homes, Cancer Services, Health Insurance Assistance, Migrant Health, Head Start, Universal Pre?K, After School Program, Discovery Learning Center, Dining & Activity Centers, Transportation Services, Housing & Supportive Living Programs, Mental Health Services, Homeless Services, Victim Services, and more.

For more information on all of OCO’s programs and services, visit www.oco.org. If you need support and are not sure where to start? Contact OCO’s CarePoint Intake and Navigation Team at [email protected] or by calling 315?592?0807.

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