J.A.R.C. PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Feb. 19, 2008

Partner organizations:

The Everybody Rides Metro foundation will begin the Job Access-Reverse Commute (JARC) two-year pilot project in Spring 2008. Tokens will be available to eligible low-income workers for work-related transportation from the following partner organizations:

• ACT (Accountability & Credibility Together)
• Beech Acres Parenting Center
• Catholic Social Services
• Center for Independent Living Options
• Christ's Community in College Hill
• Cincinnati Works
• Easter Seals
• Epilepsy Foundation
• The First Step Home, Inc.
• FreestoreFoodbank, Inc.
• Gateway House
• IKRON (Integration of Knowledge & Resources for Occupational Needs)
• Jewish Vocational Service
• Lighthouse Youth Services
• Mercy Franciscan St. John Social Service Center
• Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Inc.
• Our Daily Bread
• Salvation Army
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Cincinnati
• Talbert House
• Urban Appalachian Council
• Urban League of Greater Cincinnati
• Valley Interfaith
• Visions Community Services
• Women's Connection
• YWCA of Greater Cincinnati
• Zion Baptist Church

How to receive help with job-related transportation:

Program begins this Spring; date to be announced

Call United Way's Helpline at 211 to be referred to a partner organization (eligibility criteria varies by organization)

Family income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty line

JARC funds can be used for transportation to or from:

• Employment
• Employment interviews
• Day care
• Job-related counseling
• Job related education
• Medical exams for employment

More information
News Release
ERM Backgrounder
JARC Partner Organizations
JARC Funding Partners