FOR AGES 12-21 ONLY In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) to start the process. Must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and be returning to a parent, guardian, approved caregiver, or shelter or transitional living program. Conference call between the youth and person they are returning to is required as well as basic documentation (ID or equivalent). Youth 15 and under may require an approved adult to accompany them (if so, a free ticket for the accompanying adult is provided). Home Free can only be used in the United States. Documentation of youth's age and date of birth via an ID, birth certificate, or other official document is required, as well as the ID of the person they are returning to. Other documents may be required depending on the specific situation.

Salvation Army has limited assistance, when funds are available, for emergency assistance with gasoline, after all other resources have been exhausted.

Provides gas cards to eligable clients to get to employment or medical appointments. *This program is funded by local churches and cards are available on a limited basis.

Provides resource and service programs to address transportation issues. Programs include: * Free in County Transportation: Provides one free transportation benefit a month. Includes round trip with 2 stops within Wooster city limits, provided by a contracted transportation provider. All trips require 48 hour notice. Total household income at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. * City of Wooster: Provides reduced rate, subsidized transportation passes to travel within Wooster city limits. Passes include one-way cab pass, one-way work/education pass, and orange/white 3rd shift and Sunday shift work pass. Total household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Must live within Wooster city limits and be 62 or older, have a disability, or be a veteran or active member of military. * Wooster Transit: Transit passes available for purchase at Community Action-Wayne office. * Mobility Management: Travel Trainers provide transportation information and resource coordination for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals. * Out of County Medical Transportation: Provides free out-of-county medical transportation to seniors, people with disabilities, and low income (at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines) residents. Up to 6 round trips per year provided. Wheelchair transportation available, and riders allowed to bring one travel companion. Call or email transportation department to enroll. Must provide 72 hour notice.

Provides vouchers to assist with short-term job related transportation needs to help the client retain or gain employment: Bus Passes ($100 maximum per calendar year); Auto Insurance Payments ($250 maximum per calendar year); Gasoline ($30 per request/$150 maximum per calendar year); Auto Repair ($1000 maximum per 12-month period). May consider assisting with other various needs related to transportation at the agency's discretion.

Provides personal grooming supplies, work shoes, work boots, and gas fuel cards.

Assists veterans in filing claims, applying for benefits, and receiving emegency assistance as necessary.

Provides financial assistance with secondary costs when traveling for surgery, including food, travel and lodging.

Provides services for short-term emergency shelter assistance (motel vouchers), utility assistance (gas, electric, water), food pantry referral, job resources, housing assistance (rent), transportation expense assistance (new job before first paycheck only- within Wood County) and other temporary financial assistance.

Provides very limited transportation expense assistance for Veterans for auto repairs and payments on a case-by-case basis.

Provides a one-time payment via a pre-loaded debit card for a specific, identified need that is preventing the caller from maintaining financial stability or putting the caller at risk of future reliance on public benefits (e.g., clothing for a new job, short-term transportation/car repair for work, etc.). Does not pay for ongoing expenses, such as car payments and insurance. The card must be used at a vendor/point of sale - it cannot be used to withdrawal cash.

Provides assistance with payment of back rent; electric, gas, and water bills. Proves automobile fuel assistance for those who need to get to medical appointments by taking them to the gas station and filling their vehicle. Availability of assistance will vary as this service is dependant on donations and may not always be available. Does not help with mortgage payments. Does not help with security deposit or first month's rent, or eveiction notices.

Transportation program for Medicaid eligible individuals which pays for transportation to and from Medicaid covered services including physicians, laboratory and pharmacy. Individuals can choose the transportation contracted provider - either Champaign Transit System or Quality Care Transport.

Provides financial and other supports to eligible young adults to assist in finding and maintaining safe and secure housing (possibly rent, deposit, and/or gas, electric or water utilities), food, clothing, personal care items, educational and training expenses, and other services that assist with transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Service includes regular meetings with a case manager to help direct the young adult and oversee payments for services. Assistance may be provided as long as the young adult remains eligible.

Provides assistance with food, shelter (rent or mortgage), utility bills (gas and electric), principle car payments, and other needed services for veterans, active duty military, and dependent survivors. In some cases, may assist with indigent burial. Assistance is in the form of vouchers. Amount of assistance is based on demonstrated need. Also available to make community presentations about these services.

Provides emergency assistance for services and items related to maintaining or obtaining employment. Transportation and Employment Assistance: Provides assistance with automotive repairs, parts, service, towing charges and so forth. Offers drivers’ education courses, drivers’ license fees and license plate fee assistance. Purchase of special tools and equipment needed for employment (such as wrenches for a car mechanic, work boots, tool belts, safety equipment, back supports and so forth.). Higher Education Assistance: Provides assistance with expenses related to higher education and/or training such as testing for State licenses, board certification, commercial driver’s license, costs of books, lab fees and registration fees. Relocation Assistance: Will assist with relocation expenses if the client must move for employment purposes. Relocation expenses for employment out of county or out of state only.

Provides gasoline vouchers to purchase gasoline for employed individuals. Vouchers are for emergency situations only and valid for a one-time purchase on the date issued.

Provides assistance with car repairs, reinstatement of driver's license fees, license plate fees, car insurance, driver's education. Can pay car payments if behind in payments. Provides new or used vehicle down payment match. Maximum amount of assistance is up to $1,500 in a 12 month period (which counts against an overall $1,500 cap on all PRC services in a 12 month period).

Provides financial and other supports to eligible young adults to assist in finding and maintaining safe and secure housing (possibly rent, deposit, and/or gas, electric or water utilities), food, clothing, personal care items, educational and training expenses, and other services that assist with transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Service includes regular meetings with a case manager to help direct the young adult and oversee payments for services. Assistance may be provided as long as the young adult remains eligible.

The Mobility Program works to connect seniors, individual with disabilities, and low-income residents with available transportation options in Licking County.

Offers free gas cards.

A financial assistance program used primarily to aid those needing help with utility bills in disconnection status only (up to $300) if more than, daily bus passes, Kroger/Walmart gift cards for food or gasoline ($50), or to obtain money orders made out to the State of Ohio to secure Ohio birth certificate and/or state ID.

Provides assistance in gas and electric bill payments, rent and mortgage assistance, gas cards, and occasional prescription assistance when funds are available.