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Employment and Training Transportation | Empowerment Opportunity Center

360 East Marietta Street, Decatur, IL 62521

Empowerment Opportunity Center

Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines, be a resident of Macon County and need help to get to and from work, work training or school
Required documents
Must provide proof of employment or enrollment, address of employer or training location, contact info, and copies of work/training schedules
(217) 428-0155
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process
Call to set up an appointment for a pre-screening
Fees
None
Service area
Macon County, IL

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.

Last Assured
01/22/2025
Providing organization
Empowerment Opportunity Center

Provides critical support programs for those in need.