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Lewis County Opportunities, Inc.  •  8265 State Route 812  •  Lowville, NY  13367
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Wheels For Work Program
  Helping to bridge the transportation barrier between home and work
         

 

With today’s transportation costs on the rise, it’s no wonder working families face difficulty with obtaining affordable, reliable transportation in order to get to and from work. Quite often this can make the difference between keeping and losing a job.

How can Wheels For Work help?

Our program can provide a “jump start” in helping eligible families to obtain a small loan for a reliable vehicle. Or, in some situations, we can provide repair work to a family’s existing vehicle. But the road doesn’t end there. We also help the family identify their strengths and goals, and work with the family in their efforts to become more self-reliant with their transportation needs and with reaching their other goals in life.  For a full description of our program services, see our Wheels For Work Policies and Procedures.
 

To participate in the Wheels For Work Program, eligibility requirements include:

1.      The applicant is a resident of Lewis County, New York.

2.      The applicant, and in certain instances his or her family members, is a United States citizen or a TANF qualified non-citizen.

3.      The applicant is a member of a family that includes a minor child or a pregnant woman.  For more information, see our Wheels For Work Policies and Procedures.

4.      The gross income of the household does not exceed 200% of the current Federal Poverty Income Standards.

5.      The applicant is employed on a regular basis of at least 25 hours per week.

6.      The applicant has a valid NYS driver’s license.

7.      The applicant is willing to meet with the Program Worker to identify strengths, goals and work together to create a Family Development Plan.

8.      The recipient is willing to meet with the Program Worker at least once per month (either face to face or by telephone) to discuss progress in meeting the self-identified goals in their Family Development Plan.

 

I have read the eligibility requirements and think I might be eligible. How do I schedule an appointment?

We encourage you to call Opportunities’ Wheels For Work Program at 376-8202, (extension 242) to set up an appointment.

How can I prepare for the appointment ahead of time?

You can begin by downloading, printing out, and completing our Wheels For Work questionnaireOnce the questionnaire is completed, you can then bring with you to the appointment, or mail it to us ahead of time to:

Wheels For Work Program
Lewis County Opportunities, Inc.
8265 State Route 812
Lowville, NY 13367 

To learn more about program rules, read our Wheels For Work Policies and Procedures.

 

Community Impact At A Glance In 2007, 13 families received services through the Wheels For Work program.
   

Wheels For Work Program is made possible through funding from
the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

 

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