SERVICES
Stranded travelers may receive assistance with travel (bus ticket or gas voucher) to return to their home if they can show they were traveling through OKC, their travel was interrupted (medical issue, car trouble, etc.), and OKC was not their final destination. We are able to assist with a 5% discount on a one-way Greyhound ticket. The client is responsible for 95% of the cost of the ticket. For assistance with long distance gas, client must have a valid driver license and valid proof of auto insurance. We must be able to confirm client is traveling to their permanent residence. If we are unable to assist with travel, we will provide client with other possible resources for assistance.
With a referral from a domestic violence or human trafficking service, victims of domestic violence or human trafficking are eligible for assistance with long distance travel (a bus ticket or gas voucher). We must be able to confirm that the victim has a safety plan and will have a place to live at their final destination (shelter or home). For assistance with long distance gas, the client must have a valid driver license and valid proof of auto insurance.
CURRENT CLIENTS
(Client Should Call or Email Their Case Manager)
Current UT clients actively working with a case manager in the past 90 days may receive assistance with local travel (bus tokens or gas card) for the purpose of searching for work, traveling to social service appointments, or getting to a new job until the first paycheck.
Clients must show proof of appointments or employment.
For gas assistance, client must have a valid driver license and valid proof of auto insurance.
NEW CLIENTS
(Partner Agency Must Email Referral)
Clients who are homeless without income or limited income may receive assistance with local travel (bus passes or gas cards) for the purpose of searching for work or traveling to a social service appointment.
Client must have a written verification of homelessness and referral. For gas cards, client must have a valid driver license and valid proof of auto insurance. Client must provide proof of an appointment.
This service is limited to 1-$20 gas card for job search and 3-$5 gas cards for social services per client each year.
A limited number of gas cards and bus passes are also available for new employment transportation until the first paycheck. Proof of employment is required.