TARTA’s Hub of Hope initiative has been created to provide a space for local organizations to reach out to the public who need their services through the opening of the TARTA’s downtown transit Hub to the public.
Community Partners are invited to have a presence at the Hub to display their programs and provide outreach to TARTA customers. Any interested community partners can reach out to [email protected] for more information and availability.
All events will be held at TARTA’s Transit Hub located at 612 N. Huron St. in downtown Toledo unless otherwise noted.
Representatives from CareSource will be on hand to offer insight into their CareSource Life Services program designed to enhance the economic outcome of Medicaid members in hopes to reduce dependency on governmental services. Their mission is health care with heart.
CareSource will be at TARTA’s Transit Hub
Monday, March 17, 2025 10 am-Noon
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9-11 am
Monday, May 19, 2025 10 am – Noon
Monday June 23, 2025 10 am – Noon
Cherry Street Mission Workforce Development Program
A representative from Cherry Street’s Workforce Development Program will be on-site to share their career-building opportunities. These opportunities include classes in Auto Tech, Welding, Office Specialist, and more–all at no direct cost to students! Each class is backed by a local community college and includes wrap-around services, soft skills training, and employment support to ensure you get started in a new career where you can truly thrive.
Cherry Street Mission Workforce Development Program will be at TARTA’s Transit Hub:
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 2-4 pm
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2-4 pm
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2-4 pm
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 2-4 pm
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 2-4 pm
Humana Healthy Horizons
Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio is a managed care plan that works with the Ohio Department of Medicaid. We hope you have a better understanding about HHH and what the plan offers including case management and transportation benefits. The mission is to provide you with more than what’s expected in a health plan – that’s human care.
Humana Healthy Horizons will be at TARTA’s Transit Hub:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11 am- 1 pm
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 11 am- 1 pm
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 11 am-1 pm
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11 am-1 pm
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11 am-1 pm
Mercy Health Community Health Affairs
Promoting health in the community through health screenings and education, representatives from Mercy Health will be at the Hub to provide free blood pressure screenings. They will also be able to answer your questions on the journey to wellness.
Mercy Health will be at TARTA’s Transit Hub:
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 1:30-3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1-3 pm
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1-3 pm
Oak Street Health
Oak Street Health is a primary care doctor’s office dedicated to serving adults on Medicare. The clinic focuses on providing comprehensive and personalized healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of its patients. With an emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and wellness programs, Oak Street Health aims to enhance health outcomes and quality of life. The welcoming environment and transportation ensure accessibility, while a team of skilled healthcare professionals collaborates to deliver holistic care that addresses both medical and social needs.
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Pathway
Pathway is a multi-department Agency that assists local community members with utility assistance under the HEAP program, senior emergency home repair under the Senior Home Repair program, financial literacy and job readiness under the Employment and Career Services, supportive family services under the Brother’s United and Sister’s United programs, and case management and senior assistance program under the Department of Community Resources.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 10 am – Noon
Sun Federal Credit Union
Sun Federal Credit Union is a proud partner of TARTA which means that employees have exclusive access to a wide range of financial services and benefits through the credit union for free! These include competitive rates on loans and savings, financial education resources, personalized financial counseling, access to a broad network of ATMs, direct deposit, and early pay. We also take care of the initial membership deposit for any employee who joins the credit union.
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Toledo Lucas County Public Library Ready to Read
Learn more about the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Ready to Read program. This is parent education initiative is designed to help families prepare children for kindergarten, while providing the tools needed to help children build those skills through their first years of school.
Read Team Hub of Hopes will take place
Thursday, February 20, 2025 2-4 pm (on board bus)
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9-11 am (in Hub)
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 9-11 am (in Hub)
Monday, May 12, 2025 10 am – Noon
Monday, June 9, 2025 10 am – Noon
TRIO EOC (Owens)
Representatives from the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will be on hand to offer their many services that promote continue educational success and career exploration. The EOC program is specifically designed to increase the number of adults enrolled in postsecondary educational institutions in our community.
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Vital Health
Vital Health is an all-in-one behavioral healthcare provider specializing in mental health disorders, addiction, and co-occurring conditions for children (5+) and adults. We prioritize trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and recovery-oriented treatment, delivering exceptional, integrated care to underserved and high-risk communities.
Our mission is simple: to deliver incomparable behavioral healthcare, rooted in compassion, expertise, and innovation. We believe every person deserves access to personalized, evidence-based care that empowers them to thrive.
