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.
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.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 2 pm – 4 pm
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 2 pm – 4 pm
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 2 pm – 4 pm
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 2 pm – 4 pm
Lutheran Social Services
Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio provides human services that will strengthen the mental, moral, physical, social and spiritual well-being of those who seek this agency’s services. We help the community through our Emergency Choice Food Pantry, a variety of mental health counseling options and financial counseling. A LSS representative will be on hand to explain these services.
Mercy Health Community Health Affairs
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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.
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.
Oak Street Health will be at TARTA’s Transit Hub:
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 9:00 am – Noon
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 9:00 am – Noon
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:00 am – Noon
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:00 am – Noon
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 9:00 am – Noon
Monday, November 11, 2024 9:00 am – Noon
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 9:00 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.
Sun Federal Credit will be at the TARTA Transit Hub on:
Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:00 am – Noon
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Noon – 2:00 pm
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.
The Read Team will be riding a fixed ride route to share information on their programs.
TRIO EOC (Owens)
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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.
