For Immediate Release September 12, 2022 Media Contact: Andy Cole Communication and Marketing Manager [email protected] Office: 419.245.5213 Mobile: 567.249.5980
Hub of Hope Welcomes Lutheran Social Services, Library, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA)’s Hub of Hope program is approaching its first anniversary. This community outreach effort has provided a space for community organizations to reach those who need their services.
TARTA is excited to welcome several community partners to its downtown Toledo Transit Hub (612 N. Huron Street) in the next two months:
Lutheran Social Services: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-noon. A Lutheran Social Services representative will have information on the Emergency Choice Food Pantry, mental health and financial counseling options, and several other services.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid:Wednesday, Sept. 21 (9 a.m.-noon); Wednesday, Oct. 19 (9 a.m.-noon); Wednesday, Nov. 16 (9 a.m.-noon). Representatives will discuss plan options and benefits available from Anthem Blue and Blue Shield, which is now a choice for Ohio Medicaid.
Toledo Lucas County Public Library Ready to Read:Wednesday, Sept. 21 (on bus); Wednesday, Oct. 5 (1-3 p.m. in Hub); Thursday, October 20 (on bus); Thursday, Nov. 10 (10 a.m.-noon in Hub); Tuesday, November 22 (on bus). The Library’s Ready to Read program is designed to help families prepare children for kindergarten, while providing the tools needed to help children build reading skills through their first years of school.
Mercy Health Community Affairs:Monday, October 17 (12:30-3 p.m.). Free blood pressure screenings and healthcare information.
“We hear from so many customers who didn’t know these services were available or didn’t know how they could go about getting them,” said TARTA Chief of Staff Susan Gettum. “Through Hub of Hope and other outreach efforts, we’re keeping customers in touch with their community not only by getting them where they’re going, but by connecting them with the resources they need.”
Community partners interested in providing information or performing outreach at the Hub should email [email protected].
About TARTA
TARTA provides a vital link in the Toledo metro area to jobs, education, health care and other destinations. It enables everyone in our community to have access to transportation regardless of their age, race, physical ability or economic background. TARTA is underway with exploring and introducing new initiatives and service options that will enhance convenience and customer experience while moving our region into the future of public transit.
