“Wheel of Employment” Transportation Needed to Keep Residents Working

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2013

The Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has partnered with several County agencies such as the Housing Opportunities Commission, Family Self Sufficiency, and Health and Human Services that provide emergency funds to eligible residents who are in danger of losing their employment due to transportation problems because of emergency automotive repairs. These requests for funds may involve the purchase of a vehicle or repairs to a vehicle already in use by an eligible constituent. Agencies need a resource capable of evaluating requests for funds. To maximize distribution of funds and minimize waste, the Office of Consumer Protection has established a unique partnership program with the agencies to quickly utilize OCP’s expertise and resources to evaluate proposed expenditures from other County agencies relating to automotive issues