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2011 Transit Fare Assistance Program Supports 27 Community Agencies
Fredericton (February 7, 2011) - The 2011 Transit Fare Assistance Program is providing 250 dial-a-bus tickets and 5,350 regular single ride Fredericton Transit tickets to 27 community agencies to help their clients get to medical appointments, access education and training, seek employment or visit service providers.
The announcement was made today by Councillor Bruce Grandy, Chair of the City’s Transportation Committee.
“Council recognizes that not everyone in our community has access to transportation to fulfill basic needs,” said Coun. Grandy. “This program is designed to do just that and we are pleased we are able to offer it once again this year.”
The tickets were awarded to agencies based on the purpose of their services and the benefit to the community. Allocations were also based on need and ticket availability.
2011 Participating Agencies
Six new agencies have been accepted into the program this year including: Partners for Youth Inc.; Liberty Lane Inc.; Opal III Fredericton Respite Services Inc.; Family Enrichment and Counselling Service Fredericton Inc.; Neil Squire Society; and Luther Place Apartments.
Returning agencies include: Bridges of Canada Inc.; The New Brunswick Association of Community Living; Doone St-Wilson Row Tenant’s Association; Perry Court/Fredericton Resource Centre; AIDS NB/SIDA N-B Inc.; Fredericton Native Friendship Centre; The Salvation Army ; Christ Church Cathedral Outreach Committee; The John Howard Society of Fredericton Inc.; Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc.; Women in Transition House Inc.; Jobs Unlimited; Fredericton Homeless Shelters Inc.; The Meeting Place - Street Outreach; Canadian Paraplegic Association ; Youth in Transition; Fredericton Community Services (Food Bank); Community Health Clinic; Boys & Girls Club of Fredericton; Canadian Mental Health Association; and the New Brunswick Community Residences Inc.
