Gravenhurst Against Poverty, Gravenhurst, Transportation

Gravenhurst Against Poverty

Service: Transportation

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Record #: MUS0934

Last Modified: 29 Dec 2024

Last Full Update: 23 Dec 2024

Description

Description (Service)

G.A.P. has committed to supporting the community and tackling the issue of transportation head-on by offering to those in need the No Cost Taxi Program in partnership with Bala Taxi.

Service will provide no-cost taxi rides for essential in-town trips needed for medical appointments, groceries, work, food bank and laundry.

After registering for the program, a Transportation Card will be issued containing 10 x $5.00 spots.

To reload the card, call 705-641-2225 and speak with a G.A.P. volunteer.

The Transportation Card has no commercial value, and can only be used to book cab rides paid for by Gravenhurst Against Poverty.

Service Details

Hours	Office: Tue, Wed 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Thu 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Gravenhurst
Eligibility	Residents within the Town of Gravenhurst
Application	Register for a Transportation Card by calling 705-641-2225 Call Tuesday or Wednesday to book a GAP Taxi Card. Taxi cards are only distributed on Thursdays, 1 card per household, 1 card per month. Once registered, a $50 transportation card will be issued that can be used for essential trips around Gravenhurst. When card is received, book directly with Bala Taxi by calling 705-205-0868.
Languages	English

Address and Location

Located In Community	Gravenhurst
Address & Map	Trinity United Church, 290 Muskoka Rd N Gravenhurst, ON Canada P1P 1T5 View Google Map
Intersection	Muskoka R N and Church St
Mailing Address	PO Box 1133 Gravenhurst, ON Canada P1P 1V4
Physical Access	Easy access to elevator - Door on north side of building

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-641-2225
E-Mail	gravenhurstagainstpoverty@gmail.com
Website	www.gravenhurstagainstpoverty.com/transportation.html
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GravenhurstAgainstPoverty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravenhurstagainstpoverty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOKP6HWwJXtZk1jKyVkXe6w
Primary Contact	Patty Ferrari, Office Administrator; Email: admin@gravenhurstagainstpoverty.com
Alternate Contact	Beth Houston, Chair; Email: chair@gravenhurstagainstpoverty.com