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Three Free Transportation Options For Those Who Need Them Most
A free bus ride for the unemployed in Great Britain is the result of a deal with UK bus operators, eligible to over 800,000 people. Those unemployed between three months and a year qualify for the Bus For Jobs offer.
"Bus for Jobs could make the vital difference for those who are struggling to get that first job or training place" said Sir Brian Souter, the chief executive of Stagecoach Group. "In particular, I hope we can help more of our young people make a better start in life."
Commuting to work via bus takes 70 percent of UK workers to their jobs. Now, those who are actively hunting for work or training have another helping hand at their disposal.
Compass To Care provides travel assistance to kids battling cancer. The nationwide program, founded by an actual childhood cancer survivor, is funded by donations to help families of child cancer patients with gas, hotel stays and food if they live more than 60 miles from their treatment center.
Knowing that "every difficult journey is easier when you have a friend by your side," as Compass To Care states on its website, they offer those interested in helping the Dina Doll ($20) who will be "a constant pal to bring the lucky recipient lots of smiles."
Like other charitable organizations, Compass To Care has events where participants can sponsor a child. RAGBRAI, The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state of Iowa and the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world.
Compass To Care will match cyclists with one of their kids that they will specifically raise funds to support.
Working Cars For Working Families provides a reliable vehicle for low-income people who do not live in an area with good public transportation. That lets them do things others take for granted, like visiting the doctor, taking children to school or daycare, getting more training or going on job interviews that require travel and more.
For these people, the hurdles to car ownership are huge and they may have no place else to turn. 1800CharityCars helps by facilitating the donation of used cars, online, every step of the way. At the end of the three-step process, those who donate a vehicle get the full fair market value as a tax-deduction when 1800CharityCars provides donated vehicles to a deserving family.
1800CharityCars provides vehicles to victims of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes as we see in this video:
[Image Credit- Flickr user Chris JL]
Knowing that "every difficult journey is easier when you have a friend by your side," as Compass To Care states on its website, they offer those interested in helping the Dina Doll ($20) who will be "a constant pal to bring the lucky recipient lots of smiles."
Like other charitable organizations, Compass To Care has events where participants can sponsor a child. RAGBRAI, The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state of Iowa and the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world.
Compass To Care will match cyclists with one of their kids that they will specifically raise funds to support.
Working Cars For Working Families provides a reliable vehicle for low-income people who do not live in an area with good public transportation. That lets them do things others take for granted, like visiting the doctor, taking children to school or daycare, getting more training or going on job interviews that require travel and more.
For these people, the hurdles to car ownership are huge and they may have no place else to turn. 1800CharityCars helps by facilitating the donation of used cars, online, every step of the way. At the end of the three-step process, those who donate a vehicle get the full fair market value as a tax-deduction when 1800CharityCars provides donated vehicles to a deserving family.
1800CharityCars provides vehicles to victims of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes as we see in this video:
[Image Credit- Flickr user Chris JL]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Marionueb Dec 11th 2012 1:08AM
Thanks for this Useful & informative information posted by you... Mostly people travel like fast transport then this news is one of the best for them... Transport is our basic & regular need... So thanks a lots for sharing this Good news...
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Jef Dec 11th 2012 1:53PM
Although not necessarily free, carpooling and ridesharing can be extremely affordable ways to travel cheaply. Most folks will gladly pick you up for your daily commute for only a few bucks a week. It may not be absolutely free, but carpooling can be even more affordable than public transportation. You can find rideshare partners here: http://us.amovens.com/en