“I enjoyed the opportunity to get my grocery shopping done.  I looked forward to the trip all week.  The drivers are nice and professional and shared information with me about how I could request rides myself in the future.”

Client of non-profit that provides emergency shelter

“I finally found a job and was excited to know I’d have an income again. Problem was that I could get to work on the bus, but I couldn’t ride the bus home. I was going to have to walk 10 miles home, by myself, after midnight, but my caseworker connected me to Aequitas. Now I can focus on my new job instead of worrying about how I’m going to get back home safely.”

Chelsea, single mom

“Thank you for what you guys are doing. You’re essentially empowering us to make a living.”

Individual staying at the Haven of Rest who has since maintained employment and secured permanent housing

“I don’t have any other choice. I’ve got to get my kids from child care on the way home so this is the only way I can keep a job. The school bus comes at 7:40 a.m., so my kids have already missed the bus before I’m even out of work. I’ll have to walk them to school after we get home.”

Single mother working 3rd shift in Fort Custer Industrial Park