Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Services provided for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal areas including: prescheduled transit, same day, and punch rides. There are many transportation grant opportunities available through River Cities Public Transit (RCPT). Call for more information. RCPT coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide. Also, is Jefferson Lines associated.

Serving the paratransit needs of Sioux Falls by working with the City of Sioux Falls, DakotAbilities, and Lifescape. Contracted with DakotAbilities, Lifescape, the Sioux Falls School District and works through the City of Sioux Falls to help provide paratransit services to the Sioux Falls area. ​Accepts ride requests for any transportation needs in the Sioux Empire area and beyond. Call for more information. Accepts Medicaid and provides medical rides in Sioux Falls. Coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide. Jefferson Lines associated.

Public transportation for a number of counties surrounding the capital City. Same day, on demand for ride requests. Out of town rides Monday - Friday from any RCPT areas served.Accepts Medicaid; there are many transportation grant opportunities available through RCPT. Transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping, employment, school, day care, senior meals, summer recreation activities, and other needs RCPT coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide. Also, is Jefferson Lines associated.

Services provides for Hyde County including public transportation is available in the Highmore area. ADA accessible vehicles are available to passengers with special needs. Medical appointments pre-scheduled between 10:00am - 1:00 pm CT 9:00am - 12:00pm MT before date of appointment. Trips to Rapid City or Sioux Falls will be coordinated with River Cities Public Transit out of Pierre. (This may affect pick-up times). All out of town medical trips are on a 1st come 1st serve basis and are based on driver availability. Non-medical out of town trips available with 48 hour notice. Medicaid is an accepted form of payment for medical trips. There are many transportation grant opportunities available through RCPT. Call for more information. RCPT coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide. Also, is Jefferson Lines associated.

Assists individuals and families with rental assistance, utility assistance, prescription assistance, rooms, meals, bus tickets, and gas for transients, and clothing, household, and furniture vouchers for the thrift store.

River Cities Public Transit (RCPT) coordinates with all other transit agencies in South Dakota and can facilitate a ride statewide for medical appointments. Additional rides for other purposes (grocery shopping, etc.) can be arranged during a medical appointment trip, but the main purpose must be for a medical appointment. Also, is Jefferson Lines associated. Accepts Medicaid; there are many transportation grant opportunities available through RCPT.

A free program available for youths 18 years of age and under year round. It is valid aboard any of Sioux Area Metro's regularly scheduled bus routes. ​To do so, the student must present a bus driver with a current middle or high school ID or SAM-issued Freedom Pass when boarding, which is available at no charge. Children 10 years and under do not need to show an ID to ride for free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Kids riding paratransit are also free with a school ID or Freedom Pass.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Sioux Area Metro (SAM) provides intra-city public transportation. SAM provides a fixed route transit service for the general public and a Paratransit service for citizens that cannot ride the fixed-route bus. Individuals desiring to utilize Paratransit services should call to set-up an interview to determine eligibility. There are several options regarding how to pay the bus fare: Pay on Bus: Each bus entrance has a fare box where you can pay with cash. Insert your fare into the fare box next to the driver, then take a seat. Make sure you have exact change because our drivers cannot make change. Pay at Lewis Drug: Passes can be purchased from any Lewis Drug in Sioux Falls, SD. Passes may be purchased with cash (change provided) or credit card. - Pay from Token Transit App: The app can be downloaded on a cell phone and individuals can buy and send passes to other individuals through the app. Once the ticket is purchased, show the pulsing circle on the app to the bus driver. Pay from a SAM location: Passes can be purchased from the Bus Stop located at 120 E. 11th Street or the Sioux Area Metro Office, 500 E. 6th Street. Passes may be purchased with cash (change provided) or credit card. - Pay via Mail: Passes may also be purchased by mail. Please send a check payable to Sioux Area Metro, 500 E. 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Provides emergency assistance for those in either Minnehaha/Lincoln County with rent and deposits, Utility bills: Must have a disconnect notice for water, lights, or heating; Food and non-food items, Burial: Clients should begin by choosing a funeral home and meet with them prior to applying for assistance through Minnehaha County. Also provides transportation assistance, dental care, medical care (hospitalization) and Medications. Minnehaha County residents can also receive assistance with Shelter, Gasoline or bus ticket for transients/nonresidents stranded here and needing to get home. Out of town travel assistance is not offered to MC residents. Identification and or birth certificate (if needed for the purposes of obtaining employment/housing). The majority of assistance provided is in the form of a no-interest loan for which a lien is created. The client does not receive any bill from County but is expected to repay the debt, starting in a time frame created by the caseworker. Applicants can choose to walk-in to the office or receive a phone call to complete an interview. Those applying for transportation, medications or ID/BC assistance should come into the office to apply.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Each conference seeks to serve the gaps in services in the communities they serve. Friends in need may be offered referral to other agencies, advocacy, or direct assistance: which may include utility bill and rent assistance payments, or clothing, food, pharmacy and transportation vouchers to meet basic, immediate and emergency needs.

Each conference seeks to serve the gaps in services in the communities they serve. Friends in need may be offered referral to other agencies, advocacy, or direct assistance: which may include utility bill and rent assistance payments, or clothing, food, and pharmacy to meet basic, immediate needs.

Offers information and referral for community services. - Emergency services based on availability and qualifications for the following: Emergency short term lodging Gas / Transportation for out-of-town medical appointment or stranded motorist In-state one-way bus ticket Utility assistance electric, water, or gas with a disconnection notice Prescription / medications Clothing Personal hygiene items Formula Disposable diapers - Emergency food based on availability and qualifications, including the: BackPack food program Pierre and Ft. Pierre food pantry Senior food box program - Holiday meals ie. Thanksgiving Basket - package containing ingredients to make a meal along with a frozen turkey Volunteer opportunities Distributor of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is provided by USDA through the State of South Dakota. Only requirement - individual must fall under TEFAP guidelines

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Pass-It-On is sponsored by the City of Sioux Falls and is administered by Minnehaha County Human Services. The intent of the program is to provide citizens of our community that may be experiencing financial hardships with public transportation by distributing bus passes at no cost. Participating agencies that are able to distribute the free bus passes. These agencies can distribute passes to all persons: Minnehaha County DHS (County Welfare) South Dakota Urban Indian Health These agencies distribute passes to clients enrolled in their program, only: The Arch - Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety The Glory House LSS Center for New Americans McKinney Homeless Ed. Program - Sioux Falls School District Pre-Trial Services Southeastern Behavioral Health (5th Street) St. Francis House Interlakes Community Action Drug and DUI Courts Union Gospel Mission Bishop Dudley Hospitality House Applicants must continue to apply for passes at the same agency from which they initially received the passes. The passes can't be applied toward paratransit rides, only fixed route rides.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Work related transportation is for individuals who are employed (not those searching/looking for work, or needing to get to medical appointments, out of town travel, etc.): - Assistance for people who have a job/new employment and need help getting there This assistance does NOT require an appointment; can be walk-in - Provides 30-day bus passes and $50.00 gas vouchers. Both are available once every 12 months. Proof of employment is required for a bus pass. Gas voucher requires proof of employment, valid driver's license, valid vehicle registration, and valid vehicle insurance policy - Car repairs where the vehicle is needed for employment. Requires proof of employment, valid driver's license, valid vehicle registration, and valid vehicle insurance policy. Must not have had work done on vehicle due to specific auto shops who accept voucher in Sioux Falls. Up to $300.00 available. This assistance requires an appointment. Only available once per lifetime.

Provides the following financial assistance: Economic Assistance: Provides emergency assistance to those in need. The amount of assistance granted is established in the County Guidelines and the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Economic assistance is not an on-going program, but is designed to address the immediate need. For all assistance granted, state statute requires that a lien is placed against the individual. Due to the attachment of a lien, the individual is encouraged to exhaust all other resources prior to making application with the county. The county will assist in making appropriate referrals and can act as an advocate on the individual's behalf. Types of assistance include: utility assistance (disconnect notice required), emergency transportation (gas voucher or but ticket), emergency shelter (one night hotel stay), and rent assistance (does not help with first months rent or rental deposit). Rent assistance is only for those individuals who have received a sheriff served 3-day eviction notice. Having the notice is required. Also, resident must have live in Davison County for at least 60 days. Medical Assistance: The county is a resource of last resort and requires that all other resources be exhausted first. Medical assistance is determined by a formula established in state statute. The individual's availability and affordability of health care coverage will be one determining factor of eligibility. All medical services must meet the criteria of medical necessity set by state statue. The county works directly with medical providers and past and current employers in assessing eligibility. The county must approve non-emergency medical procedures prior to the services being performed. The county investigates any potential third-party payee. If the county approves financial assistance, a repayment plan will be established. Types of assistance provided: medication assistance and hospital bill assistance. Funeral Assistance: Davison County Welfare provides financial assistance for funeral services and burials for qualified individuals.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.

Provides emergency assistance for those in either Minnehaha/Lincoln County with rent and deposits, Utility bills: Must have a disconnect notice for water, lights, or heating; Food and non-food items, Burial: Clients should begin by choosing a funeral home and meet with them prior to applying for assistance through Minnehaha County. Also provides transportation assistance, dental care, medical care (hospitalization) and Medications. Minnehaha County residents can also receive assistance with Shelter, Gasoline or bus ticket for transients/nonresidents stranded here and needing to get home. Out of town travel assistance is not offered to MC residents. Identification and or birth certificate (if needed for the purposes of obtaining employment/housing). The majority of assistance provided is in the form of a no-interest loan for which a lien is created. The client does not receive any bill from County but is expected to repay the debt, starting in a time frame created by the caseworker. Applicants can choose to walk-in to the office or receive a phone call to complete an interview. Those applying for transportation, medications or ID/BC assistance should come into the office to apply.

Gas vouchers and local bus passes/community transit available for employment transportation (including job searching) or medical transportation.