It allows them monthly access to transportation to obtain services, go to job interviews or employment, and find housing. Alameda Vouchers, which can be used to purchase a variety of goods, including transportation on AC Transit, are sold by local businesses through the Berkeley Cares program. A City of Berkeley-funded Social Service Transit shuttle provides free transportation between the shelters and social service programs in Berkeley and Oakland. Some social service agencies purchase a limited number of vouchers to distribute to clients. The program has since been discontinued since additional funds have not been allocated for the program.
Agencies give money to clients for transportation costs.
Napa Emergency shelters provide tokens to help clients look for jobs or get to work. The tokens are funded through a grant from a local foundation. Staff are reimbursed by the shelter to drive clients to appointments in their personal cars. The transit authority donates an average of 48 round trip bus passes to the Prospect house shelter which distributes them to clients. Several other shelters purchase tokens for their clients.