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WAYNE COUNTY, OH, October 5, 2021 — Community Action Wayne/Medina (CAW/M) and the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) recently launched Wayne County Transit (WCT) — a safe, affordable, and convenient county-wide public transit service. The transit service is open to all Wayne County residents Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. until midnight. Quick facts about…

“WCT meets the demonstrated need for countywide public transportation,” CAWM President/CEO Melissa Pearce said. “Residents who once faced mobility challenges will now be able to travel to work, medical appointments, government offices, stores, senior centers, and hundreds of other destinations in Wayne County. I am confident WCT will significantly improve and enhance the quality of…

The Wayne County Locally Coordinated Transportation Plan is being updated, and surveys are out in the community for residents to rate the current transportation needs and identify new transportation needs. Surveys are available: from our website https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CK2DY26 at our office at 905 Pittsburgh Avenue in Wooster at all Wayne County Library branches This information will…

Westfield’s Legacy of Caring donation helps Wayne/Medina County recover from the pandemic Medina, OH, July 16, 2021, — Community Action Wayne/Medina County (CAW/M) was nominated by Hertvik Insurance Group to receive a $8,000 donation to help serve the low-income population of Wayne and Medina Counties as part of Westfield’s Legacy of Caring program. Each year,…

Community Action Wayne/Medina is seeking contractors to perform subcontract work under the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) and utility weatherization and home repair programs. Types of contractors needed include: Insulation HVAC Electrical Plumbing Roofing Interested contractors must: Show proof of liability insurance Worker’s compensation coverage Must own their own equipment, including testing equipment Be able…

Community Action Wayne/Medina has free transportation for Wayne County residents to get to COVID-19 vaccination sites. To arrange a ride, people need to call Kim Bagby, CAW/M Transportation Assistant, at 330-264-8677 or 330-317-2768 (this number can receive texts) to schedule a ride. Rides should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of vaccination appointment…

(Wooster/Wayne/County, Ohio) –Community Action Wayne/Medina (CAW/M) which serves Wayne and Medina Counties, has received a $960,440.00 Home Relief Grant, through the Ohio Office of Community Assistance. The grant purpose is to assist households impacted by COVID-19 with rent or mortgage payments and to prevent water and sewer disconnections beginning November 2, 2020, with the grant…

Download CAW/M’s Home Relief Grant PDF Flyer HOME RELIEF GRANT Community Action Wayne/Medina is offering Emergency Assistance for Homeowners and Renters in Wayne and Medina Counties affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). CAW/M may be able to assist households: Facing eviction or late notice from their landlord; Are homeless or experiencing imminent homelessness; Mortgage delinquency or forbearance…

Community Action Wayne/Medina will be holding public meetings about transportation needs and service via Zoom videoconference on: Tuesday, October 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, beginning at 6 p.m.  Thursday, October 22, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Live public viewing of the meeting will be available on…