empowerHER Drive
Transportation Stability Initiative — Pittsburgh, PA
EmpowerHER Drive is a program that helps women and mothers secure reliable transportation so they can work, care for their families, and grow their businesses with fewer barriers.
Program Type
Economic mobility and transportation access program
Who We Serve
Mothers and women business owners
Annual Reach
About 50 women per year
Annual Budget
$30,000
What We Do
- Support securing reliable vehicles
- Help navigate financing and purchasing systems
- Connect participants with trusted mechanics and dealerships
- Provide basic vehicle maintenance education
- Offer support for language and system-related barriers
Community Needs We Address
- Lack of reliable transportation
- Difficulty accessing jobs and childcare
- Barriers to sustaining small businesses
Our Impact
- Supporting around 50 women each year
- Improving job stability and access to work
- Strengthening business consistency and growth
- Reducing missed workdays and childcare disruptions
Program Summary
EmpowerHER Drive removes transportation barriers so women and mothers in Pittsburgh can move more freely toward economic stability and opportunity.