SHUTTLE SERVICE TO OHIO PRISONS – THE FAMILY CONNECTION (TFC)
VLH ENTERPRISES INC.
P.O. BOX 111
LEAVITTSBURG, OHIO 44430
(330) 898-7963

I heard this advertisement for a shuttle service to OHIO Prisons. I called and spoke to a representative there at “The Family Connection” (TFC). She was kind enough to fax me details about this service. It goes as follows:

Transportation schedule is very flexible for the month of December. You should always call to check for open dates and facilities already scheduled. Also, The Family Connection (TFC), are in the process of setting up their web site so that people will be able to make a reservation on line and view TFC’s monthly calendar. WWW.FAMILY-CONNECTION.NET

Round trip Rates:
Zone A – $40 on Wed. & Sat.
Zone B – $50 on Thursday
Zone C – $60 Friday
Zone D – $75 Saturday

Zone A: (Wed’s & Sat’s.):
1-Grafton Correctional Institution, Grafton
2-Lake Erie Correctional Institution, Conneaut
3-Lorain Correctional Institution, Grafton
4-North Coast Correctional Facility. Grafton
5-Northeast Pre-Release Center, Cleveland
6-Trumbull Correctional Institution, Leavittsburg
31-Ohio State Penitentiary, Youngstown
32-Correctional Corp of America, Youngstown

Zone B: (Thursday’s):
7-Belmont Correctional Institution, St. Clairsville
8-Corrections Medical Center, Columbus
9-Franklin Pre-Release Center, Columbus
10-London Correctional Institution, Grafton
11-Madison Correctional Institution, London
12-Mansfield Correctional Institution, Mansfield
13-Noble Correctional Institution, Caldwell
14-Pickaway Correctional Institution, Orient
15-Richland Correctional Institution, Mansfield

Zone C: (Friday’s):
16-Marion Correctional Institution, Marion
17-Ohio Reformatory for Women, Marysville
18-North Central Correctional Institute, Marion
19-Toledo Correctional Institution, Toledo

Zone D (Saturday’s):
20-Allen Correctional Institution, Lima
21-Chillicothe Correctional Inst., Chillicothe
22-Dayton Correctional Institution, Dayton
23-Hocking Correctional Facility, Nelsonville
24-Lebanon Correctional Institution, Lebanon
25-Southern Ohio Correctional Inst., Lucasville
26-Montgomery Pre-Release Center, Dayton
27-Oakwood Correctional Facility, Lima
28-Ross Correctional Institution, Chillicothe
29-Southeastern Correctional Inst., Lancaster
30-Warren Correctional Institution, Lebanon

Because a very generous Doctor from Mahoning County blessed the service with a donation, they are offering a $10 discount for any adult fare for the month of December. TFC has also reserved several dates for Ohio Reformatory in Marysville during Christmas break so that children can visit their mothers without missing any school. Let’s pray that the weather cooperates.

Those dates for Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville are:
WED. DEC 22nd,
THURS. DEC. 23rd,
MON. DEC 27th,
TUES, Dec 28TH, and
WED. DEC 29th if needed

TFC also has service currently scheduled for:

LAKE ERIE (LaECI) for THURS. DEC. 16th

MANSFIELD for FRI. DEC. 17th.

TFC’s official opening, media photo session, and ribbon cutting service, sponsored by the Regional Chamber is scheduled for Wednesday December 16th at the Warren Urban League at 4:00 p.m. Please feel free to attend and invite your friends, family, and associates from Prison Talk on Line (PTO).

***FYI***

How to book a ride on THE FAMILY CONNECTION (TFC)

1. Stop by your local Urban League office, Monday thru Friday and pick up your brochure, Rider Contract and Reservation/Boarding Form.
2. YOU MUST SCHEDULE YOUR OWN VISIT WITH THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY YOU WISH TO VISIT.

3. Read the Rider Contract and sign the last page, and fill out your Reservation/Boarding Form.

4. Mail the following items to VLH Enterprises, P.O. Box 111, Leavittsburg. OH 44430
• Signature page of Rider Contract
• WHITE COPY of your Reservation/Boarding Form
• MONEY ORDER with the correct fare.

NOTE:
- Money Orders ONLY at all times
- Make money orders payable to VLH Enterprise
- The yellow copy of your Reservation/Boarding Form is your boarding ticket.
- When Payment and forms are received, you will be contacted about the departure time.

Important Notices:

- You must present photo identification before boarding the shuttle.
- It is the Riders responsibility to know the visitation guidelines of the correctional facility they are visiting.
- It is the Riders responsibility to know the visitation status of the inmate they are visiting.
- If you receive transportation services but are denied visitation by the correctional facility you WILL NOT receive a refund, and you WILL NOT be returned early.

***Special Services:***

- FOFO Visitations (For Our Family Only)
- Unaccompanied Minor Services
- Out of State Visitations
- Senior Citizen Discount (10% of a full fare)
- Children Rates: Ages 4 -17 (50% discount per each full adult fare) (Children 3yrs & under ride free)

:hmm: It was brought to my attention that the Correction Reception Center (CRC) in Orient was missing from the above list. I will call TFC on Monday to see if it was over-looked, or maybe, not an Institute that they provide a Shuttle for :confused: As soon as I know for sure, I will post their response here. :yes: Good catch (((Raebear))) Thank you. Sabrena. :)

:hmm: It was brought to my attention that the Correction Reception Center (CRC) in Orient was missing from the above list. I will call TFC on Monday to see if it was over-looked, or maybe, not an Institute that they provide a Shuttle for :confused: As soon as I know for sure, I will post their response here. :yes: Good catch (((Raebear))) Thank you. Sabrena. :)

Yes, TFC will shuttle to CRC in Orient. Just call them for an appointment.

"Helping keep families in touch"

IF OUR FACILITY IS NOT SCHEDULED, CALL ANS AS ABOUT OPEN DATES: (330) 898-7963 -or- toll free 1-866-633-4196

Community Open House: 3-5 pm/ Photo @ 3:30pm, Warren Urban League, 290 W. Market St. (Please join us for refreshments served) Dec. 15th., Wed

Southeastern & Hocking (3hr. visit), Dec. 12th., Sun.
Lake Erie: Dec 16th, Thurs.
Mansfield, Richland, North Central: Dec. 17th., Fri.
Lucasville, Chillicothe, & Ross: Dec. 18th., Sat.

Marysville & Marion: Dec. 20th, Mon.
Marysville: Dec. 21st., Tues.
Marysville & North Central: Dec. 22nd., Wed.
Belmont & Noble: Dec. 23rd., Thurs.

Marysville: Dec 27th, Mon
Marysville: Dec 28th, Tues
Toledo (3 HR. Visit): Dec 29th, Wed
Mansfield: Dec. 30th


January 2005 schedule included a toll free number: 1 (866) 633-4196 :yay: -or- local phone number: (330) 898-7963

Mansfield & Richland: Jan. 11th., Tues.
Toledo: Jan 12th. 12pm - 3:15pm, Wed.
Pickaway & Madison: 12pm - 3pm, Jan. 14th. Fri.
Belmont & Noble: Jan 15th. Sat.

Lake Erie: Jan 19th., Wed.
Franklin, London, & Pickaway: Jan. 21st., 12:30-3:30pm
Mansfield & Richland: Jan. 22nd.

Lake Erie: Jan. 23rd., Sun
Dayton, Montgomery, Lebanon, Warren, Allen: Jan. 26th., Wed.
North Coast & Grafton: Jan. 28th, Fri.
Marysville, North Central, & Marion: Jan 29th, Sat.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR OHIO JUVENILE FACILITIES & OUT OF STATE VISITATIONS. IF YOUR OHIO FACILITY IS NOT SCHEDULED, CALL AND ASK ABOUT OPEN & CANCELLED DATES.

Update--Transportation to FCI Elkton

There is one other prison not mentioned above. It's the only Ohio Federal Prison:

FCI Elkton
8730 Scroggs Rd.
P.O. Box 89
Elkton, OH 44415
(330) 424-7448

I spoke to TFC-Shuttle Service. They advised that yes, they will shuttle to the Elkton Prison as well. Please call them to arrange an appointment. 1-866-633-4196 (toll free) or if local: 330-898-7963.

JANUARY CALENDAR UPDATES...

*CANCELLED*ALL FACILITIES CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR:
JAN. 21st
JAN. 23rd
JAN. 26th
JAN. 28th

WEATHER PERMITTING THE FOLLOWING TRIPS ARE SCHEDULED

LAKE ERIE......JANUARY 19th

MANSFIELD, RICHLAND, MARION......JANUARY 21st

WARREN, DAYTON, MONTGOMERY, LEBANON, ALLEN...JANUARY 22nd 4-7PM

MARYSVILLE, NORTH CENTRAL, MARION...JANUARY 29th

BELMONT, NOBLE....JANUARY 28th

FEBRUARY

MANSFIELD, RICHLAND, MARION....FEBRUARY 10th

OUT OF STATE...

McKean Federal--Bradford, PA...January 31st

LAWRENCE CORRECTIONA., SUMNER, ILLINOIS & OTHER FACILITIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINIOS...TO BE SCHEDULED.

TFC’s February 2005 Calendar

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR OUT OF STATE VISITATIONS *CALL FOR OPEN DATES IF YOU FACILITY IS NOT LISTED (TFC reserve the right to cancel due to inclement weather)

Grafton...Wed, Feb. 2nd
N.E. Pre-Release...Thurs., Feb. 3rd 12-3 p.m.
ALLEN... Mon., Feb 7th 12-3 p.m
Lake Erie...Wed., Feb 9th
Marion, Mansfield, & Richland... Thurs., Feb 10th
N. Central, & Marrysville....Fri., Feb 11th
Madison, Franklin, London, & Pickaway.... Sat., Feb 12th
Ross, Chillicothe, Lucasville, Southeastern, & Hocking.... Sun., Feb 13th
Lorain....Wed., Feb 16th 8-11 a.m & 12-3 p.m
Dayton, Montgomery, Lebanon, & Warren....Sat., Feb 19th
Marion Juvenile Facility....Sun., Feb 20th 1-4 p.m.
Lake Erie...Wed., Feb 23rd
Belmont, & Noble... Thurs., Feb 24th
Mohican Juevenile Facility....Sun., Feb 27th 12:20-3 p.m.
Toledo....Mon., Feb 28th 12-3:15 p.m.

THE FAMILY CONNECTION
Shuttle Service to Ohio Prisons
“Helping keep families in touch”

(330) 898-7963 -or- toll free (866) 633-4196

TFC faxed the above schedule to me this week. I will be posting March & April 2005 sometime this weekend. I have to leave for work now. Have a blessed day!!

TFC's March 2005 Calendar

N. East Pre-Release.... Fri., Mar. 11th, 12-3 p.m.
From Cleveland to Trumbull... Sat., Mar. 12th
Scioto Juvenile... Sun., Mar. 13th., 2:30-5p.m
Allen... Mon., Mar 14th, 12-3p.m.
Lorain... Wed., Mar 16th.
Lake Erie... Fri., Mar 18th.
Ohio River Valley Juevenile... Sat., Mar 19th., 1-4 p.m.
Belmont, & Noble... Sun., Mar 20th
Toledo... Mon., Mar. 21st 12-3:15 p.m.
Grafton... Wed., Mar 23rd
Marion, Mansfeild, & Richland... Thurs., Mar. 24th
From Cleveland to Trumbull... Sat., Mar. 26th
Marysville, & N. Central... Mon., Mar. 28th
Lake Erie... Wed., Mar. 30th
Marysville... Thurs., Mar. 31st

THE FAMILY CONNECTION
Shuttle Service to Ohio Prisons
“Helping keep families in touch”

(330) 898-7963 -or- toll free (866) 633-4196

TFC's April 2005 Calendar

Mansfield, & Richland... Sat., April 2nd
Lake Erie... Wed., Apr. 6th
N. East Pre-Release... Thur., April 7th., 12-3 p.m.
Marion, N. Central, & Marysville... Fri., April 8th.
Ross, Chillicothe, Lucasville, S. Eastern, & Hocking...Sat., April 9th.
From Cleveland to Trumbull... Sun., April 10th
Grafton... Mon., April 11th.
Lorain... Wed., April 13th
Dayton, Montgomery, Lebanon, & Warren... Sat., April 16th
Circleville Juevenile Facility... Sun., April 17th 1-3 p.m.
Toledo... Mon., April 18th., 12-3 p.m.
Mansfield, Richland, & Marion... Fri., April 22nd.
Indian River Juevenile Facility... Sat., April 23rd., 1-4 p.m.
Scioto Juvenile Facility... Sun., April 24th., 2:30-5 p.m.
Allen... Mon., April 25th., 12-3 p.m.
Lake Erie... Wed., April 27th.
Belmont, & Noble... Thurs., April 28th.
Marion, N. Central, & Marysville... Fri., April 29th
Madison, Franklin, London, & Pickaway... Sat., April 30th

THE FAMILY CONNECTION
Shuttle Service to Ohio Prisons
“Helping keep families in touch”

(330) 898-7963 -or- toll free (866) 633-4196

Does anyone know of a transportation service that goes from Cleveland, OH to Bowling Green OH? Facility is called Northwest Community Correction Center. HELP ME PLEASE. I need to see my hubby :)

My name is Camylle and Im with a transportation company based out of Columbus OH named JDT Concierge. Give us a call and we can set-up transportation for you. 614-428-7789.

Does anyone know of a transportation service that goes from Cleveland, OH to Bowling Green OH? Facility is called Northwest Community Correction Center. HELP ME PLEASE. I need to see my hubby :)

THEY ARE NOT SHUTTLING IN 2010 ... What company that are shuttling :)
:hmm: It was brought to my attention that the Correction Reception Center (CRC) in Orient was missing from the above list. I will call TFC on Monday to see if it was over-looked, or maybe, not an Institute that they provide a Shuttle for :confused: As soon as I know for sure, I will post their response here. :yes: Good catch (((Raebear))) Thank you. Sabrena. :)

Does anyone ride now to Richland from Cleveland

are you still doing prison trips

Msshelmarie see below.

My name is Camylle and Im with a transportation company based out of Columbus OH named JDT Concierge. Give us a call and we can set-up transportation for you. 614-428-7789.

AA Transportation out of Mansfield is now doing prison trips (including ride-shares and carpools). I am not an employee of this company (I did their web site).

http://aatransportationohio.com/about-us

Looking for transportation from Cleveland to Lucasville. Can anyone help me? I am not having much luck with the transportation companies I have contacted....

trying to find i reliable transportation service to go to ohio state pent. frm columbus ohio can anyone help me?

Hi,
maybe i can help.

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