OVIEDO, Fla. — As the 2024 Presidential Election is just days away, one church in Oviedo says there are no excuses as to why someone who is eligible can’t cast their ballot.

Grant Chapel is an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, which was founded on principals of social action. The church is providing transportation to their members and anyone in the community that needs a ride to the polls.

It’s a movement known as “Souls to the Polls” throughout the African American church community.

“Souls to the Polls is something that happens in Black churches universally. So, we want to be a part of that to make sure that people who cannot get to the polls have a way to get to the polls,” said Grant Chapel AME Church Rev. Phyllis Rose Brown. “Some people are not driving anymore. They don't have transportation. But the election is so very important.”

One member of the church says being able to help those in the Oviedo community during this time is important to ensure everyone has the access to vote and for their voices to be heard.

“It’s very important you know that our voices are heard, and that is a message that is throughout the African American episcopal church, throughout our community, but getting together and going to the polls as a group — we think that is very powerful,” said church member Kimberly Stewart-Horan.

The church also started a community unity day in the city, where all churches come together to unite.

Brown said making sure everyone has transportation to cast their ballot is just one way to bring everyone together.

“To make sure that we inform people of who is running, what the different amendments are, and then we leave it to them. Then, it's their decision to vote for who they want to, but we give them the opportunity to get there,” she said.

Transportation will be provided until Election Day, Nov. 5.