Money for Auto Repairs, Car Insurance, Drivers Ed, or Just a Tank of Gas

There are federal programs as well as state programs to help people with limited incomes keep their vehicles on the road so that they can get back and forth to work, focusing on those trying to get off welfare. Some states will even give you money for drivers education or to pay for a drivers license. The issue, like the programs for free cars, is to help people make it to work. These programs are organized like a patchwork quilt in most areas involving federal, state, county and non-profit organizations. To start looking for programs like this in your area, contact your local congressman’s office or your local Social Services. They will not know about all the programs but can probably give you some starting places. Most branches of the Goodwill Industries have a Wheels to Work program. Other programs can be found by typing in the keywords "Wheels to Work" in an Internet search engine.
Income Eligibility: varies from program to program. Contact a program in your area to learn specific requirements.