The Vehicles for Change program was established to assist low-income individuals in our community as they strive to become self-reliant. The program receives donations of used cars from the community and prepares them to be "road ready" for distribution to eligible recipients. (See eligibility requirements below.)
 
Vehicles for Change repairs the donated cars in partnership with local garages and provides them to low-income families for a nominal fee ($600-$700), allowing the wage earners in each family to have dependable transportation to work. Each recipient receives a small loan for purchase of the car to be paid back over a 12-month period.
 
To participate in Vehicles for Change applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
  • Must be receiving TANF or Transitional TANF assistance
  • Must be employed (at least 30 hours per week
  • Have at least one (1) child age 18 or under
  • Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license
  • Have savings of $150 - $200 to cover the initial cost of insurance, taxes, tags and title
  • Show proof that there are no existing DUI or DWI by obtaining a VA DMV driving record for all adult drivers in the household
  • All bankruptcies must be discharged by the court
  • Must be referred by a DSS/DFS worker or Northern Virginia Family Service worker
Program partners include the Virginia Department of Social Services, Northern Virginia Family Service and the Departments of Social Services in the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
 
For more information about Vehicles for Change, call 703.219.2170.
To donate a car to Vehicles for Change, call 1.800.835.3821.

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