Wheels for Work provides loans for used vehicles, vehicle repair, registration and insurance assistance, and driver's education to qualified applicants who need transportation so they may keep or accept employment.
Our Program For Working Parents:
Auto Loan Program
Offers low-income applicants who have been consecutively employed by the same employer for 12 months, employed continuously for the past 24 months, or have a bona fide job offer (with established work history), the opportunity to obtain a used vehicle with 0% interest loan, repayable over 12-18 months. All vehicles available through this program are generously donated. They are serviced and repaired to improve reliability and safety before they are made available for approved applicants.
**There is a waiting list for this program with an average wait time of 2-3 months depending on vehicle donations and availability.
Auto Repair & Auto Repair Loan Programs
Offers eligible applicants who are employed financial assistance with vehicle repairs.
Auto Insurance Assistance Program
Offers eligible applicants assistance to maintain or obtain auto insurance.
Registration Assistance Program
Offers applicants assistance with obtaining or maintaining vehicle registration.
Learner’s Permits & Driver’s Instruction Program
Offers eligibility applicants assistance with obtaining or maintaining their driver’s license.
Minimum Applicant Requirements:
• Livingston County resident
• Age 18 or older
• Parent or expecting first-time parent
• TANF recipient or TANF qualified
• Employed or have pending employment
*Please contact Stephanie Swann for program specific requirements.
Would You Like to Donate?
• A vehicle
• Storage space
• Time, talent, or expertise
• New, unused car seats
Residents of Livingston County face many challenges to gainful employment. The cost of transportation is just one. Any donations of the above necessities are graciously accepted to keep Wheels for Work participants on the road to financial independence.
To Apply or Donate:
Contact:
Stephanie Swann
Director, Wheels for Work
34 East State St., Mount Morris, NY 14510
585-658-4466, ext. 15
sswann@dor.org