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The Car Ministry Program

Mission/Goal of Program

The Car Ministry is dedicated to helping the poor, the needy, full-time ministry workers like pastors, evangelists, missionaries and other Christian workers to obtain auto transportation. "The Car Ministry," was started in Falls Church, Virginia in 1984. It is one of the first car donation charities. The Car Ministry accepts donated cars and trucks for the purpose of giving them to the poor and needy plus those in fulltime Christian work.

Programs/Services Offered

Car Ministry program accepts donated vehicles, checks their condition, and assesses the need for repairs. Then, the ministry gives the car or truck, at no cost, to someone in serious need, or the program uses the car to further the goal of providing transportation. The program has a long waiting list of people in need.

The Car Ministry insists that the donated vehicles must run well and pass Virginia safety and emission tests before they are given. Most charitable organizations simply pass them through or sell them without repair, a disservice to needy people who cannot afford to pay for immediate car problems. People are referred to the Car Ministry by social workers and pastors. Once given a vehicle people have opportunity to get to work and take care of family needs. Between 50 and 150 vehicles are given each year depending on the number donated.

Start Date
Sunday, January 1, 1984
Type of Agency/Organization
Community-based Organization
City
Falls Church
State
Virginia
Geographic Reach
Onesite
Clientele/Population Served
Staff members of a local ministry; a missionary; a needy family; an international student; a minister or priest; a single parent; a seminarian
Topics/Subtopics
Transportation
URL
http://www.carministry.org

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Question from Pennsylvania Department of Welfare/Bureau of Employment and Training Programs

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A representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare/Bureau of Employment and Training Programs would like to know what level of participation is expected of a TANF recipient who claims to be unable to get a job or participate in other core-work activities due to lack of transportation (e.g., no drivers license, no access to public transportation, no car, etc.). Please address:

  • Do States allot time for the individual to make transportation arrangements, or do they provide supports for transportation assistance?
  • What is maximum time allowed to make transportation arrangements?
  • What do States do when transportation solutions are not found during that timeframe (e.g., sanction, case closure, etc.)?
  • What type of transportation subsidies (e.g., upfront mileage, car purchase, cab fare, gas cards, etc.) are offered?
  • What are the maximum benefits provided to the client?
  • For how are long transportation subsidies provided?

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November 2011
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Pennsylvania
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Transportation
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Question from Operation Blessing

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A representative from Operation Blessing would like to hear from States that have advice for starting a "wheels to work" program for TANF and low-income families? This idea would help families achieve self sufficiency, remain employed, and gain better employment by having the mobility to access jobs and education in surrounding areas.

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Texas
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Question from San Francisco Department of Human Services

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A representative from the San Francisco Department of Human Services would like to know of loan programs that would allow a client to borrow funds to clear fines and tickets with a repayment plan related to suspended driver's licenses? Who administers the program, your agency or CBO?

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California
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What are States doing around car repair services for TANF clients/customers?

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Virginia
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Question from Virginia DSS

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What best practices or innovative programs are States and counties implementing relating to transportation assistance for TANF recipients? Are there examples of car-loan, car purchase, or ride share programs being implemented? The State of Virginia would appreciate any information you could provide.

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Virginia
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Question from West Virginia DHHR

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I have heard information that some States are providing cars to TANF recipients. Are these States actually providing the money to the client and allowing the client to purchase his/her own car? Are there any less expensive alternative methods, or suggestions to providing this service?

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Question from Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

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A representative from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services would like to know which states are providing vehicle insurance to clients and what criteria do they use? What about high risk insurance services?

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Alaska
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A Question from RIDGE Center for Targeted Studies

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A representative from the RIDGE Center for Targeted Studies would like to know what types of programs are successfully providing transportation services to health and welfare appointments for rural TANF recipients?

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Mississippi
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Joblinks: Employment Transportation

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Joblinks is a program of the Community Transportation Association of America that connects workforce development agencies, transportation providers and other stakeholders with transportation-to-work solutions that are affordable, reliable and accessible. Joblinks focuses on the mobility needs of low-wage job seekers and earners, as well as workers with disabilities, youth, veterans, and older workers. Joblinks activities are supported with funding through the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration.

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2012-09-30T20:00:00
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2012-10-01