Free car in Wisconsin for low-income families.
There are several non-profits as well as government programs in Wisconsin that either giveaway a free car or truck for work or that help pay for one by issuing a grant. Some of the vehicles are refurbished and others are used vehicles. Find where to get a free car for low-income families in WI.
Note, with any benefit (including transportation), resources are limited. Many of the free vehicle programs in Wisconsin depend on the generosity of charities, auto dealers, corporations and taxpayer dollars. A strict application process is in place. But it is possible to get a free car for a job or employment reasons, provided the applicant can pay insurance, maintenance and future ownership costs.
Places in WI that give a free car
Forward Service Corporation (FSC) helps low-income families, veterans and people in need of affordable transportation get help in partnership with the state of WI. This can include a free used car in some cases. There is also financial help to pay for repairs, registration or a driver license and more. FSC is a statewide organization that offers other assistance in addition to help with a vehicle, and the location is 4600 American Pkwy #301, Madison, WI 53718. Phone: (608) 244-3526.
Western Wisconsin residents can apply at WestCAP for a free car or money to pay for one. The regional community agency operates the JumpStart Car Loan Program. The non-profit does not just “give out” a vehicle for free but rather they provide money to help pay for a vehicle in combination with a loan, often at 0% in partnership with local credit unions. There is also help to fix a car and more, and dial 715-598-4750.
Salvation Army transportation programs in Wisconsin are available across the state. While each location varies in what is offered, and funding, there is everything from free donated cars provided to gas cards, rides to a job interview, and emergency financial help. While help with a vehicle, including cars or other transport, is offered it is rare and comes with restriction. Learn more on Salvation Army help for the low income in WI.
WETAP, or the Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program, is government run and available at local non-profits across the state. The assistance available ranges from interest free loans to non-profits given away a free car, truck, or SUV. WETAP will also help clients find a vehicle, pay for repairs and in general it provides all sorts of help with transportation. Find details here. https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/astnce-pgms/transit/wetap.aspx.
ADVOCAP runs a Work N Wheels Program. This will help pay for a car with referrals to free vehicles in some cases. There are multiple offices across WI, including in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and other cities. This is also a local community action agency that will help with transportation and other needs for job reasons, and call 920-922-7760.
Revitalize Milwaukee helps the disabled, seniors and vets among others, often in partnership Charitable Adult Rides & Services, or CARS. Revitalize Milwaukee takes donated vehicles and they may be fixed up, and given, to the low-income. Or the donated items are some for money with those funds given to pay for stuff such as a car or truck. The address is 840 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr, Milwaukee, WI 53203. Phone: (414) 312-7531.
Car assistance programs are offered by Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, or CWCAC, as well. As the name implies, they focus on central WI including Jefferson, Columbia, and Adams County among others. The programs range from interest free car loans or even free vehicles given out to qualified low-income families for employment and educational needs. The main program is known as Wheels to Work, and call (608) 254-8353.
Work ‘n Wheels is available in most parts of Wisconsin as well. There are interest free loans to pay for a car, free vehicles, repair programs and more. All of the assistance programs for a car are for people with a job that meet income and other requirements. CAP Services, which covers the region of WI such as Marquette and Portage County, and dial 715-343-7500 or 920-968-6365 for details. The Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program also provides help, and their number is (608) 935-2326.
Community action free or low cost vehicle programs are available in other parts of the state too. There are a few listed here, but other cities and counties are supported as well from programs ranging from Ways to Work to auto dealership giveaways, free donated cars for single moms in Wisconsin and more. Look here for more details on how to get help from WI community action.
Other free cars and vehicle programs are offered. Many are a partnership of private and public non-profit agencies working together to address transportation needs of disabled and low income individuals. Donations of quality used cars, trucks, and vehicles are solicited from the general community. Once the vehicle is repaired, it is inspected and it will be issued a certificate of road worthiness. While the transportation programs vary, in some cases eligible participants are charged the cost of any needed car repairs to cover program costs but the balance of the car truck is free.
- West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency partners with JumpStart / Ideal Auto. The low income car assistance programs, including free vehicles, are run from 525 2nd St, Glenwood City, WI 54013. Dial 715-265-4271
- Northwest Community Services Agency at 1118 Tower Ave, Superior, WI 54880. Call (715) 392-5127
- Wisconsin Job Access Loan Program from the Department of Workforce Development, help people get a free car. The location is 210 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI. 53707. Phone 608-266-3131
Job Access Loan (JAL) is a government program that provides no-credit check loans, and the money can pay for a car for employment (or job training). This is available in all local Wisconsin communities at non-profits and social service offices known as W-2 Agency. In addition to the loan, there is also referrals to free transportation programs ranging from a car or truck to more. Look here for a JAL loan from a W-2 office. https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/w2/parents/locator.
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