Are you on the road to self-sufficiency but struggle with transportation? Are you ready to gain access to better employment opportunities and want to enjoy personal independence? Vehicles For Change can help you get there, literally. Vehicles For Change is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals who want to work to help themselves by providing affordable cars and a chance for an improved life. In a recent study, 73% of our car donation recipients obtained better jobs/promotions and have increased their income by an average of $4,800.

To qualify for a car through VFC, all individuals must first meet the following criteria:

• You must have a job or verifiable job offer.
• You must be insurable. No DWIs or DUIs on your driving record.
• You must not have any other vehicle in the household.
• You must be drug free and no extensive criminal background.
• Able to pay for your insurance and fees for taxes, tags and title.
• Willing to take a 12-month loan to pay for your car. Car fees range from $600 to $700 per car and the monthly payment is $65 to $80 per month. Each recipient is guaranteed a loan without regard to credit history.
• Under the age of 25, you must have parental responsibilities.

Each month Vehicles for Change receives 120 – 170 donated cars. Of these 40 - 50 are in such condition that they are awarded to worthy families. Vehicles for Change receives funding from various areas in Maryland and Virginia. Cars are awarded to families residing in these regions which are listed below.

• Carroll
• Anne Arundel
• Howard
• St. Mary's
• Dorchester
• Harford
• Frederick
• Washington
• Montgomery
  
• Prince George's
  
• Baltimore City
  
• Northern VA

Vehicles For Change does not accept applications directly. All applications must be submitted through a sponsoring agency. For a list of sponsoring agencies or if you have any further questions, contact us at (410) 242-9674.