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The First Wheel Program is designed to assist those facing the most urgent transportation challenges. Eligible participants can acquire a vehicle for just $500, with an intended lifespan of 18-24 months.
The Second Wheel Program caters to individuals prepared to invest a minimum of $3,000 in purchasing a vehicle. Eligible participants gain access to an inventory of affordably priced used vehicles.
For both programs, clients participate in a series of informative classes over several months, equipping participants with essential skills for vehicle ownership.
24 North 9th Street, Suite B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
A United Way program in partnership with Ford Toyota of Fort Dodge that accepts donated cars. Each car is assessed and services to make sure it is safe and good running order. Cars are then donated to be given to an eligible family that is low income and lacks personal transportation.
315 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Ames Ford and United Way of Story County have partnered to bring Wheels For Work to Story County. Ames Ford accepts donated vehicles, then completes a safety inspection and any necessary repairs. In partnership with United Way of Story County and referral agencies, the Wheels for Work program then selects and donates the vehicle to a family in need.
2425 Bethany Road, Suites D-E, Sycamore, IL 60178
Provides financial assistance to senior and disabled individuals with unmet needs. Services could include car repairs, eye glasses, medical equipment, dental care, or help with clothing.
Senior Basket Program assists seniors with various items that cannot be acquired with food stamps. Basket varieties include things like cleaning supplies, kitchen items, or personal hygiene supplies. Two Baskets are distributed each year in the Spring and Fall.
304 East 6th Street, Suite A, North Platte, NE 69101
Limited funding sometimes available for vehicle repair, minor home repairs and dental work.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock, IL 60098
Provides qualifying applicants (households) financial assistance in the form of vouchers for gasoline, clothing, work boots, and also makes monetary payments to third parties for the payment of rent bills to prevent evictions, utility bills to prevent shut-offs, and car repairs. Each household is limited in the amount of financial assistance it may receive in a calendar year.
204 2nd Avenue East, Cresco, IA 52136
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
345 West State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Provide minor vehicle repairs to individuals to keep their current vehicle safe so they can maintain their employment. Must already have at least 30 days of employment with paystubs. Must be owner of vehicle with up-to-date insurance coverage.
575 East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Financial assistance is available for mortgage/rent payments, utilities, or car repairs.
612 North Church Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Offers assistance to individuals in crisis beyond their control such as car repairs for working persons and other emergency needs.
1 West Charles Street, Suite 5, Oelwein, IA 50662
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
105 2nd Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644
Provides crisis assistance to households. Includes utility assistance as well as assistance for incidental items that are needed to attain/maintain employment (car repairs, work clothes, etc.). Amount of crisis assistance available depends upon funding.
106 East 2nd Avenue (Hwy 92), Indianola, IA 50125
Open to those facing barriers to employment, housing, transportation, and self-sufficiency. Funds can be given out to help those in need of car repairs, car registration and insurance, rent, utilities, cell phone reactivation/additional minutes, transportation accounts through HIRTA, UpLand, or the purchase of a bike. Other financial needs to maintain employment will be reviewed by a case by case basis.
114 East Harrison, Sullivan, IL 61951
Offers help with limited financial assistance (as funding allows) for basic needs such as rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, and more.
Clients must participate in ongoing case management.
6131 North 14th Street, Northern Lighthouse Church, Lincoln, NE 68521
Light auto repairs for a suggested donation of $20. Bring in the parts for simple repair work, such as oil change, tune up, brakes, etc.
2015 North 6th Street, Suite B, Beatrice, NE 68310
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
835 West North, Flora, IL 62839
Offers help with limited financial assistance (as funding allows) for basic needs such as rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, and more.
Clients must participate in ongoing case management.
1455 Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Provides financial assistance to senior and disabled individuals with unmet needs. Services could include car repairs, eye glasses, medical equipment, dental care, or help with clothing.
Senior Basket Program assists seniors with various items that cannot be acquired with food stamps. Basket varieties include things like cleaning supplies, kitchen items, or personal hygiene supplies. Two Baskets are distributed each year in the Spring and Fall.
440 Nebraska Avenue, Osceola, NE 68651
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
510 South 1st Street, Guttenberg, IA 52052
**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.
624 5th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352
Offers a low-interest, revolving loan for households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses. Typical financial assistance is under $2,000. Applicants receiving revolving loan assistance will be required to participate in financial literacy courses in addition to repayment of the loan within an agreed-upon timeframe.
1010 West Jefferson, Effingham, IL 62401
Offers help with limited financial assistance (as funding allows) for basic needs such as rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, and more.
Clients must participate in ongoing case management.
610 West Jefferson, Ottawa, IL 61350
Assists individuals who are homeless or disadvantaged with a variety of needs, including but not limited to rent, utilities, car repairs, and medical expenses.
515 North Cedar, Shelbyville, IL 62565
Offers help with limited financial assistance (as funding allows) for basic needs such as rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, and more.
Clients must participate in ongoing case management.
69 North Aldine Street, Elgin, IL 60123
Provides financial assistance to senior and disabled individuals with unmet needs. Services could include car repairs, eye glasses, medical equipment, dental care, or help with clothing.
Senior Basket Program assists seniors with various items that cannot be acquired with food stamps. Basket varieties include things like cleaning supplies, kitchen items, or personal hygiene supplies. Two Baskets are distributed each year in the Spring and Fall.