SINCE 1999
6,900
Cars awarded to Low-Income Families
22,000
Lives improved
Why a car makes a difference: Even in regions with a strong transit system, many low-income families have trouble reaching jobs for which they’re qualified. Some are forced to turn down good positions in favor of lower paying ones with transit access. A car gives them access to better job opportunities and the flexibility to work extra shifts or overtime.
75%
Got better jobs and / or increased earnings
$7,000
Average annual earnings increase
Why a car makes a difference: Even the best transit has limited routes and makes numerous stops. It isn’t unusual for low-income families to spend four to five hours a day commuting to and from work, sometimes taking multiple modes of transportation. For parents, this translates into less time spent at home with their children.
90 mins
Average decline in length of daily commute
Why a car makes a difference: Even the best transit has limited routes and makes numerous stops. It isn’t unusual for low-income families to spend four to five hours a day commuting to and from work, sometimes taking multiple modes of transportation. For parents, this translates into less time spent at home with their children.
98%
Took children to the doctor
87%
Participated in activities that improve their health
Why a car makes a difference: When parents have long commutes and are pressed for time, children from low-income families are much less likely to play on sports teams and participate in special activities. Restricted by the route and schedule of public transit, parents are unable to take their children to practice on time or pick their children up from after-school activities such as tutoring or sports. When parents own a car, it opens up opportunities for their families that weren’t previously possible.
98%
Took children to after-school activities
87%
Took children to athletics, art or music activities
55%
Volunteered in the community
75%
Attended religious services
Changing Lives with Donated Cars
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