Car Repair Assistance Programs
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities’ (CCDA) Emergency Assistance program helps people, living within the boundaries of the Diocese of Arlington, experiencing a temporary financial crisis, who require an essential car repair. They only accept applications for about a week each month usually starting in the second week of the month. To assistance should email the Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance office at EA-CH@ccda.net, providing your phone number and address. Once you send an email you will receive a screening questionnaire which must be completed entirely in order to receive a response.
To be eligible, the client must be a resident of the Diocese of Arlington and must be able to provide proof of income. They must be able to communicate via email and phone and attend a Zoom video appointment with the Case Manager. Client must provide an image of the rejection sticker on windshield, a motor vehicle inspection report indicating the inspection failures. Client must also provide a current government-issued driver’s license, current State of Virginia vehicle registration in their name, proof of auto insurance in their name with name and address matching the vehicle registration.
Other Requirements: the car must be drivable, only items necessary to pass a Virginia Vehicle Emissions and Safety Inspection will be repaired, they will not provide air conditioning and auto body repairs, tire replacement must be necessary due to an inspection failure and total tire cost is not to exceed $1,000 and they will not assist if repairs of any type are over $2,000.
Britepaths Reliable Rides
https://britepaths.org/our-services/financial-assistance/
“Reliable Rides” is a special segment of our Financial Assistance Program that helps fund major car repairs so that clients in crisis can maintain their cars safely and continue to get to work to support their families. Participation in his program requires a referral from Coordinated Services Planning (CSP), 703.222.0880. Referrals are made based on demonstrated need and the adherence to specified criteria, and we grant assistance as funds are available. Britepaths pays a portion of the bill (typically up to $1000) directly to the service provider with the understanding that the client will also help pay.
Craftsman Cares
This unique program gives “one big break” to families or individuals in need of auto repair or transportation. To be considered as a recipient for this program, candidates must follow these guidelines:
- They should be facing a temporary hardship and needs reliable transportation or minor car repair in order for them to recover and get back on track.
- Apply using the online form at, https://craftsmanautocare.com/craftsman-cares/ or submitting the form to the shop in person or mailing it to: Craftsman Cares Program/Craftsman Auto Care, 2733 Merrilee Dr., Fairfax VA 22031
- Email inquiries/questions: info@craftsmanautocare.com | Subject line: Craftsman Cares
- Each submission must be co-signed by a sponsor (From an organization, i.e., a church, school system, employer, etc.) Holy Spirit SVDP can be a sponsor.