Goodwill® helps individuals meet their need for reliable transportation in cases where our clients have obtained employment, yet have no means of dependable transportation.  Although some may use the public transportation systems in their particular area, these routes and times of operation are somewhat limited and confine our clients to schedules which may not be suitable to their employers.

Our Solution
Through our partnership with the organization Vehicles for Change, Inc, Goodwill® is able to help subsidize the purchase of cars for a limited number of low-income clients that face transportation challenges that prevent their commute to and from work.  In addition to providing them a viable means of work transportation, this program may also enable them to utilize other necessary community resources such as childcare providers and part-time work employers.

Eligibility Requirements
We STRONGLY encourage anyone interested in this Goodwill® program to contact Patie Elsberry, Goodwill® Program Manager, at (301) 662-0622, ext. 209 for A COMPLETE LIST OF CRITERIA for this program.  A few requirements are listed below:

• Must be employed for 30 hours or more per week and/or have a letter of commitment from an employer stating plans for this and wage amount.
• Must be a CURRENT client of Goodwill® or have been a client within the past year.
• Must be at least 25 years of age – unless a dependent child is in the household.
• Must provide our Goodwill® program with the following documentation: Social Security Card; valid Maryland Driver’s License; three-year MVA driving record; current month’s pay stub and any other materials requested to support the W-to-W application.
• Must not have ANY DWIs and/or DUIs within the past 5 years.