Automobiles | Loaves & Fishes Community Services
The CARES car program providing donated vehicles to eligible families who do not have reliable transportation to get to work. No car repairs provided.
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Physical Address
1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville, IL 60540
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Application process
(1) Call (630) 355-3663, Option 4, or email [email protected] to schedule an intake appointment. (2) Documentation will be needed at time of intake. (3) Must pay for transfer of title, taxes, and must show receipt of paying for six months of care insurance in advance. (4) Must also provide a detailed budget for review to confirm applicant's ability to maintain car ownership. (5) Full list of documents and other requirements will be discussed during intake
Fee
No Fees
Eligibility
DuPage County resident 21 years of age or older; Must be referred by a DuPage County social service; government agency; or their employer; Must be employed or actively seeking employment; Income eligibility guidelines apply; There cannot be another car in the household; Have not received a car through this program in the past; Attend financial fitness classes
Languages
English, Spanish
Service area
Dupage County, IL Kane County, IL Kendall County, IL Will County, IL
Agency info
Loaves Fishes Community Services
Assists residents by providing healthy food, application assistance for SNAP, LIHEAP, Medicaid, and Access DuPage, income tax filing assistance and additional educational programs, including English language (ESL) classes in partnership with the College of DuPage. Offers limited assistance towards housing and utilities for Naperville residents who are experiencing a temporary financial crisis, and provides donated cars which are given to families who do not have reliable transportation to get to work.