Free Cars and Car Help for Single Moms

Programs that prioritize single parents

• Donated cars for moms: God’s Garage and Cars for Moms in Utah, OnRamp in Texas, and Mechanics On A Mission in Tennessee.
• Repairs for single mothers: Hands of the Carpenter in Colorado provides low-cost repairs and discounted cars to working single mothers.
• Loans for working parents: Ways to Work was built for parents with challenging credit.
• Single moms in Georgia, Ohio and other states without a dedicated program can use TANF transportation supports and repair assistance.

What helps your application

Explain how a car affects your work schedule, childcare drop-offs and your children’s school or medical needs. A letter from your employer, caseworker or pastor strengthens your application. Use our application checklist, then apply online.

Also see free car seats for low-income families.

Programs that serve single moms & parents

From our state research, these programs specifically mention serving single moms & parents:

• Hands of the Carpenter — Denver area, Colorado. Low-cost repairs for working single mothers and discounted refurbished donated cars.
• Project Self-Sufficiency — Loveland, Colorado. Car help for single parents in its self-sufficiency program.
• Mechanics On A Mission — Middle Tennessee, Tennessee. Free vehicles and repairs for single veterans, single parents, widows and others in need.
• God’s Garage — Ogden, Utah. Repaired donated cars given to single moms — about 100 cars in three years.
• Cars for Moms — Orem, Utah. Nonprofit helping single mothers who need transportation.

Help that makes car ownership affordable for single parents

• Free car seats through WIC, hospitals and health departments.
• Gas vouchers for work and childcare trips.
• Lower car insurance through discounts and state programs.
• Charities that help with car repairs.

Frequently asked questions