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Create a brighter future with our vehicle assistance program.

 

Our application window is open!  Must be Postmarked 5/31/25

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  • “With Cars for Keeps, you get a family and a sense of love and security. You get a blanket of help that is there to hold you up and support you when you are in the middle of it all. You don’t just get a car with Cars for Keeps, you get a family, a prayer partner, and accountability to change your life.”

    Jazmyn / Fall ‘23 Recipient

  • “I’m able to get to and from work in a timely manner, and no longer have to worry about being late and losing my job. I am also able to get my family to appointments on time and have been able to attend church on a regular basis. We also no longer have to worry about walking in bad weather. Thank you!”

    Priscilla / Spring ‘24 Recipient

  • “My family has been blessed by Cars for keeps In several areas. My teen boys are all in sports and now we can make games and practices, I’m able to pick up overtime with the time saved from not riding the bus and we can take fishing trips/family time when possible!”

    Chrystal / Spring ‘24 Recipient

We’re looking for hardworking and driven people who want to build a better future.

We know how important a dependable vehicle is to individuals and families fighting to remain financially stable. Any unplanned need—like a car breaking down—can greatly affect monetary goals and plans.

Our vehicle assistance program not only supplies you with reliable transportation, but also provides a Budgeting Basics course, a lease-to-own system that fits within your budget, and the opportunity to fight financial, mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational poverty through vehicle ownership.

The best candidates for the program are dedicated individuals who are willing to put in the work to ensure a brighter future for years to come.

 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

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We know that hard-working people aren’t interested in handouts.

They want solutions.

That’s why our no-interest lease-to-own car assistance program is set up to have an affordable payment based on the recipient's income. The lease will fully own the vehicle after the lease and will be equipped with financial tools and knowledge to help them stay secure and stable.

To apply for the program, applicants must:

  • 9 months of continual employment - Not self-employed, or rideshare services
  • Currently live in one of the following counties for at least one year.
    • Tippecanoe, White, Carroll, Clinton, Boone, Montgomery, Fountain, Warren, or Benton County

  • Have a legal Indiana driver’s license

  • Have a steady monthly household income sufficient to cover an auto payment, insurance, and other automotive expenses
  • Have no criminal activity for at least 3 years or a graduate of Through the Gate or Trinity Life Ministry.

  • Be a U.S. citizen

  • Meet gross household income levels 
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Owning a reliable vehicle, hard work, and determination will help forge a path to success.