Auto Repair Financial Assistance Fund

Auto Repair Financial Assistance Fund is sponsored by The Car Bank for Community Members in Crisis (The Stranded Motorist Fund). This fund provides emergency vehicle repairs and donated cars to individuals and families facing transportation crises.

Stranded Motorist Fund | The Car Bank for Community Members in Crisis If you're hungry, you can go to a food bank. If your car breaks, there is no car bank. Until now.

The Stranded Motorist Fund ® provides emergency vehicle repairs and donated cars to families in crisis. Apply for Help Donate Money Donate a Vehicle Transportation insecurity is an invisible crisis affecting millions of Americans. Can't afford an unexpected car repair over $500 Require reliable transportation Live in transportation deserts A vehicle breakdown can trigger job loss , missed medical care , and deeper poverty .

When your car is your lifeline, losing it means losing everything. We serve individuals and families facing transportation crises, providing hand-ups, not handouts. Survivors of Domestic Violence Transportation independence for those escaping abuse and rebuilding their lives.

Human Trafficking Survivors Mobility and freedom for survivors rebuilding their lives with dignity. Supporting those juggling work, childcare, and household responsibilities alone. Helping disabled and low-income veterans access medical care and services.

Critical repairs for those whose car is also their shelter and lifeline. Individuals employed but unable to afford unexpected repairs that threaten their livelihood. Since 2020, we've been getting families back on the road.

Getting cars fixed and families back on the road Providing reliable transportation to those in need Lives changed through the gift of mobility Shops, schools, and agencies working together Stories of Transformation Every vehicle we repair or donate represents a family whose life is changed forever.

The Student Supporting Her Brothers A young college student working 80 hours weekly while supporting her two younger brothers gained precious time, freedom, and the opportunity to thrive. The Mother's New Beginning After months of searching, a single mother finally secured employment. The week before she was to start, her car wouldn't start.

SMF had her repaired and working within 48 hours. The Veteran Finding Stability A disabled veteran living on a fixed income relied on his aging vehicle to access medical care. When multiple systems failed, SMF ensured he could continue receiving proper care.

Are you an agency or nonprofit? If you serve people facing transportation insecurity, let's work together. Apply for vehicle repair assistance or a donated vehicle.

Your donation keeps families on the road. Every dollar funds critical repairs. Don't want to keep investing in your car?

Donate it and get a tax deduction. Shops, schools, and agencies can join our mission to serve families in crisis.