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The Lift Garage | Affordable Car Repair Repairs for the Community The Lift Garage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair, free pre-purchase inspections, and honest advice that supports our community on the road to more secure lives. Walk In Express Services On Fridays On Fridays from 10:00am to noon we offer walk-in express services for our customers.
During this service we can check and top fluids, replace exterior bulbs, replace wiper blades and test your battery. Join us on Wednesday, May 6th at our annual spring breakfast! Enjoy a continental breakfast buffet and hear from customers and our founder about what it means to bring our mission to life.
Visit us for Doors Open on Saturday, May 9th! See the inner workings of the shop, walk under a car, and play trivia to win car maintenance-themed prizes! We provide free inspections (by appointment only!)
focused on the safety and drivability issues with the car. After the inspection, we will write an estimate for the low-cost car repairs that we can offer. Our mobile van does pre-inspections for broken down vehicles within the Twin Cities metro area.
Our goal is to help inform the customer if the car is worth towing to the shop for the full inspection – if we can’t help fix the car, we don’t want the customer to pay for the towing! Searching for a used car isn’t easy – so we offer free pre-purchase inspections. We will alert the customer of any repairs that are needed so they can make the best possible purchase.
Customers at The Lift pay $25/hour for labor and parts are sold at a 7. 5% markup. Repairs at The Lift typically cost about half of what they would cost at a for-market shop.
Our inspections are free to The Lift Garage customers and focus on the safety and drivability issues with the car. After the inspection, we will write an estimate for the low-cost car repairs that we can offer. In order to keep costs affordable for our customers, customer payments cover a portion of the actual cost of car repairs and operating The Lift Garage.
We rely on the generosity of donors to help keep us running! Instead of waiting for their vehicle to be inspected or repaired, customers receive a complimentary ride to where they need to go next. Why Low-Cost Car Repairs Matter Recently Samera had a $300 repair bill at The Lift.
She maxed out credit card after credit card in order to make her payment. It ultimately took her six separate credit cards to make her $300 car repair payment. If Samera had been at a traditional shop her bill would have been closer to $1,200.
While her repair at The Lift was still costly, she was able to invest those savings into more needed items like rent, groceries, and possibly child care. We are changing the world one car at a time – join us! At The Lift, car repair is a vehicle for repairing lives!
With your gifts, we are able to create more secure lives for low-income Minnesotans through low-cost car repair. Join our mailing list to stay up to date on volunteer opportunities, events, and stories from the shop. This mailing list does not include information about receiving services.
If you are seeking car repair, please contact the front desk at 612-866-5840 or visit the Services tab on our website.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Low-income individuals in Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.