Vehicle Placement
Program Requirements
- Be a woman in financial need who is striving to care for herself and her children on her own.
- Live in Jefferson County -or- be a direct referral from an existing nonprofit partner of Hands of The Carpenter or the Good Neighbor Garage Program. An application filled out directly by an existing partner is required in that case.
- Be employed and provide two [most recent] months proof of income, attending school/job training, show proof of social security or disability benefits and be a direct referral from an existing nonprofit partner of Hands of The Carpenter or the Good Neighbor Garage Program.
- Have a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
- Obtain car insurance before purchasing vehicle (Hands can provide options, if needed).
- Provide current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) – verifying license is valid. If client has had a DUI/DWAI in the last 2 years, we will be unable to place a vehicle.
- Be able to pay the average $900 – $1,500 placement fee (full payment is due when vehicle is received). Vehicles placed are valued between $2,500 and $5,000.
- Turn in any currently owned working or non-working vehicle. We are unable to place vehicles as a second family vehicle. If a vehicle is turned in, the client will receive a credit on the scrap metal value.