Eligibility
Guidelines
EMPLOYMENT:
Applicants must be working
full time (at least 35 hours a week) or have
a verifiable job offer to be considered and
must be above poverty level (see poverty
guideline standards).
INCOME:
Up to 250% above poverty level and not receiving government assistance
other than:
- Unemployment Compensation
- Medicaid
- Food Stamps
STATUS:
Must be employed or unable to return to work due to transportation issues.
Proof of employment required via one of the following forms:
- Employer verification
- Pay stubs (2) verifying employment
- W2 form from the previous year
- Written offer of employment on company
letterhead
CATEGORIES:
- Families with Child(ren)—Single
Parent (Mother or Father) or an underemployed
Couple with Child(ren)
- Underemployed Working Poor who have no
dependent children
- Moderate Income Families who have no
liquid resources and have suffered a catastrophic
incident such as:
- abusive relationship
- accident
- death of spouse
- divorce
- fire
- hurricane
- illness
- loss of income
STIPULATIONS:
- Must sign contract giving their verbal
commitment to remain employed/or notification
of termination (with reason).
- Must agree to pay it forward a
monthly set amount, based on income and
3 service hours per month
- Must provide valid Florida driver's license
- Must provide proof of insurance (if applicable)
- Agree to provide public
testimonial (optional)
- Must complete exit survey about
the impact of participation in the program
- Must
attend car care class prior to receipt
of vehicle
REFERRALS:
Must be referred by one of the following sources:
- Social Service Agencies
- Churches
- Employers
- Board Members
Applicants to be approved by Program
Committee. |