Apply for a free car with Free Car Foundation
Domestic violence survivors are welcome to apply to our program. Our application is free, takes about 5 minutes and never asks for your Social Security number or bank details.
Other programs that accept domestic violence survivors
1-800-Charity Cars (Free Charity Cars)
Working poor families, domestic violence survivors, veterans and military families, people with medical needs, disaster victims and transitional shelter residents.
Working Cars for Working Families
Anyone looking for a nonprofit car-ownership program near them.
Ways to Work Car Loans
Working parents with low income or poor credit who need a car for work.
Salvation Army Vehicle Assistance
Mainly domestic violence survivors, families in serious financial crisis and people experiencing homelessness.
Tips to improve your chances
- Talk to a domestic violence advocate first — the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233 (or text START to 88788)
- Ask your shelter about NABC Recycled Rides nominations and Salvation Army vehicle help
- Ask about your state's Address Confidentiality Program before registering a car in your name
- Use a safe email address and phone number on applications
What to do while you wait
Free cars are rare and waitlists are long. Most families combine an application with a backup plan: repair help for a car they already have, grants and low-interest car loans, or government transportation help. Read what a donated car really costs before you are selected.
More help that fits your situation
- Church car programs
- Registering a car safely in your name
- Gas assistance
- Free government phone (Lifeline)
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