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Helping to bridge the transportation
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With today’s transportation costs on the rise,
it’s no wonder working families face difficulty with obtaining affordable,
reliable transportation in order to get to and from work. Quite often this
can make the difference between keeping and losing a job.
How can Wheels For Work help?
Our program can provide a “jump start” in helping to:
- Obtain a small 0%
interest loan for a more replacement vehicle;
- Provide repair work to a family’s existing
vehicle;
- Assist with insurance
payments;
- Assist with other alternative forms of
transportation to get to and from work.
The road doesn’t end there. We can also help the family identify
their strengths and goals, and work with the family in their efforts to
become more self-reliant with their transportation needs and with reaching
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In 2009, 21 vehicle loans
and 58 vehicle repairs were provided through the Wheels For Work program. |
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What are the eligibility requirements? |
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Our Wheels For Work program is funded by
different funding sources that each have their own eligibility requirements.
Please select an option below, which will take you to the eligibility
requirements for the specific help you are seeking: |
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Option 1: I need to apply
for a loan as my vehicle needs replacing, however I can't get an affordable
loan from a bank. |
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Option 2: I need repairs to my existing
vehicle that I can't afford, or need help with paying vehicle insurance
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Option 3: I don't need a
vehicle, and use other forms of transportation to get to and from work.
However, I am having trouble affording these expenses. |
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Option 1: I need to apply for a loan, as my
vehicle needs replacing, however I can't get an affordable loan from a bank.
If I apply, what are the eligibility requirements?
1.
You must
be a resident of Lewis County, New York.
2.
You, and
in certain instances, your family members, must be United
States citizens or qualified non-citizens
under TANF guidelines.
3.
Your family must include a minor child or a pregnant woman. For more
information, see our
Wheels For Work Policies and
Procedures.
4.
The gross
income of your household must not exceed 200% of the current Federal Poverty
Income Standards.
Income guidelines are valid from 6/1/09 -
5/31/10, and may be subject to change without notice.
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Family Size |
Annual Income |
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$ 21,660 |
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2 |
$ 29,140 |
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3 |
$ 36,620 |
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4 |
$ 44,100 |
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5 |
$ 51,580 |
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6 |
$ 59,060 |
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$ 66,540 |
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$ 74,020 |
5.
You must
be employed on a regular basis.
6.
You must
have a valid NYS driver’s license.
7.
All loans
are considered according to need. Therefore, you will need to meet
with a Program Worker to explain why you need a loan, and to work on
creating a family budget. If you are enrolled into the program, you
will need to create a Family Development Plan that lists the main goals you
want to accomplish under the program.
8.
If enrolled, you must be
willing to
meet with the Program Worker at least once per month (either face to face or
by telephone) to discuss progress in working toward your goals in your Family Development
Plan.
View the program
policies and procedures.
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I have read the eligibility requirements and think I might be eligible. How
do I schedule an appointment? Click here. |
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Option 2: I need repairs to my existing vehicle that I can't
afford, or need help with paying vehicle insurance. If I apply, what
are the eligibility requirements? |
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1.
You must be a resident of Lewis County, New York.
2. The gross
income of your household must not exceed 200% of the current Federal Poverty
Income Standards.
Income guidelines are valid from 6/1/09 -
5/31/10, and may be subject to change without notice.
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Family Size |
Annual Income |
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1 |
$ 21,660 |
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2 |
$ 29,140 |
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3 |
$ 36,620 |
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4 |
$ 44,100 |
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5 |
$ 51,580 |
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6 |
$ 59,060 |
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$ 66,540 |
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$ 74,020 |
3.
You must be employed on a regular basis.
4.
You must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
5.
All repairs, insurance assistance, etc., are considered according to need.
Therefore, you will need to meet with a Program Worker to explain why you
need the assistance, and to work on creating a family budget. If you
are enrolled into the program, you will need to create a Family Development
Plan that lists the main goals you want to accomplish under the program.
6. If enrolled,
you must be willing to
meet with the Program Worker at least once per month (either face to face or
by telephone) to discuss progress in working toward your goals in your Family Development
Plan.
View the program
policies and procedures.
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I have read the eligibility requirements and think I might be eligible. How
do I schedule an appointment? Click here. |
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Option 3: I don't need a vehicle, and use other forms of
transportation to get to and from work. I am having trouble affording
these expenses. If I apply, what are the eligibility requirements? |
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1.
You must be a resident of Lewis County, New York.
2. The gross
income of your household must not exceed 200% of the current Federal Poverty
Income Standards.
Income guidelines are valid from 6/1/09 -
5/31/10, and may be subject to change without notice.
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Family Size |
Annual Income |
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1 |
$ 21,660 |
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2 |
$ 29,140 |
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3 |
$ 36,620 |
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4 |
$ 44,100 |
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5 |
$ 51,580 |
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6 |
$ 59,060 |
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$ 66,540 |
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$ 74,020 |
3.
You must be employed on a regular basis.
4.
All assistance with alternate forms of transportation to get to/from work
are considered according to need. Therefore, you will need to meet
with a Program Worker to explain why you need the assistance, and to work on
creating a family budget. If you are enrolled into the program, you
will need to create a Family Development Plan that lists the main goals you
want to accomplish under the program.
5. If enrolled,
you must be willing to
meet with the Program Worker at least once per month (either face to face or
by telephone) to discuss progress in working toward your goals in your Family Development
Plan.
View the program
policies and procedures.
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I have read the eligibility requirements and think I might be eligible. How
do I schedule an appointment? |
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Please call Opportunities’ Wheels For Work Program at 376-8202 to set up an appointment. Or,
email us.
How can I
prepare for the appointment ahead of time?
You
can begin by downloading, printing out, and completing our Wheels For Work
pre-application.
Once the
pre-application is completed, you can then bring with you to the appointment,
or mail it to us ahead of time to:
Wheels For Work Program
Lewis County Opportunities, Inc.
8265 State Route 812
Lowville, NY 13367
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