Transportation

Safe and affordable transportation is a need for most individuals in MN.

Work with a coach to acquire your license, navigate affordable vehicle loans, pay for repairs, or attend car maintenance classes.

Financial Opportunity Center® Network

Community Action Duluth's Transportation Program uses the Financial Opportunity Center® (FOC) model so more community members like you can reach their goals. We weave financial coaching, career development, and income support services together so community members like you can build family sustaining careers and achieve your financial goals. We are part of a national network of trusted community-based organizations, supported by LISC, who host FOC programming and provide our community with greater access to opportunity. Our coaches meet people where they are, providing support, tools, and information proven to help create lasting and positive change.

Drive

We'll help you obtain or regain your license to drive.

Assistance navigating resources and programs offered by the state, county, or city
Advocacy and support at court appearances, getting fines reduced or removed, and more
Assistance with insurance questions

JumpStart

An affordable car loan program offering financial coaching, low-interest rate loans, and repair fund savings accounts. Even if you have credit issues, if you are eligible for the program. You can avoid the high interest rate loans that might be the only financing you have found so far.

Car Repair Program

Need help paying for car repairs? If eligible, we can help cover costs up to $500!

Some prerequisites include:

Having a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Being at least 18 years of age
Having a valid driver’s license
Providing grantee with proof of motor vehicle insurance
Demonstration of vehicle ownership

Car Care Classes

This class is a requirement for vehicle related CAD programs, though it is open to others who are interested. It will cover the basics of purchasing a vehicle, vehicle insurance, and vehicle maintenance.

Upcoming Classes:

9/4 (Zoom) 4:30 - 6:00 pm
9/19 (In person) 4:30 - 6:00 pm
10/2 (Zoom) 4:30 - 6:00 pm
10/17 (In person) 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Elizabeth Ream

Transportation Coach

218-726-1665 Ext. 211

Questions?
Contact:

FAIM Matched Savings

Looking for a way to build savings to purchase a car or other asset? Take part in our FAIM savings account program.

For every $1 you save, $3 will be added to your FAIM account with a maximum match of $6,000 allowing you to save up to $8,000. In addition to help building your savings, you will be provided with guidance and coaching towards your goals and take part in our Common Cents class.

Use the savings for a small business start-up, small business expansion, educational expenses, or for the purchase of a home or vehicle.

To participate, you must:

Be a Minnesota resident age 18 years or older
Have earned Income
Be within income guidelines
Have assets below $10,000

*Our FAIM program is not currently accepting applicants.

To be added to our waitlist reach out to our office at 218-726-1665

or email info@communityactionduluth.org.