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Reduced-Cost Cars


Free Charity Cars

Non-profit providing free, donated vehicles to families at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Recipients must cover tag/title/registration fees, insurance, and are responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the vehicle. The charity does not have inventory and distributes cars as they are donated, so there may be considerable wait time. Go online and fill out the Vehicle Request Form to request help. You can also use the website to donate your vehicle or contact the organization.
freecharitycars.org

Rides 4 Refugees

Charitable organization helping Central Ohio refugees with vehicle ownership. They accept donations and will repair or sell donated vehicles. Services for refugee clients include matching up to $4,000 towards a vehicle, assistance with inspections and the vehicle-buying process, driver training, insurance support, limited warranty on vehicles, and roadside assistance. Clients must be referred to the organization through a Central Ohio resettlement agency and meet restricted-income guidelines. Call or go online for details.
PO Box 34105, Columbus, Ohio 43234
(614) 706-6123
rides4refugees.us

Volunteers of America (VOA)

Provides supportive services for veterans, families, and individuals. Shop their thrift stores to support their programs and find low-cost clothing and home goods. Services vary based on location and include employment, housing, and wrap-around services for veterans; clinical treatment programs for ex-offenders, emergency housing for men in Columbus, and mental health treatment. They host Operation Backpack to help provide school supplies for families each fall. The monthly Auto Auction is an opportunity to purchase a donated vehicle to benefit their social service programs.

  • Columbus:
    624 Harmon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
    Veterans Resource Center: (614) 849-0145
    Family Services: (614) 251-7610
  • Cincinnati:
    Veterans Resource Center/Housing & Supportive Services: 7938 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
    (513) 322-5170
    Residential Reentry Program: 115 West McMicken Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
    (513) 639-3743
  • Cleveland:
    Veterans Resource Center: 775 East 152 Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110
    (216) 541-9000
    Homeless & Mental Health Residential: 1563 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
    (216) 485-2525
  • Mansfield:
    921 North Main Street, Mansfield, Ohio 44903
    Men’s Residential Reentry Program: (419) 524-5013
    Women’s Residential Reentry Program: (419) 632-6840
  • Dayton:
    Veterans Affairs/Resource Center: 4100 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45428
    (937) 253-7042
    Residential Reentry Program: 1931 South Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45417
    (937) 262-8876

Auto Auction Website: voaohioautoauction.org
Main Website: voaohin.org/central-ohio



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