Wheels to Work
"...assisting with the transportation needs of women"

If you are interested in donating an automobile, contact Erie DAWN at 814-453-5921

Program Overview

The partnership of the Wheels to Work Program, forged between Erie DAWN and individual donors, addresses the belief that every person has the right to pursue a quality of life which enhances one’s self-esteem and dignity. The Wheels to Work Program is a private/public partnership that makes good, used cars available to working, low-income women who have little or no means of reliable transportation to and from work.

The women who will benefit from your generosity are working hard to build dignified lives for themselves and their children. Maintaining full-time employment is a key factor in supporting a happy, healthy family. Today, a car is a necessity on their road to independence.

Program Guidelines and Process

Qualified women participating in the programs of Community House, House of Healing, Mercy Center for Women, SafeNet and St. Benedict Education Center may also apply to the Wheels to Work Program.

All eligible applicants must:

• Meet need-based budget guidelines
• Be a resident of Erie County
• Prove full-time employment for at least 6 months prior to application
• Have no reliable means of transportation
• Hold a valid PA driver’s license and no more than 3 points assessed to her driving record
• Have adequate resources to obtain automobile insurance
• Attend a car maintenance course
• Commit to monthly budgeting sessions for six months with her sponsoring agency
• Complete an evaluation with the Wheels to Work Coordinator

Support Erie DAWN by Donating a Vehicle

Your donation of a good, road-worthy vehicle to the Wheels to Work Program will assist a woman who is struggling to maintain steady employment and to provide a happy, healthy home for herself and children.

* The vehicle will be inspected by a reputable mechanic for body and inspection concerns before acceptance.
* Title will be transferred from the owner to Erie DAWN and then to a qualified woman applicant.
* The donor receives a receives a receipt for the donation of a vehicle which may be applied as a Tax Deduction.