Low Income Car Programs for Northern Minnesota

Affording a car becomes easier through comunity programs.

Buying a car can be challenging for those struggling to make ends meet. Community programs in northern Minnesota help low-income residents afford a car through financial and practical assistance.

Programs

Two programs in northern Minnesota offering discounted deals to low-income residents include variants of the Jump Start program. In the northwest region, the program, managed by the White Earth Investment Initiative, helps those in the 900-square mile White Earth Indian Nation. Across the state to the east is Duluth's version managed by the nonprofit, Community Action Duluth.

Details

The Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation partners with the White Earth Nation to provide up to $500 in down payment assistance. To be eligible, families must not exceed set income limits. As of August 2010, a family of four could not earn more than $53,000 annually to be eligible. The Duluth program allows a maximum annual income of not more than $44,100 for a family of four to qualify.

References

• Minnesota Public Radio: Jump Start Program Helps People Move on in Life
• InCommons: Jump Start Duluth
• Community Action Duluth: Our History
• White Earth Investment Initiative: Opportunity Auto
• Community Action Duluth: Jump Start Duluth