A reliable car helps families get on the road to opportunity.

Having a car changes lives — opening the door to education, jobs and an improved quality of life. Working Wheels partners with nonprofits to provide low-cost cars and repairs to our neighbors in need in Western North Carolina.

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A reliable car opens the road to opportunity.

Having a car changes lives – opening the door to education, jobs, and stability.

Donate your car. Change a life.

Your unused vehicle can help someone get to work, school, and stability.

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Working Wheels provides affordable, reliable transportation to local families in need.

We do this because we know that a dependable car opens the doors to education, employment, access to healthcare, and an improved quality of life. Our collaborative model bolsters the work of trusted partners by connecting the repaired vehicles with their clients – the ones they believe need them the most.

Learn more about our Vehicle Purchase Program and Our Vehicle Repair Program.

A car is a powerful advantage for families.

Here’s how Working Wheels has helped our participants.

98%

REPORT EASIER ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE

83%

REPORT INCREASED HOUSEHOLD INCOME

100%

REPORT IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE

Cars Placed

Cars Repaired

People Supported

Real Stories. Real Transportation. Real Change.

Kelly

“In the months since Hurricane Helene, I have been navigating life as a community advocate… while relying on the bus, walking, and cycling has been humbling, it has also been a significant challenge. This gift of transportation changes everything… providing a way home that isn’t limited by the bus schedule.”- Kelly

KaCee

“Reliable transportation would give me such a peace of mind in helping myself and my four children in getting to school, church, work, and everything in between. Thank you, Working Wheels!” – KaCee

Miata

“This opportunity will provide my children and I with a reliable vehicle to be able to get to doctor appointments, work and school. This car will impact our life with stability and a way to be able to provide for my family and household.”- Miata

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