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Program Details
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
Car Ownership Program
Helps employed people purchase a car through a low interest loan
Description
Helps working people purchase cars through a loan program
Community Action provides a low interest loan up to $6,000 for people to purchase a car and guide them through the car buying process.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Ramsey County
- Washington County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Applications are limited to people who do not qualify for a car loan at a reasonable interest rate due to a lack of credit history, limited income, or short employment history.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible:
- Live in Ramsey or Washington County
- Have a continuous work history of 6+ months at a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Provide recent documentation of monthly income
- Have a valid Minnesota driver's license
- Be age 18 or older
- Ability to provide proof of full coverage insurance prior to loan closing
- Household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
Application Instructions
Requires an interview process, which involves a credit and budget review.
Location
450 Syndicate St N, Ste 35, St. Paul, MN, 55104
Area Served
Ramsey and Washington counties
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 651-603-5880
- Main: 651-603-5820
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Early Head Start Program that serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3, and expectant families. Provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families and pregnant women
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
- Financial Management Education Classes, workshops and information about money management
- Head Start Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
- Job Training Learn how to do the tasks for a type of job
- Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
4/2/2024