Driven by hope.
OnRamp DFW shares God’s grace by gifting reliable vehicles to hard-working people in need to partner with them on the road to self-sufficiency.
With the turn of a key, most people can get to work, to the store, or to the doctor with little fuss or worry. Yet for so many families, reliable transportation is simply out of reach, which severely limits access to jobs, stores, medical care, and the support of social and religious communities. In a sprawling metroplex like Dallas/Ft. Worth, being confined to only where you are able to walk can easily trap people in a cycle of poverty and hopelessness.
In DFW, we take driving for granted.
Who does OnRamp DFW serve?
We partner with professionals from local charitable, government, and religious organizations to nominate people who are working hard to take significant steps towards self-sufficiency, but who need a vehicle to continue that journey. Many of our Clients work full-time jobs, or even multiple jobs at a time. Many raise young kids as a single parent. Some endure countless hours of dialysis or multiple miles of walking to get to and keep their job. Though they are unable to purchase a vehicle, their willingness to personally sacrifice in order to provide for their families, make ends meet, or serve others around them is often what has inspired their Advocate to nominate them.
How does someone apply to become a client?
The first step to becoming an OnRamp DFW client is to be nominated by an Advocate. An Advocate is someone who works for a non-profit or service agency, meets with the candidate regularly and knows their life situation well (usually for at least 6 months). Advocates can articulate how a vehicle will help the candidate take the next step on their path to self-sufficiency. Once a nomination is received, our team reviews the information and communicates the next steps to the Advocate. To see if you qualify to be an Advocate, or to nominate a candidate, please click here or the Advocates button at the top of the page.
Does OnRamp DFW actually give vehicles to people?
Yes! OnRamp DFW finds reliable vehicles through purchase or donation and gifts these vehicles free and clear to our clients so they can get back on the road without having to turn to predatory lenders. Additionally, a gifted vehicle comes with a year of free maintenance to help our clients make progress on their financial goals, without sacrificing the upkeep that will keep their vehicle running well. We also help when a potential client’s transportation needs are best served in alternative ways, such as repairing a broken vehicle, providing rides, or donating funds for alternative transportation such as bus tickets.
