Yes! OnRamp DFW gifts reliable vehicles to people in need. These cars are either donated to OnRamp or purchased, fixed up, and then given to accepted clients with a full transfer of title. Additionally, clients receive free maintenance on the car, as well as follow up from one of our client care representatives, for a full year after the car is given away.

Trusted advocates do two things for us. First, they help us identify people in our community who are already on their journey to self-sufficiency, but for whom reliable transportation remains one of the final barriers to meeting their goals.

Second, advocates provide on-going help and support to our clients who often need just as much care and encouragement as they do a vehicle.

An advocate is someone who has been professionally caring for a nominee in some capacity for at least 6 months. This could be a case manager, social worker, pastor, etc.  

Advocates must be able to vouch for the character and determination of the client, and must be willing to help the client continue to meet future goals.

You can see a full description of an advocate by clicking the following link www.onrampdfw.org/advocate.

OnRamp DFW serves a wide demographic of clients from single parents, to refugees, to those stuck in cycles of poverty, and more. A typical client is someone who does not have reliable transportation, and for a variety of reasons is unable to obtain it. This may mean they don’t have a car, or it may mean that public transportation is not a viable option for their work/family needs.

This lack of reliable transportation is keeping them from self-sufficiency, meaning they cannot get to work, doctors appointment, the grocery store, etc. without depending on others to get them there.

Nominees must have a valid drivers license and be able to afford gas and insurance on the gifted vehicle.

Additionally, the Nominee

1. Must have a full time job (30+ hours per week). (Exceptions can be made but please email us with more information)

2. Is at least two years sober from any drug or alcohol addiction

3. Is at least two years past any imprisonment, parole, or probation.

From nomination to donation, the process can take anywhere from 2-6 months. However a variety of factors play into this timeline and your situation may differ.

All approved clients receive 1 full year of car maintenance on their gifted car, free of charge! This is possible due to the generous donations of our financial partners as well as the incredible partnerships we have with local mechanics and auto shops.

However, outside of the cars that we give away, we do not provide car repairs. If you are looking for help with your car repair, reach out to your local mechanic and tell them your situation. There are many shops around DFW that help out people in need.

Yes! OnRamp DFW takes car donations and we would love to receive your car, fix it up, and gift it to someone in need in our community. We believe donating a used vehicle to a neighbor in need brings a higher return than trading it in! Plus it comes with a tax benefit.

The process is easy and simple. If your vehicle is currently running and driving, and is in reasonably sound mechanical condition, we can use it! Please visit the following link to begin your donation. https://www.onrampdfw.org/donate#vehicle

OnRamp DFW runs on the generosity of countless people who want to help provide reliable transportation to hardworking people in our area. There are 4 main ways to support OnRamp DFW.

1. Become a Financial Donor with OnRamp DFW. This allows us to purchase and repair vehicles.

2. Donate your car to OnRamp DFW

3. Volunteer with us! We have multiple opportunities to serve and would love to find a spot for you.

4. Pray with us. We believe that God loves those in need in our community and that everything we get to do is a work of God through us. Pray that OnRamp would be able to help more people and that through OnRamp people would see and know the love of God.