How does it work?

Program Overview

• Participants are identified, screened and engaged through a comprehensive review process.
• Clients vehicle needs or issues are reviewed and identified.
• Once qualifications are completed and needs assessed, participants follow a financial counseling, individualized budgeting, and vehicle maintenance curriculum to complete their eligibility.
• Clients are then matched with the transportation assistance they require including donated or purchased vehicles.
• On-going support and counseling is available to the participants.
• Matching low income families with reliable transportation for employment or education is achieved.

Donated Vehicle

• Once a vehicle is donated to the program the donor receives a tax advantage.
• The donated vehicle is inspected for needs and reviewed by participating facilities.
• Vehicle is repaired by using a collaborative relationship for discounted parts and labor.
• Students at local schools gain experience working on vehicles, and benefit from mentor relationships with local technicians in the workforce. Repairs can also be done at a participating shop for training the incumbent workforce.
• The vehicle is re-donated to a deserving individual or family for employment with a job access loan.

Successful Outcomes

• Incumbent workforce and students are trained in real life application.
• Clients are educated in maintenance and upkeep of vehicle, and receive financial counseling throughout the program.
• Donors have assisted in a positive impact on a person/family while receiving a tax advantage.
• Recipients of vehicle assistance have taken steps in overcoming their transportation barrier.

Who Qualifies?

What are the criteria for participation?

• 200% poverty or less
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must carry insurance
• Must be working or looking for work

WETAP, the Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program, helps low-income workers and job seekers obtain reliable and affordable transportation, so that they and their families can become economically self-sufficient. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, WETAP provides funds from the federal and state levels to community partnerships dedicated to assisting participants in overcoming transportation barriers.