Does anyone know if you can get a grant to pay for car repairs?

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I need a new alternator - broke down on the side of the interstate yesterday. I don't have any money, I just got laid off, I filed bankruptcy this year. Can anyone make any suggestions? Even what you would do in this situation. Is there a grant I can apply for? Sell it? Donate it? Push it off a cliff? Remember, I have NO money, it is at the auto shop now but it is just sitting there, it doesn't run. I have no money to tow it elsewhere or to pay for the new alternator.
I have never rec'd any gov't programs, money, food stamps, etc. I have also never collected welfare. I do have a job, it just covers my bills - I went to work at the local sandwich shop the day after I got laid off. I am doing EVERYTHING I can to stay afloat and not use the gov't. I just wondered if there were displaced worker assistance programs, grants from motor companies, schools, etc.
 
God, I feel for you. I have been in the same situation! The only thing I can think of would be for you to contact your local welfare office and perhaps explain the situation to them and ask if they can give you some emergency money. I have no idea if this will work but you've got nothing to lose by trying. Look it up in Social Services in the white government pages of your phone book or call 411. There is a free 411 at 1-800-373-3411 but you have to speak into a machine and listen to advertisements first.
 
There is no government grant or program other than unemployment that will help you.

Times are tough. Find a job and pay your bills. Nobody is going to do it for you.
 
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