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How An Affordable Loan Program Can Make The Difference
One of the most critical landmarks on the path to financial resiliency is reliable personal transportation. Many entry-level jobs require jobseekers to be independently mobile, not to mention the quality of life benefits that secure transportation provides. In fact, the probability that a household without a vehicle is living under the federal poverty line is 34% (via Orange Dot Report 4.0). The ability that affordable loan programs have to provide access to automobiles; thus, Driving Lives Forward, cannot be understated. Partners on this panel will discuss the implementation and scaling of one such program in the Charlottesville/Albemarle region.
How An Affordable Loan Program Can Make The Difference
One of the most critical landmarks on the path to financial resiliency is reliable personal transportation. Many entry-level jobs require jobseekers to be independently mobile, not to mention the quality of life benefits that secure transportation provides. In fact, the probability that a household without a vehicle is living under the federal poverty line is 34% (via Orange Dot Report 4.0). The ability that affordable loan programs have to provide access to automobiles; thus, Driving Lives Forward, cannot be understated. Partners on this panel will discuss the implementation and scaling of one such program in the Charlottesville/Albemarle region.
