Driving independence: How our grant programs put people on the road

Photo by Hong Sar

Aziza Aliyar is one of several new arrivals who learned to drive or got a car through Team Zubair. 

She arrived in the U.S. from Afghanistan, and, as the oldest, is working to help care for her three siblings.

“It’s very hard for me to manage time for work, shopping, going to doctor appointments, etc. by bus. It is harder during winter. So a car will definitely change our lives,” said Aliyar, who received funding to take on-the-road lessons from the nonprofit effort Team Zubair.

Team Zubair is all about empowering and uplifting the individual. Supporting each other toward independence lifts us all. 

Our program awards a limited number of grants to qualified individuals of up to $2,000 for a vehicle downpayment, and up to $1,000 for driving lessons. 

GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REOPENING SOON. To apply, please fill out this form online. Please note, to be considered, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Questions may be directed to contact@teamzubair.org.

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