In need of car - $1,000 (Bay Area)

Hi I’m a single mother of two trying to find a reliable car to make it back and fourth to Stockton from Fremont so I can have a regular pick up schedule to pick my kids up.
I’m fighting to get them back into my custody but since losing my car I have lost my job and have not seen my kids regularly.
I really hate asking for help but I’m in need of help and this is my last hope of asking.
I don’t know what else to do.
Anyone have any car sitting in drive way not being use please do think of me! Thank you for taking the time to read this.