Mommy Needs a Car!!!!

My name is Amanda, I am 26 and am the mother of the two most amazing girls EVER! Back in April of 2013 I broke my ankle and was unable to work for over three molnths. During this time I lost my car and apartment and had to send the girls to live with their grandparents due to the fact I could not take care of them physically or finanically. I am currently living about an hour and half away from them with friend because I had no other option for a place to live. I get to see them rarely due to the fact that I dont have a car and dont have money to give to my friend for gas to drive all the way down there. I spend everyday trying to figure out how I can get a car with no money and how I can make money without a car, so I can finally have the option to at least drive to see them until I can get back up on my feet. I am constantly hitting road blocks and cant for the life of me figure a way out of this hole that I am in. I have never been one to ask anyone for anything and I hate to start now. I was raised in a very low  income household and learned at a very young age that I would have to work very hard at everything I do to give myself and my family a better life but these circumstances were beyond my control and they continue to set me back further and further as time passes. I would greatly appriciate any help I can get in this time of need. I am just a mommy of two tring to get back her babies and get on her feet again so her and her wonderful girls can be together again. Thank you in advance to anyone who can help in this matter!