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A Car to Go to Take Emma and Her Son Far

On January 8, 2021, Emma Wetherby of Bellows Falls, Vermont was awarded a 2007 Toyota Camry. The car was donated by a generous Vermonter. Emma’s new car will transport her and her son both near and far, taking them wherever they need to go on their journey forward.

Emma’s local newspaper, the Brattleboro Reformer, posted an article on its website about Emma’s new-to-her donated car from Good News Garage. You can read the full article here.

A lack of reliable transportation is one of the biggest reasons why people cannot achieve upward mobility and financial self-sufficiency. This is especially true in rural areas that lack a substantial public transportation network, or one that runs outside of conventional working hours. Good News Garage’s ability to help our neighbors in need is only limited by the number of vehicle donations it receives.

Visit our “How We’re Different” webpage on our website to learn more about what makes Good News Garage different from other car donation programs.

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