Travis is Going Places Thanks to Massachusetts Car Donor
With a fresh college degree from UMass Lowell, our client Travis Barrett from Pelham, Massachusetts was ready to get his career started. There was only one thing missing, a safe and reliable vehicle. Like so many places in New England, the area where Travis lives isn’t serviced by public transportation. Relying on friends and family […]
How do vehicle tax deductions work?
Donating a car to Good News Garage (GNG) is a win-win! Not only are you serving others through a vehicle donation, but in doing so, you may receive a generous tax deduction. If a tax deduction is an important consideration for you when selecting a vehicle donation program, GNG is the perfect fit. We are […]
Transportation Assistance Programs and Resources
We do our best to keep track of other transportation programs and resources that exist around the country. If we’re not able to offer assistance, then our hope is that we can point you in a helpful direction. If you’re looking for assistance with transportation outside of the regional limits of Good News Garage, please […]
Christmas Comes Early for GNG Client Alan
In the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, a car is a necessity for just about everyone, but especially those who need to commute to work. When our client Alan came to us, he was having to turn down extra hours at his job because he lacked reliable transportation. Second and third shifts, like the ones being […]
Putting Adelia “In Her Element”
Most of the cars that are donated to us at Good News Garage come with unique stories. Car donors often feel a little emotional when they hand the keys over to us, and some begin to get nostalgic as they say goodbye. Stories of holiday road trips, cross-country moves, and way too many soccer practices […]
Massachusetts Client, Linda Bianchi, is in the News
It seems like we’ve been awarding a lot of donated cars to residents of Springfield, Massachusetts lately. The western Massachusetts city is full of good people who are working hard to make forward progress in their lives. A lot of these people are only missing one key thing — a reliable vehicle. A few months […]
We’re Hiring in Vermont
We’re hiring for multiple positions on the Good News Garage team! Our Ready To Go program is looking for a Program Manager, Program Assistant/Dispatcher, and Drivers. Ready To Go is a transportation program that uses a network of drivers and vans to assist individuals, families and children throughout Vermont with access to essential life activities […]
Chelsea, Massachusetts Mother Receives Keys to a Brighter Future
Our client Aicha Lavan from Chelsea, Massachusetts was awarded a 2004 Honda Accord in early November. Upon receiving the car, she wrote the donor of the vehicle a thank-you note saying, “Thank you for the car donation. I am a single mom and I will need the car to get to and from work. The […]
Good News for Alexandra from Colrain, MA
Alexandra DiCarlo of Colrain, MA was awarded a 2008 Subaru Outback in October 2020. The car was donated to the program by a generous New England donor. Alexandra’s local newspaper, the Greenfield Recorder, spoke with Tom Kupfer from Good News Garage to learn more about the nonprofit’s work in their area. ‘“People who may have […]
Donating During COVID
We believe that access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential! That’s why we’re taking all necessary precautions during the COVID pandemic to keep our staff and donors safe and to ensure that the families we serve don’t get left behind. In the time of the Coronavirus, you can make a life-changing vehicle donation without any […]
GNG Client, Caitlin, Makes Headlines in Her Home Town
On July 8, Good News Garage awarded a used 2008 Honda Civic to Caitlin Burns of St. Alban’s, Vermont. Upon receiving the car, Caitlin informed us that this was her first-ever car, and commented on how it will help her in her every-day life. See the full article in the St. Albans Messenger at the […]
Sheldon Receives Keys to a Brighter Future
The Lynn Journal in Lynn, Massachusetts published a story about Good News Garage client Sheldon Vibbard and the donated car he received. See the story here: http://lynnjournal.com/2020/07/01/lynn-man-receives-keys-to-a-brighter-future/
Maria from Springfield, Massachusetts Receives a Donated Car
Good News Garage awarded a donated vehicle to Springfield, MA resident Maria Carabello through our partnership with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Maria’s local news station, WWLP 22 News, helped spread the good news in the Springfield, MA area. Maria’s car was donated to Good News Garage by a generous New England donor. We wish Maria […]