Stephanie Pays it Forward
Every day at Good News Garage we’re fortunate to hear about how our transportation programs are changing lives, but there’s one story in particular that hits close to home. After losing her job in 2015, and then her car, our client Stephanie was at a tough crossroads in her life. She was trying her best […]
Ready To Go Program Expands Into Massachusetts
During the summer of 2018, we launched a pilot of our Ready To Go program in Worcester, Massachusetts. Ready To Go uses donated vans to transport Worcester-area individuals and families to essential life activities, including work, daycare, and education at no cost to the rider. “We’re excited to be helping more people better their lives […]
Van Donors Keep Ready To Go… Going
If Lisanne’s 2005 Honda Odyssey minivan could talk, it would have a lot to say. The van was the family’s main vehicle while raising three boys, all of whom were competitive cross-country skiers. A good set of studded tires and front-wheel drive is all it needed to traverse snowy Vermont roads from one race to […]
Donors Downsize and Save Money by Using Care Share
Jennifer and Karl of Burlington, Vermont like to do good things for their local community. When those good deeds involve saving money, then the decision makes itself. They chose to donate their car to charity through Good News Garage after running an analysis of the cost savings they would see by downsizing to one car. […]
Celebrating the 5,000-Vehicle Milestone
On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, Good News Garage awarded its 5,000th vehicle during a ceremony at its Burlington, Vermont location. “This is a remarkable milestone,” said Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in a written statement. “I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the entire Good News Garage team for placing your 5,000th car.” With […]