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August 19, 2020

Carlos’s Mobile Barbershop Hits the Road in Donated Vehicle from Good News Garage

All Good News Garage clients have unique stories, but our Framingham, MA client, Carlos, had a special plan for his new Dodge Caravan. Prior to receiving his donated vehicle, Carlos was part of a program that helps formerly incarcerated individuals get back on their feet by assisting them with starting their own businesses. His plan – to open a mobile barbershop that brings the old-fashioned barbershop experience to men who are confined to group homes and nursing facilities. With the key piece now in place – a reliable vehicle – Carlos now runs Omar’s Mobile Barbershop!

Carlos was featured in the Framingham Patch in a story about how his Good News Garage vehicle will enable him to achieve his business goals.

Carlos Montes of Framingham, MA stands next to the Dodge Caravan he received from Good News Garage. The van is a key piece for his new mobile barbershop business.

Prior to receiving his GNG vehicle, Carlos was featured in a Boston Globe article about an entrepreneurship boot camp at Boston College Law School for Massachusetts residents who have served time in prison.

We’re so happy to be a part of making this dream a reality for Carlos!

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