Having a reliable car remains a necessity for living a productive life for most people in most places in the United States. With the exception of people in big cities with sprawling public transportation networks and maybe people who live in futuristic utopias with personal flying saucers — we’re thinking of “The Jetsons” — nearly […]
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On September 9, 2021, Good News Garage (GNG) celebrated its 25-year anniversary at our Burlington, Vermont headquarters. The event drew dozens of supporters, including founders of the organization, car donors, partners and volunteers. Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy and Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger joined in the celebration by speaking about the important role that Good News […]
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A national car shortage resulting from a reduction in the supply of semiconductor chips during the pandemic has been all over the news. From national news outlets like USA Today to smaller ones like the Charleston Gazette-Mail, it’s been hard to miss the stories about how the chip shortage is affecting the automobile industry. Car […]
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Vermont car donations are making a big impact in the lives of mothers from the rural Northeast Kingdom. On March 31, 2021, Megan Tattersall was handed the keys to a 2008 Nissan Versa. This was made possible by a generous Vermont car donor. While awarding the car to Megan, she commented on the difference it […]
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Car donors frequently turn to Good News Garage to donate the cars of friends and family members who have passed away. Some people even plan ahead by writing car donations into their wills. The goal of Good News Garage is to award as many donated cars as possible to our New England neighbors in need. […]
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In urban and rural settings, a direct link has been shown between food insecurity and transportation. As the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes: “A poor transportation system cuts off access to many food outlets – especially for those who do not own a car or have no access to reliable and affordable […]
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The staff here at Good News Garage (GNG) was excited to see a familiar name tied to the donation of a beautiful red 2010 Chevy Malibu. That name, Brad Cook, is familiar to us for two reasons. First, Brad has made a tax-deductible vehicle donation to GNG in the past. And second, Brad provides legal […]
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Published almost thirty years ago, Julia Alvarez’s book, In the Time of the Butterflies (En el tiempo de las mariposas in Spanish), is an emotional, soul-stirring read. The moving account details the fictionalized experiences of the Mirabal sisters living under the Trujillo regime. She introduces her readers to themes of sisterhood, freedom of movement, activism, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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