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We’re driving good news across New England

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 […]

Tom

July 13, 2020

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/

Tom

July 8, 2020

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 […]

Tom

June 30, 2020

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 […]

Tom

May 14, 2020

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 […]

Tom

May 13, 2020

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 […]

Tom

May 13, 2020

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 […]

Tom

April 6, 2020