A “Silver Bullet” for Nicholas from Gardner, Massachusetts
Nicholas is a third-shift worker at a grocery store in his hometown of Gardner, Massachusetts. Without a vehicle of his own or public transportation available during the hours he works, he was walking to and from work, and everywhere else, through whatever weather New England dished out. Not only is this unsafe, but it limited […]
Cape Cod Donated Car Recipient is Going Places
We thoroughly enjoy getting to know each one of the clients we award a donated car to in Massachusetts and Vermont. As soon as we met our client Ahmed, from Cape Cod in Massachusetts, we were impressed by his work ethic and attention to detail. We noted how he meticulously wrote down every detail while […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]