A West Charleston mother has received a donated car through a Vermont-based nonprofit, easing the burden of transportation in the Northeast Kingdom.
Sadie Chandler was awarded a 2008 Toyota Prius from Good News Garage, a charity that has been operating in Vermont since 1996. In a note to the donor, Chandler wrote, “Our family appreciates this very much. The timing was perfect. We had been struggling with transportation in the NEK. Thank you so much.”
The organization says it has helped donors give away more than 5,500 vehicles over the past 25 years, aiming to put recipients on the road to self-sufficiency. Good News Garage notes that a national car shortage has driven up prices for new and used cars, making it harder for low-income families to afford reliable vehicles.
“While we can’t solve the car shortage, we can certainly help some of those who are being hit the hardest,” said Cash Cranson, director of operations at Good News Garage. “However, our ability to help is limited by the number of car donations we receive. During this difficult time, choosing to donate your car is an act of kindness and compassion that makes a huge, immediate impact.”
Good News Garage awards cars to Vermont residents through a partnership with the state’s Reach Up agency. Car recipients must be enrolled in the Reach Up program to qualify.
Originally reported by Newport Dispatch.
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