Beverly Woman Receives Donated Car from Good News Garage

As the price of cars continues to rise, many people are priced out of obtaining these critical tools. For Laurie Bolduc of Beverly, these high prices have pumped the brakes on her ability to make forward progress. Thankfully, a generous donor presented her with a life-changing gift that will provide an easier path forward – a donated car.

Bolduc was awarded a 2013 Chevy Sonic from the car-donation nonprofit Good News Garage. The organization was founded in 1996 as one of the nation’s first nonprofit car donation programs. Over the last 30 years, it has helped car donors give nearly 6,000 vehicles to neighbors in need.

According to Good News Garage, high car prices and limited public transportation mean that many lower-income individuals and families have difficulty obtaining steady employment, bringing their children to school or childcare, buying nutritious food, and meeting other critical needs here in New England. The organization also says the need for donated vehicles is at a critical level. Car donations are down and being far outpaced by the demand and need for reliable used cars.

Good News Garage awards cars to Massachusetts residents through a partnership with MassAbility, formerly known as the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC). Car recipients must be employed or have a written plan for employment and meet other qualifying criteria. This program is administered out of Good News Garage’s Worcester, MA office. Anyone interested in applying for MassAbility can find more information here: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massability

For more information or to donate a car, visit www.GoodNewsGarage.org.

Good News Garage is a member of Ascentria Care Alliance, one of the largest human services organizations in New England. With locations throughout the region, Ascentria is creating measurable, positive impact in communities by empowering people to reach beyond life’s challenges and thrive. For more information, visit ascentria.org.