Vermont Enterprise Journal Since its launch in July, Vermont Public’s automobile donation partnership with Good Information Storage has yielded three autos to Vermonters in want.
On September 27, the Burlington-based nonprofit Good Information Storage awarded a 2009 Nissan Altima donated by a Vermont Public supporter to Warren Royea of Brattleboro. A second automobile, a 2008 Honda Civic, was awarded on September 29 to a recipient in Rutland.
“Having dependable transportation is so essential to our [family’s] success. Thanks a lot to your compassion,” Royea wrote in a thanks letter.
Extra lately, a 3rd automobile was awarded to a mom from Waterbury Middle on October 13. Shannon Bussiere obtained a 2012 Toyota Prius that was donated to Good Information Storage by a Vermont Public supporter.
“Thanks for altering the lives of my household,” stated Bussiere upon receiving the keys to her Prius. “It is going to be so good to drive my very own automobile.”
Vermont Public and Good Information Storage introduced their partnership in July. The station has accepted automobile donations for years via nationwide applications, however preserving this system native helps public media in Vermont whereas offering obligatory transportation to households within the state.
“These are the primary three of what we hope will probably be many extra life-changing donations as part of this partnership,” stated Money Cranson, director of operations at Good Information Storage. “There’s at the moment a ready checklist of over 200 Vermont households in want of private autos.”
After selecting up a donated automobile, Good Information Storage inspects it. Whether it is in usable situation, it’s donated to a Vermont household in want via a partnership with the state’s Attain Up program. Vermonters have to be Attain Up members to qualify for vehicles.
If the automobile isn’t applicable for placement with a household, it’s offered at public sale and proceeds from the sale are break up between the 2 nonprofits, Vermont Public and Good Information Storage. Automobile donors qualify for tax deductions of not less than $500, and as much as the automobile’s fair-market worth.
Extra details about Vermont Public’s automobile donation program with Good Information Storage is accessible right here or by calling 877-GIVE-AUTO (448-3288).
Supply: 11.1.2023. Colchester, Vt.-Vermont Public
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