"New"
Car Jump-Starts Career for 2010 Labor Day Recipient
"I just want to
express the deepest thanks, as a family—and
as a father—for what Wheels has done.
The car has made a huge impact on our lives.
It’s been a blessing, and we are
very thankful, very grateful." – Al,
Labor Day 2010 vehicle recipient
Because of the downturn in the economy, Al
lost his job, along with his company car, last
year.
Married with two daughters, Al was very motivated
to find a way to support his family, but his
job search was complicated by his lack of reliable
transportation. After finding an hourly job
outside of his chosen profession, he had a
new challenge: getting to work. Because Al
has a disability which makes it difficult for
him to work long distances and he and his family
do not live near a bus line, he had to rely
on his neighbors, friends, and co-workers for
rides.
Since receiving his "new to him" Nissan
Sentra on Labor Day 2010, Al has been able
to work overtime, and he has also landed a
second job—in his chosen field of Merchandising.
Because this position
requires him to travel between retail outlets
to call on clients, this employment opportunity
would not have been possible with his own "wheels." Al
recently completed the Wheels program and is
receiving the title to his Sentra. Congratulations,
Al!
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providing a full range of transportation solutions, including
vehicle replacement; car repair; and licensing, car payment and
down payment assistance to low and moderate income working families.