WCAX MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Robert and Sharon Ross from Woodbury, Vermont, donated a car today. I thanked them and asked how they came to the decision to donate. "We were inspired by the ad we saw on WCAX." Sharon said "We wanted to help a struggling working family have a dependable car."

Most people don't know this but that ad that Sharon is speaking about was one of the many public service announcements WCAX runs for Good News Garage every year for free. It has made a HUGE difference for GNG. There are dozens of families around Vermont who would not have transportation if we didn't have WCAX's generous support. Thanks WCAX!

Bedford NH Historical Society Antique & Classic Car/Truck Show and Rally THIS Weekend

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out the Bedford, NH Historical Society Antique and Classic Car/Truck Show and Rally (www.bedfordhistoricalnh.org). This family friendly event take place at the Bedford Village Shoppes on Saturday, July 19th (rain date July 20th). The fun begins with a rally at 9:30 followed by the car show at 11:30. Food and beverages will be provided by the Bedford Men's Club and Good News Garage NH will be on hand with free candy, sports bottles and kid activities. We hope to see you there!

Kathy Shand Honored by the White House

I received a called from the White House today! Yes, it is true THE White House. They called to let us know that Good News Garage's Office Manager, Kathy Shand, is being honored by Bush's Faith-Based Initiative Office in their book of inspiring people.

Eleven years ago Kathy recieved a donated car from Good News Garage. She also applied for a job and was hired here. When she started she was a single mom of four children getting by on public assistance. Since then she has been promoted and is now raising three of her grandchildren with her new husband. Kathy has dedicated much of her life to Good News Garage's car donation program. She understands, more than anyone, what a difference a car can make. The staff at GNG are happy to see her inspiring story and dedictation to Good News Garage acknowledged.

Congratulations Kathy!

Email Kathy at kshand@goodnewsgarage.org

Good News Garage Dollar Bill

I just returned from a week's vacation in Destin, Florida and ate dinner one evening at McGuire's Irish Pub. We had a great meal on the deck and I posted a Good News Garage dollar bill on the wall. If you happen to visit Destin, Florida, and eat at McGuire's, see if you can locate our http://www.goodnewsgarage.org/ Donate a Car...Change a Life dollar bill!

Cars for a Cause Event benefits Good News Garage NH

Mark Your Calendars!

Hillcrest Terrace Retirement Community

located at 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH

is sponsoring a Classic Car Show to benefit

Good News Garage NH!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

(rain date: September 21st)

10:00am - 2:00 pm

Cost: FREE - donations appreciated

Registration deadline: September 12th (space is limited)

Contact info: Johanne at 603-836-2247

Join us for a wonderful event that will benefit Good News Garage!

GNG Featured in "Lights"

The next time you're traveling along Second Street in Manchester, NH check out the Good News Garage logo and donation information posted on the 2nd Street Car Wash digital sign! We are grateful for the support and publicity from this wonderful, local business.

Volunteers wanted in Vermont

Good News Garage Vermont is looking for volunteers to put up posters, help with marketing, work with a team to convert a gas-powered car to an electric-powered one, hold a small fundraiser and be an ambassador at events.

Our office is located in Burlington, Vermont at 331 North Winooski Avenue but we can work with anyone in the state that is willing to lend a hand.

If you want to help, call me today. 864-3667 extension 13, Carmen George