Hal Colston featured on the Car Doctor program

Tune in to 950 am WROL on Saturday, September 27th at 9:00 am to hear John Paul, the "Car Doctor," interview Good News Garage visionary, Hal Colston, live on his program. With the assistance of Lutheran Social Services, Hal started Good News Garage over 12 years ago in Burlington, Vermont. Because of his innovative idea, thousands of families have received donated vehicles in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Connecticut. Good News Garage also became the model for other similar car donation programs throughout the United States. For more information on John Paul and his Car Doctor program, check out his web site at:
http://www.wrolradio.com/thecardoctor.html

Hal will be on the Today Show tomorrow!

(Pictured above) Former NFL star and Today Show host, Tiki Barber, (NBC Producer) Alicia Ybarbo and (Good News Garage/Neighborkeepers founder) Hal Colston.

The Today Show announced they will be airing the story about Hal Colston. It is suppose to come on at 8:51 AM.

Hal Colston's Message About Poverty

All the media is great lately but I hope that the buzz about Hal doesn't overshadow his message.

Neighborkeepers, Hal's other non-profit, is working at "breaking the bonds of poverty". Poverty is OUR problem not just the individuals and their family.

If you are interested in participating in Hal's effort, Neighborkeepers has community dinners each week. Two of the weekly dinners are on Thursdays and two are on Saturdays at the Baptist church in Burlington. Visit Neighborkeepers' website for more details or to make a financial donation to support Hal's work.

Hal Colston profiled in People Magazine!

Hal Colston, Good News Garage's founder, will be profiled in People Magazine.

People Magazine hired a writer from the Burlington Free Press, Shari Levine, to write the story. They sent a photographer from New York City here in January. The photo shoot was in our garage. I am looking forward to seeing which picture they end up using.

It is very exciting to see Hal and his work recognized, it is long over due.

VPR Airs Show on Circles of Support

Vermont Public Radio will be airing a show on one of the programs our founder, Hal Colston, is involved in called Circles of Support. The show will air Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. To learn more about Circles of Support click on the About Us page on our website and go to the bottom of the page. There is a video about Circles of Support and Neighborkeepers.

Neighborkeepers Needs 30 Volunteers

I spoke with Hal Colston, GNG's founder today. The new organization, Neighborkeepers which he is the founder and Executive Director of, is looking for 30 volunteers to be allies in the Circles of Support program. This new organization is focused on helping people in poverty transition out of it by creating a support network. I have attend some of the dinners that they put on and have gained insight in to my own life and been moved by people I have met. I highly recommend getting involved. If you want to learn more email Hal at hal@neighborkeepers.org.