The Vine - Summer/Fall 2012

by VMP Staff |  August 31, 2012

 A donated car is taking this mom places

Ruth’s donated car has broadened her horizons

Transportation problems have plagued Ruth* for years. With three children to get to school and other activities, along with a job and classes of her own, a reliable car is a necessity. A few years ago she had just finished paying off her mini-van, only to be hit by another driver. With that vehicle totaled, she put the insurance money into repairing a car belonging to a relative, who said she could have it.After the vehicle was up and running well, the relative reclaimed it. At that point, Ruth began driving a pickup truck, which ran well but required that she make two trips each way to bring her kids to school or other functions. A kind employer donated his car to her when he purchased a new vehicle, but it ran poorly and was unreliable. This was the car she was driving when she found haven at Vine Maple Place. She was unable to venture far, for fear of breaking down. After several months of financial training and budgeting help, Ruth was ready to receive a donated car from a generous VMP donor.  It runs well, and is maintained with help from a Rotary of Maple Valley grant. Ruth can now go where she needs to go without fear, and the road of opportunity beckons!

* identity protected