Donated Car Gets Local Houston Family Going Again
Houston, December 15, 2010 — Service King Collision Repair Centers delivered a gleaming white Dodge Caravan to a local Houston family in an event at Service King's Southwest Freeway location today. The donation is part of a nationwide vehicle donation program called Recycled Rides, where a wrecked car is donated to a needy family after being repaired and refurbished by collision repair experts that also donate their time and materials.
The Houston's Area Women's Center identified Cassaundra as the recipient of the car donated by Esurance because of her success in overcoming her life obstacles. Cassaundra, a mother of two boys, is a survivor of domestic and sexual violence. She strives to be the person she wants to be and not the person her experiences and circumstances lead her to be for a period of time. She is dedicated to herself and committed to supporting others through peer support in hopes that one day they will understand they are not to blame for the abuse they suffered. Cassaundra will graduate from Houston Community College in May 2011 in auto mechanics. This donation is especially important to Cassaundra, as her car was recently stolen, along with the tools she uses for school.
"The Houston Area Women's Center helps individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence in their efforts to move their lives forward," stated President and CEO Rebecca White. "Lack of reliable transportation, especially in a city as large as Houston, is a major road block for survivors attempting to make a fresh and successful start to life. Service King's generous vehicle donation will certainly help this family on the road to a safer future."
Service King staff donated their time to restore the vehicle to safe and dependable condition. Partners and vendors of Service King including O'Reilly Auto Parts, Helfman Dodge, Wheel Technologies & LKQ/Keystone Automotive supplied parts and materials to completely refurbish the interior and repair the exterior of the 2006 Dodge Caravan.
"Service King has a big heart," states President, Cathy Bonner. "Our Service King family put their hands and their hearts to the task of helping this family. That's what the giving season is all about. This is a gift from our family to a well-deserving family in need."
