Wheels4Hope is a mission that is near and dear to the West Raleigh Presbyterian Church congregation’s heart as an expression of God’s love in our community. This past Sunday, we welcomed new vehicle owner Debra Andrews and her sister Gloria to worship and celebrate a Wheels4Hope car blessing together. Debra is a graduate of Healing
Jessica and her boys have been without transportation since 2015 when her car was totaled in an accident. Jessica started a home cleaning business and has struggled to maintain that service without a car. They have received rides from friends and someone temporarily loaned her a car. Jessica was taking courses but was unable to
Essay on Experience Volunteering at Wheels4Hope By Hannah Klemmer We all placed our hands on the car. It was the middle of September and the morning sun was peeking out behind the clouds. I was standing with one hand on my camera and the other on a bright red 2005 Toyota sedan. Behind the car was a
Louise’s commute to work takes her an hour and a half (one-way) relying on public transportation. She works full-time for Xerox as a Customer Service Representative and has never owned a vehicle before. She received housing and support services from Urban Ministries’s Helen Wright Center for Women who referred Louise to Wheels4Hope. Since then she
On Sunday, October 16th, Wheels4Hope Triangle presented Shikara with keys to her own vehicle at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cary, NC. Shikara drove off as the proud owner of a 1999 Toyota Sienna donated to Wheels4Hope by a family from Cary, NC. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is one of over two dozen Triangle congregations
Wheels4Hope Car Reduces Commute Dramatically for Deserving Individual Louise’s commute to work takes her an hour and a half (one-way) relying on public transportation. She works full-time for Xerox as a Customer Service Representative and has never owned a vehicle before. She received housing and support services from Urban Ministries’s Helen Wright Center for Women
Wheels4Hope supports self-sufficiency goals of stable job and income to care for family with vehicle ownership Jo’Shaki (JoJo) Clay has been working with Catholic Charities Support Circle Program for almost a year. Sacred Heart Cathedral has formed a support circle to assist JoJo and her three children (ages 2, 4, and 6). She works full-time at
Wheels4Hope held a double car blessing ceremony presenting Michael Ferguson and Vickie Cromartie with the keys to their vehicles. Click here to view news coverage from Time Warner Cable News. Michael is now the proud owner of a 2002 Toyota Camry repaired with financial assistance from Grace Community Church. Vickie drove off as the owner
Jeanette’s story highlights how our community is working together to make an impact with individuals and families striving for self-sufficiency. Members of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church reach out to support individuals regularly residing on their grounds. These individuals need support to find a home of their own. Jeanette and her husband, Darryl, were among these individuals
LaShawnqua’s joyous charisma was a remarkable scene to witness. She shared her smile and laughter with us, blessing all who were present with her gracious spirit. The Westminster Presbyterian youth of Durham were very thankful to be a part of her car blessing as they spotlessly cleaned the mini van to perfection. During the blessing, the youth began to