February 22nd, 2012 by Vehicles For Change

A VFC Profile of Our Garage Partner

British American Auto Care is not your typical repair shop. Read the rest of this entry »

February 17th, 2012 by Vehicles For Change

Recipients are referred to us through a sponsoring agency. Most of our recipients are single mothers, but some of the programs we work eith are designed to work with men or displaced fathers. To qualify for a car through Vehicles For Change, individuals must: Read the rest of this entry »

February 8th, 2012 by Vehicles For Change

You’ve heard us speak before about the impact a car donation can have on one family: individuals who previously had a 2 to 3 hour commute – each way – on public transportation are able to significantly reduce their commute with a car. For parents, this means they are able to spend more time with their children; take their children to school, daycare, and doctor’s appointments; and run every day errands, such as grocery shopping, with ease.

You’ve probably also heard us say that 75% of our recipients are able to secure a better-paying job or earn a raise after purchasing a VFC vehicle, and that these recipients are able to increase their income by an average of $7,000 a year.

But are you aware of the impact that car donations can have on our state’s resources, as well as on the economy? Read the rest of this entry »

August 23rd, 2011 by Vehicles For Change

If you’re ever in the Towson area on a Friday evening, we highly recommend the Feet on the Street block party, held 6 – 9:30 p.m. on Allegheny between Washington and York Rd. Organized by the Towson Chamber of Commerce, Feet on the Street features a new band every week. Plus, they have activities for kids, including a bouncy castle (remember those? I was so excited until I remembered I’m in my 20′s).  If THAT doesn’t tempt you to go, the VFC van will there on August 26th and September 2nd and 9^th. Read the rest of this entry »

August 8th, 2011 by Vehicles For Change

On behalf of everyone at Vehicles For Change, I’d like to thank the businesses who have made the Art Van possible: Read the rest of this entry »