Crystal was presented with a 2001 Nissan Sentra. She came to Maryland for a fresh start. Now that she has her driver’s license, she is excited to have her own car. With the vehicle she will receive, Crystal can drive to work and run errands without relying on people or the bus. We’re so happy […]
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Ever since Ford shut down production on their flagship SUV, the Bronco, Bronco enthusiasts have been hoping that one day it would make a comeback. Well, that wait was over last July when Ford debuted the brand new, reimagined Ford Bronco after a 25-year hiatus. So, what’s all the hype about anyway? Why does the
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Second Chances Garage to be honored for helping low-income earners gain access to transportation. Read the full press release here.
Have you been looking at the car that you have sitting in the driveway thinking that you really need to do something with it? Often, when people have a car to get rid of, they immediately think of a junkyard because recycling your car may be the only “known” option. Plus, a junkyard allows owners
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https://youtu.be/ujBhjRJ9Zqg Recently we had a very exciting Program Car Delivery that featured not one, but TWO recipients! Our first recipient, Brian, who recently got a job working with the elderly, was presented with a 2000 Ford Explorer. His previous position was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. After moving from PA to MD, Brian’s current vehicle
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Lead technician, Joe Hall, prepares to perform repairs on a car at Second Chances Garage on Thursday. The nonprofit specializes in repairing donated cars, and is taking part in the Unity Campaign this year. Read the entire article in The Frederick News-Post
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Living in Frederick County without a car is challenging. Frederick has a public transportation system, but it’s not a perfect solution. All of the buses depart and arrive at the same time. This means if patrons are unable to make the set time slot, they’re out of luck. Uber is an option, but frequent trips
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Second Chances Garage is just one of an estimated 1.5 million non-profit organizations that accept donations in the United States. These organizations meet a lot of needs in the community such as feeding, healing, sheltering, educating, and nurturing people. These groups work together for the common good of the community and share their hopes and
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https://youtu.be/fO9lcPPxtuY Tia, who works with Thrive USA Personal Care as a care assistant for elderly veterans, was presented with a 2005 Toyota Sienna last Friday. Along with her job, Tia is a single mother and is enrolled at FCC, where she begins class in the Spring. Congratulations Tia! However, without her own personal transportation, caring for a
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https://youtu.be/ICCmtV_m8lw Elijah, who is on the Board of Directors for On Our Own of Frederick County, was presented with a 2000 Buick Century. His involvement in active recovery has led him to many new opportunities. He has played a tremendous role in helping and motivating others on their own path to recovery. On top of
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