https://youtu.be/kxBdZsXPyMI On Oct. 8, we were pleased to deliver vehicles to two people, both of whom were referred to us by Bob, with Justice Jobs of Maryland. Jimmie, who came to Frederick to rebuild his life, received a 2001 Honda Accord. After completing programs at Justice Jobs of Maryland, he obtained a new position with Sheppard Pratt and started attending a Community Health […]
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September marks the 32nd annual National Recovery Month; a month dedicated to educating Americans about mental health and substance abuse disorders and to promote and support new recovery practices. Additionally, National Recovery Month is a way to celebrate and honor those who are in recovery and encourage them to be part of a proud recovery
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No matter the reason, everyone deserves a second chance in life to make things right and to get back on their feet. However, there are often barriers that keep people from really making a comeback and achieving their new goals, and local organizations are the perfect starting place. At Second Chance Garage, we work hard
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https://youtu.be/wOOlkMZgrIE Victoria, a single mom of 3 children was presented with a 2004 Honda CRV. She had recently graduated from a phlebotomy program, but her vehicle stopped running. She works as a Peer Coordinator with the Orenda Center. With the vehicle she will receive, Victoria will gain access to and can actively pursue employment opportunities
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We are so grateful to YouTuber, The Humble Mechanic for donating his Volkswagen Passat to Second Chances Garage. It was so much fun to work with him and we are grateful for all the time and work he put in with our apprentices to get the Passat ready to be placed. Check it out!
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For many Americans, having a job and helping their communities requires reliable transportation. That’s why Second Chances Garage in Frederick, Md., has been working for a decade to refurbish donated vehicles into wheels for those who need them most. “If you have your own car, it can be easy to take it for granted. But,
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Second Chances celebrates their 10 year anniversary this year. To celebrate, the Second Chances mechanics and their apprentices from Gov. Thomas Johnson High Schoolworked with Charles Sanville of the YouTube channel “The Humble Mechanic” to refurbish a car that Sanville, who has 375,000 subscribers to his channel, donated himself. Read more…
The event’s special guest is Charles “The Humble Mechanic” from Raleigh, N.C., who has donated his car to Second Chances Garage. He arrives on Monday to get the car road-ready, working alongside Second Chances Garage’s two Youth Apprentices from the Frederick County Career and Technology Center. Read more…
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Women’s Giving Circle provides $210,000 in grants For The Frederick News-Post Aug. 23, 2019 The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County announces that 39 grants totaling $210,000 have been presented to 24 area nonprofits serving women and children. The grants were presented during the 13th annual event held in June. The Women’s Giving Circle of
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