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Car Donation Programs Helps Needy Rebuild Lives

 

Candace Wicks and her donated automobile. Photo courtesy of the Northfield News.

Cheers to the Northfield News in Minnesota for this article about a car donation program that helps needy people regain independence. 

Sharon Vangsness, a social worker for the Community Action Center of Northfield’s Community Action Auto Recycling program, is involved in the initiative. Vangsness is also a National Association of Social Workers member.

One of the people Vangsness helped is Candace Wicks, 25,who had developed back problems from her job unloading trucks. Vangsness arranged for Wicks to get a donated 1991 black Chevrolet Cavalier. That car has allowed Wicks to travel outside of town to take less strenuous work and get to physical therapy appointments.

“She was there,” Wicks said of Vangsness.

To learn more about how social wokers help people from all walks of life visit the National Association of Social Workers’ “Help Starts Here” consumer Website by clicking here.

 

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