Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Car Donation Charity in Vermont
Good News Garage has served New England communities since 1996, providing critical transportation solutions to low-income families through donated vehicles. Our programs, including Wheels to Work and Ready To Go, have awarded nearly 6,000 refurbished cars and provided thousands of rides for essential life activities. Founded in response to a single mother's crisis, we combine vehicle donations with professional inspections and repairs to ensure safe, reliable transportation. Our impact is measurable: 70% of clients secure better jobs, 56% reduce government assistance, and 63% of children gain increased educational opportunities.Recognized by HUD and featured in national media, we operate as a social enterprise under Ascentria Care Alliance, reinvesting repair revenue into community programs. Every donation creates tax benefits for contributors while transforming lives through economic opportunity. Our three-decade history demonstrates unwavering commitment to reducing transportation barriers across Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Services
Car Donations
Wheels to Work Program
Ready To Go Transportation
Vehicle Repair Services
Transportation Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We provide fast and free towing services for all donated vehicles
- Our team performs comprehensive vehicle inspections and repairs
- Donors receive tax deductions for qualifying vehicle donations
- Over 25 years of proven impact with nearly 6,000 vehicles awarded
- We offer specialized transportation programs for essential life activities
What people say
Thank you for everything
Reduces family stress
Enabled job opportunities
Fantastic car
Answered my prayers
Services
Car Donation Program
We accept vehicle donations of all types and conditions. Our professional team provides free towing services and thorough inspections to ensure every donated car meets safety standards. Qualified donors receive maximum tax deductions while their vehicles transform lives through economic empowerment.
Wheels to Work
This program awards refurbished vehicles to individuals facing transportation barriers. Since 1996, we've provided nearly 6,000 cars that help recipients access stable employment, improve household income, and achieve financial independence across New England communities.
Ready To Go Transportation
We offer essential transportation services for medical appointments, childcare, and job-related travel. Our specialized fleet provides thousands of annual rides, ensuring clients maintain critical life activities while pursuing economic stability through consistent mobility solutions.
Vehicle Repair Services
Our certified technicians perform comprehensive repairs on donated vehicles to meet safety standards. This social enterprise generates revenue supporting our mission while offering quality repair services to the public at our Burlington location.
Transportation Assessment
We conduct transportation needs assessments through community surveys and personalized consultations. This data drives program development and improvement, ensuring our services effectively address regional transportation gaps and recipient requirements.
People
Daniel Cabrera
Field Safety Officer
Daniel ensures all donated vehicles meet safety standards before distribution, leveraging his technical expertise to maintain program integrity and recipient safety across Vermont operations.
Tom Kupfer
Marketing Manager
Tom develops outreach strategies to connect potential donors with our programs, managing communication initiatives that raise awareness about transportation barriers and solutions.
Stephanie LeBeau
Assistant Program Manager
Stephanie supports transportation service delivery, coordinating logistics for the Ready To Go program to ensure reliable access to essential life activities for program participants.
Wanda Robar
Program Manager
Wanda oversees vehicle distribution programs, ensuring efficient operations and client satisfaction while maintaining program standards that have earned national recognition since our founding.
Tyler Sullivan
Director of Operations
Tyler manages daily organizational operations, overseeing program implementation and resource allocation to maintain our 25-year commitment to reducing transportation barriers across New England communities.
Questions
How does the vehicle donation process work?
Donors complete our online form or call 877-GIVE-AUTO. We provide free towing within the US and handle all paperwork. Donations receive tax deductions after vehicle sale.
What areas do you serve?
We award vehicles to qualified applicants in Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Our transportation programs also operate these three states with limited national resource referrals.
How do I qualify for a donated vehicle?
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and show how vehicle ownership would improve economic stability. Priority goes to those transitioning from public assistance or facing transportation barriers.
Can I donate a non-running vehicle?
Yes, we accept vehicles in any condition. Our technicians assess repair feasibility. Non-running vehicles that can't be refurbished are recycled to support our programs.
What tax benefits do donors receive?
Donors receive tax deductions for qualifying donations. We provide all necessary documentation, with deduction amounts based on actual sale proceeds from refurbished vehicles.
How are vehicles prepared for donation?
Our certified mechanics perform complete inspections and required repairs to ensure safety. Vehicles receive state inspections and maintenance to guarantee reliable transportation for recipient families.
Reviews (4)
Robert Williams
Apr 10, 2022
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Very misleading They only help certain people If your not in they're circle of people. They don't want to help you So if anyone is trying to get a vehicle from them good luck because it is not gonna happen All the cars people donate go to auction. They do not go to people in need.
Sonya S.
Aug 19, 2016
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This place provided outstanding service to our family. We ended up needed to replace an older car engine and Cameron was wonderful to work with. Very patient, helpful, willing to engage in problem solving. Most impressive level of customer service. This is the only place I will be taking my cars in for any type of service or repairs.
Erica B.
Aug 11, 2014
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I've been taking both of our Toyotas there for over a year, and they do a great job on maintenance and repairs. After a string of bad experiences elsewhere, I'm delighted to have a trustworthy mechanic. Best of all, they are nonprofit and revenues from fixing my car help provide vehicles to low income Vermonters in need.
Marcus C.
Apr 28, 2014
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These guys do a great job with my car. I have them so regular maintence, and they are fair on price. Thw money goes to help support their programs to assist people to rise out of poverty. Great service. Good cause.
