Success Stories

The stories and testimonials of low-income families reveal the profound impact Vehicles for Change has had on their lives. Meet some of our families and learn more about the impact of transportation on low-income families.
VFC Families

“You All Are Granting Wishes”

Brandi Scott couldn’t stop smiling – on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the Charles County mother of three received a Subaru Forester from Vehicles for Change. “You all are granting wishes, giving miracles to each person who comes through here,” Scott said, beaming and wiping away tears. Scott, who works for the Family Investment Program at … Read more


Vehicle Gives Single Mom Time, Opportunities

For Varee Dyson, a single mother of 4 who lives in Alexandria, VA, car ownership represents an entire new way of thinking. Now, when she’s looking for a job she won’t have to ask if the business is off of a bus line. She won’t have to schedule her shift so that it corresponds with … Read more


A Second Chance at Life

Bobby Semmont knows what it is like to get a second chance at life. In November 2011, he fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and hit a tree. After being medevaced to Maryland Shock Trauma, he spent more than 37 hours in surgery as doctors rushed to repair his life-threatening injuries. More than … Read more


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Testimonials

May 21, 2013

  “Just wanted to say thank you again. Getting this car has totally changed our lives for the better. Now my children and I can just get in and go. We have spent many evenings at the park. And been able to go and visit family in Virginia. This is the best program and I … Read more


April 9, 2013

“I know this formal “THANK YOU” is way, way, over due.  But here it is…Being able to take my son to his Boy Scout meetings and his outings(camping, hiking, and other activities) has been so exciting and fulfilling. I’ve even been able to transport some of the other scouts to the Boy Scout Weekends, and  … Read more


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