“Great experience. Super easy, car went to a family in need, and an excellent tax deduction – perfect!”- John White

Vehicles for Change donations coordinator sits down for an interview with donor Lynne Haslbeck:

You just donated a 1995 Chevrolet Geo Prizm to VFC, but it’s not the first car you’ve donated to our program, correct?
Yes, we donated another car [in August 2012], a 1993 Honda Accord.

How long have you had your car?
We had the Geo Prizm since the fall of 1994, so 18 years. And we have had the ’93 Honda for 8 years.

What’s one of your favorite memories from these cars?
The ’93 Honda was given to my son by his grandmother. But the Geo Prizm has been a reliable car since we purchased it. It was dubbed the “G” and was also call the “legend.” The boys learned to drive a manual on this car. My daughter tried, but decided against a manual transmission! The boys also taught their friends to drive manual transmission on our car. Yes, we have replaced the clutch! The car followed my oldest to JMU and buzzed around campus to and from class and work and parties!  When he graduated from college and from the G, we used the car as an extra vehicle and would loan it to friends in need when their cars were out of commission. Read more

“I heard about Vehicles for Change on the radio and from a friend. I researched the various organizations that accept donations of cars and I really admired the purpose of VFC and in talking to its staff, I admired their courteous, helpful manner and individual attention.  

We hope that our donation helps people who are trying to live their lives in their own quiet dignity and in their own way.  My husband and I began our life after college with not much income and we always managed.  I pray that others can do the same.”- Lynne Haslbeck  

“It is with great joy and happiness that we donate our 3rd vehicle ,a 1996 Nissan Maxima, to Vehicles for Change…I only wish Vehicles for Change was in operation 30 plus years ago, when I found myself as a single parent trying to get my first daughter back and forth to daycare/school, to doctor’s appointments; social activities as well as getting myself to work.  Until you walk in those shoes, you don’t appreciate the tremendous impact this program has.  I take great satisfaction knowing I was able to pay it forward and help those who need it most so they can become productive, contributing and successful citizens.”  – Flo Sistek

“People in difficult situations need an opportunity to be successful; or as your name promotes, make a positive change in their life.  We can give people fish, but as the story goes, it is far better to give him a rod and reel and teach him to fish.  That is what Vehicles for Change does.  I am glad that I can be a small part of helping.  Thanks for what you do.” – John B.