The Day Kai Reed, Kelly Clarkson, and Marty Schwartz Broke the Internet

Kai Reed, anchor and reporter for WBAL TV, first heard about Vehicles for Change in 2022.  She was invited to speak about the organization on The Kelly Clarkson Show. She had the honor of introducing Marty Schwartz to a national audience. From the moment Kai learned about its mission, she felt a profound connection.

Kai Meets Marty

Meeting Marty Schwartz in person only deepened her admiration for the organization. His boundless energy and passion for helping others were instantly clear. His excitement was infectious, and Kai was inspired by the way he and his team poured their hearts into changing lives. She felt humbled to play a role in sharing that passion with the world, knowing that raising awareness meant more people could receive a second chance.

A Segment with Kelly Clarkson

During the segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, which aired nationwide on November 22, 2022 (Giving Tuesday), Kai witnessed an unforgettable moment. Vehicles for Change gifted a car to a hardworking mother. As the car keys landed in her hands, her eyes welled with tears. Instantly, that mother’s world changed. The weight of struggle lifted just a little, replaced by the sheer joy of knowing that someone believed in her enough to help her move forward.

Kai left that experience deeply moved, carrying with her the hope that Vehicles for Change would continue to touch lives for years to come. She dreams of seeing the organization receive the support it needs to expand its reach.

Memories of Kai’s First Set of Wheels

Reflecting on her own journey, Kai thought back to her first car—a red Saturn. She doesn’t recall where she drove it first, but it was likely to a sports practice or a dance class. That car represented freedom, a sentiment that resonates even more deeply now that she has seen what a simple set of keys can mean to someone.

Through her experience working with Vehicles for Change, Kai Reed has felt its impact in the depths of her heart. It is a mission that continues to transform lives, one key, one dream at a time.

Check out the segment from The Kelly Clarkson Show! On the very day it aired, Vehicles for Change experienced an overwhelming surge of support. So many people visited the website that it briefly crashed!