Wheels of Success, Inc.

Wheels of Success has truly helped me improve my life. Having reliable transportation has helped me tremendously. I am a house manger in sober living. Being able to take the ladies at my house to meetings and to church, it's been such a blessing to watch them grow in recovery. I am all about giving back to the recovery community. I sponsor ladies and now I can get up and go to meet them and make sure I am reliable and dependable.
I am also able to move around and advance in my job from lead cashier to management. My boss now knows not only am I reliable but I have reliable transportation to move into a better position when one becomes available at another location within my company.

I first discovered Wheels of Success through a school project focused on supporting local nonprofits. As part of the assignment, I created a social media campaign to help raise awareness about the organization, and what started as a class requirement quickly turned into something much more meaningful.

After the campaign, I was invited to continue working with the Wheels of Success team to help support their social media outreach. From the moment I stepped in, I was welcomed with kindness, respect, and a real sense of purpose. The team is incredibly passionate about what they do, and they care deeply about the people they serve.

Wheels of Success is more than just a car charity—it’s a life-changing organization that gives hardworking families in the Tampa Bay area the opportunity to stay employed, support their loved ones, and move forward with dignity. Their work touches veterans, single parents, domestic violence survivors, and so many others who are just one vehicle away from stability.

As a volunteer, I’ve seen firsthand how much this organization does with limited resources, and how far they stretch every donation to help those in need. Being a part of their mission has been a truly inspiring experience, and I’m so grateful to support a cause that is making a real difference in the Tampa community.

I first learned about Wheels of Success while working as a consumer advocate for WFTS/ABC TV in Tampa. In more than 20 years as a consumer journalist, I’ve rarely encountered a small nonprofit that delivers such a profound and wide-reaching impact on the lives of working families.

Susan Jacobs, the Founder and CEO, leads with unmatched passion and commitment. Her drive to create meaningful change for some of Tampa Bay’s most vulnerable residents is the force behind Wheels of Success’ success. Over the past two decades, the organization has developed five targeted programs designed to solve transportation challenges that prevent individuals from achieving stability and self-sufficiency. These include:

Cars for Caregivers – providing vehicles to frontline healthcare workers

Road to Independence – helping survivors of domestic violence

Wheels to the Future – supporting youth aging out of foster care

Build-A-Life – aiding families who have lost transportation due to catastrophic events like hurricanes or serious accidents

Vehicle for Veterans – ensuring reliable transportation for those who have served our country who need to maintain employment or educational opportunities

Susan’s vision and relentless commitment inspired me to join the organization, where I now work in community development. In just the few months I’ve been on staff, I’ve personally seen more than two dozen recipients receive vehicles—and with them, a renewed sense of hope. I’ve listened to men and women describe how these vehicles allowed them to return to work or school, transport their children to after-school activities, and regain independence many hadn’t felt in years.

Wheels of Success changes lives every day. It is truly doing the most good, and I’m deeply honored to be a part of this life-changing mission.

After having the car for a year, I had an issue that needed to be repaired, and they helped me with that. I was also able to get assistance with my insurance and outstanding tolls that I didn't know I had so I could get my registration released, so I could update my tag.

Wheels of Success has been a blessing to my family! As a DV Survivor who suddenly became a single parent of 3, our lives were unexpectedly changed. Being solely responsible for everything for my family while at the same time trying to recover and understand our new normal is difficult. Although I have a vehicle, there were much needed repairs that deemed my vehicle unsafe to drive. However, having no choice I had to continue to drive the vehicle, all the while praying to make it everywhere I needed it to take me. My kids must attend school, doctor appointments and therapy. I have to go to work, to the grocery store, and other required errands. We were referred to WOS by my case manager. This experience has truly changed our lives. I can drive with confidence knowing that I won't risk being stranded somewhere with my kids. Knowing that they would work with me and help me even if they couldn't repair my vehicle but would help me acquire a different one was also reassuring. I feel confident that they have my best interest at heart. I am forever, grateful!

Wheels of Success is a great non-profit organization that actually makes a difference in the lives of the clients they serve. I had the pleasure to work with them under two different capacities, and their dedication and commitment to helping people get on their feet and succeed is great motivation for everyone around them. They add value to the community, by providing the life lines needed for their clients to obtain reliable transportation reasonably priced and financed. Thank you for all that you do!

Before I had a vehicle, life as a single father was a relentless juggling act. Every task, from grocery shopping to getting my daughter to school, felt like a logistical nightmare. I vividly remember the stress of coordinating multiple buses, carrying bags, and rushing to make it to appointments on time. The lack of transportation limited our options, forcing us to rely on unreliable public transit,expensive taxis, or other people, often leading to missed opportunities and strained finances.

The absence of a vehicle compounded the challenges of being a single parent, amplifying feelings of isolation and exhaustion. Simple errands became monumental undertakings, draining both my energy and patience. Trips that should have taken minutes stretched into hours, leaving little time for bonding with my daughter or pursuing personal interests. The constant struggle to balance work, childcare, and transportation needs took a toll on my mental and physical well-being, leaving me feeling overwhelmed and defeated.

However, everything changed when I finally acquired a vehicle. Suddenly, the world opened up before us, offering newfound freedom and flexibility. With reliable transportation at our disposal, mundane tasks became manageable, and opportunities for adventure and exploration emerged. No longer bound by the constraints of bus schedules or the limitations of our own two feet, we could seize the day with confidence and enthusiasm. The car became more than just a mode of transportation; it symbolized hope, empowerment, and the promise of a brighter future for me and my baby. Thank you Wheels Of Success for changing our lives .

Wonderful staff that works hard and changes lives.

I watched my boyfriend and his teenage daughter go through very personal and traumatizing times. Trying to get through these times with the struggle of no vehicle made matters even more difficult. Trips to Dr. appointments, visits to the hospital, picking up medication, getting groceries, and going to work were a nightmare. Even an opportunity for a second job had to go to the wayside due to having no vehicle.
 
One day, a mentor put him in contact with a non-profit agency, Wheels of Success, and he made contact. Dedication, volunteer work, patience, and the want to were the ingredients needed to get the wheels turning. I watched two lovely ladies be an amazing support system for my loved ones in difficult times. They are a true blessing.
  
Seeing your family struggle for rides to get anywhere and then to see them thrive and be mobile because of the Wheels of Success donated to them, is a life changer.  I highly recommend!

Wheel of Success is a God sent blessing. They came to my rescue when I was at my lowest. I was new to the Florida area and experiencing homelessness while also taking a 4-hour bus ride to and from work. I was referred to Wheels of Success, who was able to provide me with valuable resources to get out of homelessness and also a spot in their Veterans Car Program. The car will allow me to spend less time on commutes to and from work. It will also make it better to navigate the city to explore more resources and possibly a better job opportunity. I am forever grateful for this program. It truly saved my life.

Where do I start! Wheels of success came into my life at my hardest time. I was going through a process of being evicted from my home due to always having to fix my truck. I just couldn't get everything on track. While fighting to keep my home, my leasing office gave me information to Bay Area Legal Services and the legal service there sent me information about wheels of success. I was reached out to and was set up to do a class with them and learn more about cars and better ways of taking care of them as well learn about what and how they offer services. Let me tell you this was the best thing that has happened to me in years!!
Pushing ahead, I was given a call to bring my truck in to have a diagnostic done to see exactly what was all wrong with my vehicle. After my lovely lady Darcy gave me call and told me that they could help me and could fix my baby.**Thank God** I cried...
Now, since my truck has been fixed I will honesty say this has been a true blessing in helping me get back on my feet and I was able to keep my home.

Wheels of success I loudly Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping push me forward!! I look forward to continuing to work with you guys and learning much more!!

My car would consistently break down when I was driving or just not start for me. I would be late to work. I had to uber/rely on other people to get to and from work and get my kids to and from school. My car was consistently in the shop to be fixed and after getting it fixed it would break down again, it was stressful, and I was struggling. My car finally gave up and it was an even bigger loss for me because I was coming out of pocket for rides, I had to borrow money just to get by. I applied for the wheels program and was chosen to receive a car after my car stopped working. I am now able to get to work without any issues and I don't have to worry about my car breaking down with my kids in the car or being able to pick my kids up on time, etc. because my car won't start. I now have a reliable car and it has been a huge weight off my shoulders to have a vehicle that works.

Wheels of Success has done so much for myself and my family. I was the victim of domestic violence and was in a really tough situation with my then husband and two children. My children were removed because of the violence in the home, and when my husband went to jail, I suddenly became homeless and without any income whatsoever. I was working so hard to rebuild my life for myself and my children, but one thing was holding me back from reaching the next step in life: transportation.

I didn't know what I was going to do. I was riding a bike to my job and going to school remotely, but I needed a car to be able to be fully reunited with my children, and progress in my career and education. I reached out to Wheels of Success, and through their program, and the car they provided me with, doors have been opening for us that never would have been possible. I have been able to get a second, better paying job; moved into my own home; I have an upcoming internship and graduation is right around the corner; and the best development of all: my children are coming home.

Sometimes in life all you need is someone that believes in you and can give you that little extra help so that you can start believing in yourself too. This is what Susan and Darcy at Wheels of Success did for me. In one of the darkest times of my life when the obstacles in front of me seemed insurmountable, they provided me with the ability to provide for my family and truly be independent. I will be forever grateful for Wheels of Success.

I am a single mother of 8 and life without a car was very hard. I would have to depend on public transportation to get myself and my children to school, work and appointments. I would wake up at 4:00 A.M. to get my children ready for school and myself for work to be able to catch the city bus at 5:00 A.M to get everyone to school and daycare on time, so that I can have enough time for the 2 mile walk after dropping my children to their destinations to make it to work on time by 7:30am. There were times where the bus was running late or was too full and would pass us and we would have to wait for the next bus and pray that one would not be full. If it was a raining day, it was even worse. I would cry and pray that I would be able to get a vehicle, so that my family would not have to depend on public transportation and also to not have to wake up so early in the morning to catch public transportation. My friend who knew how hard it was to move around without a vehicle with my family told me that she referred me to a program called Wheels of Success. My children and I was blessed with an amazing vehicle that is big enough for my whole family to be able to get around without the stress of depending on public transportation. I love my vehicle. When I came home with the vehicle my children had no idea that I had a big Surprise for them. When they came outside the look on their faces was priceless and something I will always remember. I had tears of joy on my face to see how happy they were. My 7-year-old said, " mommy we do not have to walk or catch the bus anymore." I looked at her and said, "yes baby, we do not have to get up so early and walk anymore." The first thing they wanted to do was go for a ride. I loaded all of my children up and we went for a ride. I drove them across the Howard Franklin bridge just to enjoy some time as a family. I looked in my rearview mirror and saw the smiles and excitement on my babies face was priceless. to know we were blessed through Wheels of Success to be able to get my children to school on time, or to their doctor appointments, but most important to be able to just drive and spend time as a family. I am now able to drive to work to make it on time to without the stress of being late if the city bus is full or running late. Wheels of success has been amazing and a blessing to myself and my family.

There’s no way to easily summarize my experience with Wheels of Success. Struggling with being homeless and couch surfing, also losing my car due to cutbacks at work , I found WOS working a 12hour overtime shift watching a news segment on my employers tv and wasn’t disappointed. My supervisor and I reached out to Susan and her team who carefully assessed my situation and found countless help and opportunities to keep me going . I received my car and additional social help and am grateful for the increase of peace just being able to drive again has brought. Since turning to wheels my life has turned around completely to the point I cry tears of joy frequently because I still can’t believe how much they have helped me through a rough time . This was a life changing experience that caused a domino effect, I am now in a new apartment, with my car and recently was promoted to a new department at my job for being able to go the distance and continue working.

Wheels of Success has really made a huge impact/change for me and my family lives. I lost transportation a few months ago, didn’t know what I was going to do. I was referred to Wheels of Success, done the process and literally within one month they got me into a car. Now I am able to get back to work, pick up extra hours and also be able to take my kids around as needed. This program has really been a huge blessing and huge support to the cause of my life. Thank you so much to all that helped made this all possible!!

My husband and I are proud of all of our philanthropic decisions, but none more than our support for Wheels of Success Inc. Their mission is vital-we cannot succeed in life without the ability to get to important places like work, school, and medical appointments. What's more, the leadership of Wheels, and the team members there, are second to none. They are caring professionals who give their all for their clients. Thank you, Wheels of Success!!

Hello, my name is Laila and I just wanted to express my gratitude for the Wheels of Success Inc., program! I am a single mom of three daughters ages: 16, 11, and 7 and have had a very hard time finding ways to get groceries, take them to school, and health appointments. I actually live in an Apartment that is about 2 miles from the main road and in order to get to the grocery store I have to literally walk across a bridge that has no space for pedestrians! Every day, I was afraid for my life walking across that bridge! I also am so excited that I can actually allow my daughters to participate in extracurricular activities at school or join sports because now mom can drive them to and from! Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity to improve the quality of mine and my children's lives!
Many Blessings!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I'm a single mother of two small children and I was referred to Wheels of Success for help with a vehicle because my vehicle at the time was no longer in working conditions. Wheels of Success has been a blessing to my family in more ways than just a vehicle. Not only was I able to get into a vehicle that fit my family's needs, but I was also able to keep my second job. During back-to-school I was not able to purchase all the needed essentials for my children and Wheels of Success referred me to an organization that not only provided school supplies, but also uniforms, clothing and shoes for both my children. In addition, because of my work hours I would not be able to pick up said items and Susan picked everything up for us so we didn't miss out on the blessing. I am currently in the middle of a housing situation and Wheels of Success has been acting as a middleman in this process, doing what they can within their resources to aid in my family's needs. It truly has been a blessing working as a team with Wheels of Success and I pray that, in one way or another, I can continue to work with them, even when I no longer need their help. It really is an organization that keeps giving beyond a vehicle.

My employer referred me to this company. I had to wait for a grant to come in but i was called and issued a vehicle i was so excited to get the call. I am so grateful for Susan. She has made this process so easy. I haven't had a vehicle in a very long time and i have been catching the bus to and from work so this is so needed and much appreciated. I can't say thank you enough to Susan and wheels for success.

I have seen myself in a really ruff and hard place after my motor on my car completely gave out on me. It was very hard to get to work and to get my child to school. unfortunately, throughout the summer we sat home and wasn't able to have no fun adventures. I had a hard time trying to get to places or even work and catching rides or Ubers to even do groceries. This has made a huge change in my life. I no longer have to be late to work and find myself hoping not to lose my job because of being late every other day due to no transportation. I thank Wheels of Success for their tamandus efforts to make sure I was able to arrive to work on time and able to get my kids to school.

My first experience with Wheels of Success was during a site visit made on behalf of a funder who donated to the organization. In speaking with them about Wheels I became so excited about how they are able to assist families in the area. Wheels of Success is such an amazing organization helping families get back on their feet with transportation and now vehicle repairs to allowing them to get to work, but also take their children to school, and family members to medical appointments.
As a nurse in Tampa Bay I have had countless patients unable to make medical appointments due to vehicle issues. It was so great to learn about Wheels of Success and be able to share information on the opportunities available.
I admired the work and ability to help so many families that I am now happily employed at Wheels of Success. I look forward to being a part of the amazing work being done for our community here.

I never imagined in a million years I would be a victim of Domestic Violence. My abuser took and destroyed the vehicle I was working so hard to pay on. Suddenly I was left with NOTHING...... 3 kids, no car and job I couldn't get to. I was referred to Wheels of Success and they changed my life! I was gifted a vehicle and it has made such a difference! I could never thank Susan and Harry enough. Susan is amazing!! They seriously changed get my life!! I appreciate everything!!! This is such an amazing organization, they help so many people!!!

I really appreciate Wheels of Success! Please allow me to tell you why. My name is Andre, an Army veteran and I was struggling to get to work without a car. I was catching Uber and the bus on occasions which is not really convenient time wise. I also have 2 teenagers who live about an hour away that I was unable to visit often. I was referred to Wheels of Success by a worker with St Vincent de Paul who heard my struggles and mentioned how wonderful Susan at Wheels of Success was with helping working veterans obtain cars. I submitted my application and was contacted by Susan a month or so later. She invited me to take a car class and learn more about the program. I attended the class and learned so much about car maintenance and what it takes to keep a car running well. Fortunately, about a week later she called me and told me the good news. She had a car for me and I was so elated! I was thinking of how I can now work overtime at my job and drive to go see my two teenagers who live on the other side of town! This was truly a blessing in my life at a time when I was unsure of what was next for me. Wheels of Success has blessed me with the ability to take my life to the next level and I am beyond grateful for Susan and her Wheels of Success program! She has helped many others before me and is still helping people without transportation get in a car so they can get to work and do things that are nearly impossible to do without a vehicle. I highly recommend Wheels of Success and hope you support them!

As a Airforce Vet, that had lost my job during the covid pandemic with a cascade of other events, my family and I ended up without a home or a vehicle. Susan and her npr of Wheels of Success have been a blessing. Being able to travel for work and school as been a blessing.

Wheels of Success (WOS) is a top-notch organization that focuses on doing things 'the right way'.

WOS identifies worthy recipients and then changes their life with a set of keys. The impact that a gifted vehicle has on the recipient's day-to-day life is immediately measurable, and it is truly a warms-your-heart moment.

I am honored to serve on the Board of this organization.

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Wheels is a fantastic organization that truly cares for those in need in the Tampa Bay Area! Susan and her team do some fantastic work!

This is a great organization! They are a perfect example of giving back to the Tampa Bay community by helping people that are in need. Love to see them make people happy with their assistance.

Love this organization and especially being a part of the presentation when a family in need is presented with reliable transportation!

I have had the great experience of working with Wheels of Success for several years and this is one of the best charities in the Tampa Bay area. They work directly with individuals to help them get reliable transportation. The auto program allows family's to get jobs, go to school and enrich their lives.

I have worked with Wheels of Success for serveral years now and they are committed to helping the community and those in need of a car.

Susan and the team at Wheels genuinely care about serving our Tampabay community. They work tirelessly to help those in need of safe and reliable transportation.

I am pleased to share that I worked as a member of the senior management team for 14 years for Tampa's largest strategic grantmaker in our county that dispersed 40 million annually to more than 100 nonprofits serving children and families in need.

During my tenure with the Children's Board, I was tasked with reading and reviewing grants from hundreds of excellent nonprofit entities all helping underserved families. It was my pleasure to recommend Wheels of Success for every grant they were eligible to receive during my tenure because, quite simply, they met all the criteria and then some, for enabling single moms, parents, and other citizens to overcome obstacles that would have put them at risk for losing their employment due to not having safe, reliable transportation.
With help from Wheels for Success, they could remain employed. I was personally at several presentations where families received cars and were so deeply moved to understand the impact having a reliable car would have on their family to succeed. The factor that I find extremely impressive is that Founder and CEO, Susan Jacobs, who originated the nonprofit accomplishes so much with so little funds and the use of volunteers. She works tirelessly every day including nights weekends, to help families remain employed and have the chance to attain a better future. This kind of selfless giving epitomizes how excellent nonprofits work. Susan accomplishes so much because her enthusiasm for helping families and people in need is great and her skills to help community members understand the impact of keeping citizens employed is contagious. Rarely do I see a charity run with such exceptional standards and low administrative costs. I no longer work for the Children's Board and still recommend Wheels of Success as an outstanding example of what one very committed community advocate can do when they determine to make a difference. Feel free to contact me should you have any additional questions. Carolyn Eastman, CEO, Marketing Director on Call, LLC, (813-531-0502)

I've been a member of the board for nearly 3 years, and in this time have shared many times in the joy & excitement when we present a car to a deserving recipient. Even better is when I meet recipients years after receiving the car and seeing how we changed the trajectory of their lives for the better.

Most everyone tries to live by the credo, "make the world a better place." In Wheels of Success, we actually do this every day.

A great organization serving the Tampa Bay community by helping those in need of reliable transportation!

Wheels of Success, Susan and David were life savers for our family. We had lost everything during the pandemic.

Our Case Manager had us rea h out to Susan and the they were able to get us into a reliable and very affordable vehicle very quickly.

We would not be able to be where we are now without them. They are AMAZING! We will never ever forget them for what they have done for us.

Most definitely would recommend them to everyone!

During an exceptionally hard time for our family, our car decided to give up on us. With no way to get to work, or anywhere else, we didn’t know what to do. We were referred to Wheels of Success and got to meet Susan. In short order she had us back up and in another vehicle! Without her and Wheels, there is no way our family would have made it through!

This is a GREAT organization that REALLY helps our community! Wheels of Success deserves all of the 5 stars!

Wheels of Success is a very unique program that keeps working families working by providing them with reliable, consistent transportation. This is not a hand-out, it is a hands-up: qualified working families take a car/credit care class, have to do 32 hours of community service with WOS, and pay a nominal amount every month for a year for their car. At the end of the year, if they are current, they get the title to their cars. The cars are donated and repaired to ensure safety and reliability. For the worker who has to take three buses to and from work and if one is late they get penalized, for the mother who can only purchase the food she can carry by hand that may not be enough to feed her family, for the parents who can't get their children to medical appointments or go to their sports games, and especially for those who are deemed unreliable at work because they are at the mercy of public transportation, this is a life line and opportunity to advance in their careers, take appropriate care of their families, and be contributing citizens in their communities. In several cases, as they advance in life and career, they in turn donate their car back to WOS as they now have credit and can buy a better, newer car - they pay it forward. This is a wonderful program. I have seen firsthand the impact this has on program participants.

This program was created by one woman, Susan Jacobs, 18 years ago. As the owner of a staffing company, she saw how hard it was for the people she placed to get to their assignments. She donated her own car to get the program started. To date, she has provided more than 1200 cars to working families to help keep them working. She relies on donated cars, donations for car repairs, and grants, to keep the wheels of her own organization moving forward. She is selfless and committed to ensuring that working families can keep working in the Tampa Bay area. This is an organization that everyone should support--it is all win-win-- for the participants, for employers, for the community.

I've known Susan Jacobs and her organization for years and have had the pleasure of working with her from a business perspective. I've witnessed first hand the lives this organization has changed by helping someone help themselves. It's a great service not only to individuals, but to companies and organizations that help fund, donate and get involved throughout the entire community. This charity has so much impact on the clients they serve and their families as well as employers. It really does mean that sometimes the key to success is simply a key. Would highly recommend getting involved as a volunteer or donor. It does make a difference!

Wheels of Success has a great concept “keep working families working”.

This excellent program can help those that fall on hard times but are determined to remain employable.

I would urge employers to look at this not just as “another charity”, but a partnership to PROTECT their investment. Likewise, we, as a community can PROTECT a family from falling in the cracks.

I have been a board member and/or advisor since it’s inception and appreciate all the hard work that goes into making this dream of reliable transportation a reality for many!

I have known Susan Jacobs and her nonprofit for years. I have seen the time Susan has put into helping people. The work she has done is incredible. I love her mission and know that Wheels of Success and Susan Jacobs are a nonprofit and person of great worth. We are blessed to have this nonprofit and person in our community.

Wheels of Success has made a huge impact in all of the positive life changes I have made over the past two years. I have four young daughters between the ages of 3-12 and we were without a vehicle for 3 years. Metropolitan Ministries encouraged me to reach out to Ms. Susan Jacobs and I truly thank God every day that I did. I was using public transportation to run my household and as life progressed that was becoming more and more difficult. A month or so before Christmas of 2019 I was notified that I would most likely be receiving a car before Christmas. I absolutely could not believe it. I had just finished up my patient care technician program and had gotten hired at nursing home and was concerned as to how I was going to get the kids to school and make it to work by 645 am. God showed up like He always does and sure enough the day before Christmas Eve I drove out to Tampa to pick up my 2015 Black Hyundai Tucson. I was blown away when I saw the vehicle, it was practically brand new. I cannot sing my praises loud enough for the Wheels of Success program and all they have done for me and many many others. I will never ever forget this God given opportunity

My life was forever changed by Susan and The Wheels of Success. I am a single mom of two daughters. I was in a homeless shelter but still working and staying positive. My daughter's and I had to navigate on foot close to 6 miles a day in the heat. I had blisters on my feet. My youngest would be overcome with the heat and many times I had to pick her up and carry her on my back to make it back to the shelter. I reached out to Susan for help. If only I had a car, I could safely navigate to the girls to school and myself to work. The wheels of success made it all happen. In less than a month I was in a vehicle and in a home! They even helped me furnish it. We are thankful everyday.

From inception to current date, Wheels of Success has remained faithful to its mission, ‘keeping working families working’ by providing transportation services that enable individuals to get to work and support their families. Lives have been enriched and changed forever. The stories are heart warming to know that just getting a key to a car can turn a family’s life around; assistance with a repair insures a family gets to work, the ability to get to work on time when public transportation isn’t dependable, making a medical appointment for a critical family member, advancing career opportunity thru education... and so many more ways to keep moving forward. I have been a board member and advisor since 2003 and still believe this is a mission that holds up to the gold standards of non profits.

Susan Jacobs and the Wheels of Success organization are doing an amazing job of lifting working people to the next level of their success. Transportation is an enormous challenge to families that are struggling economically. Wheels of Success not only gets them a donated car, but also gets them the needed paperwork for insurance, information on maintenance and references to getting repairs. Susan makes one small step from a donor into a giant leap for a working family.

My first encounter with wheels of success was awesome. It was at the car care class. I will never forget that day. I had ride set to take me to and from from there. But last minute bailed on me saying they couldn't take me but could pick me up. I had spent my last bit of money to take a lyft. I was determined to get there no matter what. After the class was over I called my ride and they said they couldn't come get me. I lost it. I was so upset that I was crying. I was trying to pull myself together to start walking home. Then Ms. Susan saw me and asked what was going on. She took time out of her day to help find someone that could take me home.
After 2 years of walking to and from work, appointments, and the grocery store I received my car. Since then I been able to make it work, appointments, and the store with no worries. My oldest son who is 13 now was able to sign up for soccer with no worries as well. His first game is November 2, 2019 and I can get him there. Ms. Susan as gone above and beyond then just helping with a car. I am very happy that God has brought her into my life.

This program had it's unique way of allowing my family & I to get back on our wheels. :) Being a single mother with a teenage boy was difficult to fulfill for to/from school, activities, work, and all motherly duties. I applied once before for this program about one year ago but had to fix my finances before I became a recipient in Jan 2019.
Transportation started to get worst for me right before receiving a call that there's a car waiting for me. This help allowed no more walking/riding bikes to school along with not having to leave the house extra early to beat bus routes; and not having to walk a mile to work from bus stop because my job is not on bus route. It was and still is such a smooth transition with warm welcoming hugs and opportunities to now allow mobility. Being able to volunteer some of my time each month to show my gratitude to Wheels of Success, Inc for the big massive hole they filled is most fulfilling. Kudos go out to all that make Wheels Of Success, Inc revolve! I LOVE my car as well...Volkswagen Bug...Thank You!!!

I have been working with and volunteering with Wheels of Success on and off for about a year now. I can honestly say the work that this organization does is astounding. Wheels makes such a difference in our community, truly changing the lives of its clients by keeping working families working. The organization's motto is absolutely true: 'sometimes the key to success...is simply a key'. From the outside, it can be difficult to understand the amount of work it takes to organize all of the moving parts that make Wheels' programs successful, but it is all worth it to see the look of joy on client's faces during car presentations and to hear about how their lives have changed by having reliable transportation. The outcomes of the programs are so impactful: many clients have reported receiving raises, promotions, improved health from being able to attend doctors appointments more regularly, being able to take their children to after-school activities. So, yes, this a non-profit that 'far exceeds expectations'!

My name is Jessica Bishop, a happy, proud car owner because of The Wheels Of Success Program. December 2018 me & my children had a 2016 Hyndaui Elentra given to us; at The 12 Days of Christmas give away by Wgeels of Success. Last week September 30, 2019 we made our last payment. Making us car owners!! Grade A program, when you put in the work, time & give back. I have earned two raises in my year of employment. Been able to take my children to doctor appointments, dance & family outings.
Thank you Wheels Of Success!!!

I was presented with a "new to me" 2002 Honda Accord in March of 2016. I had recently earned a promotion, but due to the additional job responsibilities, I was told I had 30 days to get a car, or forfeit my promotion. After being referred by United Way, I was stunned when Susan called me just three days later to inform me that I would be receiving a car! My car has improved my life,my children's lives and the lives of those I serve at work. My commute used to be an hour and 10 minutes, 2 different buses and 2 miles of walking each way. Now my commute time is 12 minutes or less! This allows me to spend more quality time with my son, and I am home in time to cook a healthy meal, rather than order take-out. My son was about to enter high school when I received my Honda (that I named Grace!) We have been able to attend all of his high school functions, including homecoming, football games, orientation and more. I save money because now I can drive to the grocery store and get fresh food instead of being limited to "just what I can carry" from the "dollar store", the only food store within walking distance. We are able to go to preventative doctor appointments and recently, my son and his friends enjoyed a day at Chasco Fiesta, something that would have been hard to impossible to do prior to Grace. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't feel grateful for Grace and the ways that "she" has improved our lives. I thought I understood how much my life would change when Susan handed me the keys, but I had no idea that those keys would truly be my keys to success!

i'm especially excited to be able to do more for the people in my immediate community
and with this gift i can.
THE GIFT
Its always the season for giving here as THE WHEELS OF SUCCESS offers a two-fold gift to a Desert Storm Veteran, Angela Gilmore. "i'm gracious for the like-new Honda Accord gift and the amenities that accompany it; such as the maintenance and continual support toward staying a successful car owner through out my next car owning experience," Angela gleamed at the wheel of her new car. She is not just a government employee whose position depends on reliable transportation she fervently serves in the church choir as well as prayer ministry but found all the walking day or night, to be in attendance, taking a toll on her arthritic knees. Now shes elated about dedicating the gift as a gift to help some one else. " its not just to keep my job which depends heavily on being able to travel, but also will enable me to be more useful in the service of mission and outreach." Thanks a lot to all the staff and volunteers at Wheels of Success

Since getting my car i have kept stable income. Also i have the ability to take my kids to different parks as we love the outdoors.

Wheels of Success was a great program very loving and caring.

My family and myself received a car from wheels of success.. wheels of success a great organization. I am so happy and pleased.

I work at Wheels of Success as a Marketing Coordinator helping with social media, website changes, email PR, Videos events and print graphics when needed. I think it is important to mention why I will go to the ends of the earth for this charity. Growing up my family was middle class and worked very hard but I watched over and over again my family and others struggle when the car broke down. The financial burden that would come close to destroying everything. On top of that was the domino effect it would cause because the parents couldn't or were at risk of not being able to get to work only compounding the problem. Every time I take pictures or video of a car going out I know it is one family that is in a far more stable position in life just because of that vehicle and the repair services that Wheels of Success provides.

I joined the Board of Wheels in 2010 because I saw the great things they were doing to help Working Families who wanted to continue working and improve themselves. Over the years I have seen many success stories from our clients. Their stories would bring tears to your eyes on how they have improved their situations and in many cases moved up in their jobs to become leaders.

The thing that I appreciate most about Wheels of Success is that it is a hand up for folks in our great state that need transportation. They work with the applicants holistically on the car ownership so that they are setting people up for success!

Donated a car to them and saw it go to a very deserving young person who needed it in order to prevent her from losing her job and, potentially, losing her housing. Great organization who needs your support. Presently, I also sit on the board and am amazed at all of the great stories from the folks that Wheels helps.

I heard of wheels of success thur metropolitan ministries they accepted me in the car program they gave me a Nissan maxima 2003 it really helped me get back in forth from work in also to class to finish my Ged in all so too look for a better job I love the program it helped me out so much i no longer have to wait on bus too get to appointments in also helped me out picking my daughter up on time from school

As a Navy veteran, I first came to be aware of Wheels Of Success, Inc. through a friend approximately 12-15 yrs. ago, but never followed up even though I needed a vehicle. So, fast forwarding, I acquired & lost a few vehicles over the yrs. and went through several job changes which prepared me for this point in my life. After an episode of being homeless, I entered the HUD/VASH program for homeless vets. Through my CWT counselor, I was reintroduced to the Wheels Of Success program & after visiting the Tampa HUD office one day, I walked further down the street & introduced myself to Susan Jacobs who was in the office & stated that she doesn't accept walk-ins, that I needed to be referred by an agency. However, she made an exception for me & the wheels started rolling, so to speak! First, I reacquired an apt., then, I was offered a position at the local veteran's hospital & with the generosity of someone who donated a vehicle that Wheels is repairing, I'm on the road to owning & driving a vehicle that will enhance my life & career in numerous & invaluable ways thanks to the Wheels Of Success, Inc. program.

I am a Disabled Veteran who was having difficulty regaining employment and,after 6 months of job searching and being on the verge of homelessness, I finally became reemployed and my CareerSource Tampa Bay DVOP Career Counselor, Michael Reulas, referred me to Wheels of Success. When I came to the car care class, I was driving a 1998 Mazda pickup with over 200,000 miles on it. Within my first month of employment, the clutch began to fail and I was facing a repair cost of over $1,300 as well as a loss of work time and pay as I had not worked long enough to earn any paid time off. When I contacted Wheels of Success with this news, they immediately set to work trying to find me a vehicle.
Within about 2 weeks, I received notification that a vehicle had been secured for me if I chose to accept it, which I gladly did.
I feel that Wheels of Success has significantly improved my life. I could not afford the necessary repairs to my previous vehicle and it was becoming less and less reliable.
Receiving a vehicle from Wheels of Success has eased a lot of stress, wondering if my vehicle will get me to and from work and other places. I had really cut my travels to the bare minimum in order to preserve the truck. With the vehicle I received from Wheels of Success, I feel I have reliable transportation I am a Disabled Veteran who was having difficulty regaining employment and,after 6 months of job searching and being
on the verge of homelessness, I finally became reemployed and my CareerSource Tampa Bay DVOP Career Counselor, Michael, referred me to Wheels of Success. When I came to the car care class, I was driving a 1998 Mazda pickup with over 200,000 miles on it. Within my first month of employment, the clutch began to fail and I was facing a repair cost of over $1,300 as well as a loss of work time and pay as I had not worked long enough to earn any paid time off. When I contacted Wheels of Success with this news, they immediately set to work trying to find me a vehicle.
Within about 2 weeks, I received notification that a vehicle had been secured for me if I chose to accept it, which I gladly did.
I feel that Wheels of Success has significantly improved my life. I could not afford the necessary repairs to my previous vehicle and it was becoming less and less reliable. Receiving a vehicle from Wheels of Success has eased a lot of stress,
wondering if my vehicle will get me to and from work and other places. I had really cut my travels to the bare minimum in order to preserve the truck. With the vehicle I received from Wheels of Success, I feel I have reliable transportation and a reliable repair shop that cares for the Wheels of Success vehicles. In addition, I have met new people and had fun volunteering at events that I would never have attended otherwise. and a reliable repair shop that cares for the Wheels of Success vehicles. In addition, I have met new people and had fun volunteering at events that I would never have attended otherwise.

Good morning! We are all excited in the Jones house about being blessed with a vehicle from Wheels of Success. My Broker, Mark called me last week and said he want me to take over Property Management for the brokerage! Duties include collecting payments, maintenance and more. I could not have accepted the new position without a vehicle. When I get my vehicle I will be able to take the reigns as the Property Manager of his company. Thank you Kathy, Susan and the rest of the staff and volunteers of Wheels of Success!
Yvette

Right around my birthday in July 2016 I lost my car unintentionally. I felt devastated, and honestly did not exactly know what to do, but not to give up hope. Suddenly I was without any transportation, which made it hard not only to get my children to and from school, but to work as well. I was lucky the children were out of school, and if I would have not have my 17 year old daughter to watch her little brother and sister, I probably would have lost my job. About a year ago I got diagnosed with cancer and shortly thereafter my husband abandoned his family, and so I have been seeing a counselor at the Hillsborough Community College to cope with this situation. On one of my visits, I asked if he would know of any programs which may help me in the process of getting back transportation. So, he referred me to Wheels of Success. After my referral went in, I checked back with Wheels of Success, and talked to Susan, who asked me to attend without delay one of their car care classes. In the meantime, I have been walking every day a half hour to a bus stop to get to and home from work. Where I live, the bus stop is about a half hour away, and there is only 2 busses leaving in the morning and 2 coming back in the afternoon. When school started back up, I got 2 additional bikes, so I was able to ride with the two younger children to and from school. After dropping them off I was taking the bus to and from work. It happened on a few occasions that I missed the bus, and I had to ride my bike 20 minutes to catch another bus or ride the bike back home. These days where long for me and the children, and I barely got enough sleep, but I had to stay strong for my family. When Kathy finally called to tell me they have a car for me, I was so overwhelmed. I could not believe it at first until I have seen the car. The day I picked up my car made me feel so great. I was overly happy, and boy oh boy when I got the children, they were smiling all ears. I am finally able to get more rest, and not stress about to get on work on time or rely on someone else to pick up my children from school. Wheels of Success changed my life in the most positive way. I actually know I am loved by people and feel worth more than words can explain! A big THANK YOU to the Wheels of Success Team and to the person or family who donated the car, without your donation this would have not been possible!!!!

Sonja

Wheels of Success is a program that allowed me to keep my job. I was paying $34 daily on Uber and honestly I was just about out of saved funds to do that. My beautiful oldsmobile that wheels has assisted me in obtaining gets me to work, grocery store, and appointments for me and my children. Wheels has returned quality of life to me, and financial stability. I will always be grateful.
Sincerely,
Rebecca

A vehicle from Wheels of Success has blessed our family so much. My husband is able to work extra shifts at work. My 4 year old daughter and I no longer need to cross 60/Brandon Blvd. to make our bus from school to home. She can ride in the car to school, church, museum days, birthday parties, and sleep overs. We no longer have to walk to the grocery store with our stroller or pay for Uber. We can drive to the grocery store and Dr. Appts. I can stay for late parent teacher conference night's or meetings and drive home without worrying about how I will get home in the dark.

This week I am signing our daughter up for gymnastics at the ymca. Ymca' s in Brandon are not accessible by city bus. Last spring to do the free swim lessons during spring break. I walked 6 miles one day to get my daughter to and from the ymca by stroller. The rest of the week I paid for Uber to get her there. This time, it is a joy to be able to drive her to gymnastics class at the ymca.

Our dog was sick a few weeks ago. We drove to The Humane Society and waited at the clinic for cheaper Medical care. Without the car it would have taken all day to ride buses out there and more uncomfortable for our sick dog. Or we would have spent money on uber. Money we needed for our sick dog.

This car has blessed our family immensely. Thank you.

Emma

First, I'd like to thank Wheels of Success for giving me the opportunity to better myself and my family. I recently within the year, lost everything and have been trying to pick myself along with my three children. Which it has been the hardest, yet most humbling thing I've ever had to do. It's so reassuring that I don't have to worry about can my kids make it to tomorrow on time? Am I going to be able to make it to work tomorrow? Being without a vehicle, was my only obstacle, I have no doubt in my mind that I will be successful, now that I have my own vehicle, all thanks to Wheels of Success.
Sincerely,
Ida

A vehicle from Wheels of Success has blessed our family so much. My husband is able to work extra shifts at work. My 4 year old daughter and I no longer need to cross 60/Brandon Blvd. to make our bus from school to home. She can ride in the car to school, church, museum days, birthday parties, and sleep overs. We no longer have to walk to the grocery store with our stroller or pay for Uber. We can drive to the grocery store and Dr. Appts. I can stay for late parent teacher conference night's or meetings and drive home without worrying about how I will get home in the dark.

This week I am signing our daughter up for gymnastics at the ymca. Ymca' s in Brandon are not accessible by city bus. Last spring to do the free swim lessons during spring break. I walked 6 miles one day to get my daughter to and from the ymca by stroller. The rest of the week I paid for Uber to get her there. This time, it is a joy to be able to drive her to gymnastics class at the ymca.

Our dog was sick a few weeks ago. We drove to The Humane Society and waited at the clinic for cheaper Medical care. Without the car it would have taken all day to ride buses out there and more uncomfortable for our sick dog. Or we would have spent money on uber. Money we needed for our sick dog.

This car has blessed our family immensely. Thank you.

Emma

To those inquiring,
Hello, and hope were having a great day, i was asked by Wheels Of Success to write a paragraph as to how recieving my car has changed my life...well for starters i was taking the bus everyday carrying about 40-90 pounds on my back. As an electronics repair tech i needed to always carry tools, laptop, cards, hydration, snacks, and sometimes many toher things like customer laptops and customer cellphones. it would take me hours to get a part and facilitate a repair however since recieving my vehicle from wheels of success not only have i been able to sustain my job at local business 4CcellFix inc (located 4803 w hillsborough ave; ive even achieved another job that im training for manager or shift lead for at Burger King (quality dining). its been tough work and alot of strain on my body but it will all pay off and does pay of for me an my family when i make my bills and am able to even splurge a bit on a pair of shoes or an outfit. i have enoied taking my mother (who has arthritus in her knees) from fletcher ave to downtown tampa to the restraunt SHE works at at 5am so she dosent have to take a 9.6 mile bus ride.... its also nice to be able to take my sister to school if shes running late. i find myself happier and less depressed and i find myself to be more punctual than ive ever been (and i dont speed as i defanately cant afford a speeding ticket.) i now have an oppritunity to run repair out of a samll local business for myself while still working at burger king since they are training me for morning shift and yes i will still recieve the minimum hours to be part of the program (Wheels of Succes). i am very grateful and very happy with my actions and the help ive recieved over the past few months. thank you all who are involved. for any questions comments or concerns, feel free to write text call or email. thank you.

Steven

I am forever grateful for the Wheels of Success program and the kind women who work tirelessly to ensure that they help as many people as possible! The Wheels of Success program gifted me with a beautiful van for me and my 5 children and it is only through their generosity that I am to transport myself to work and my children to school each day in a safe and reliable vehicle. The Wheels of Success has been such a blessing during this difficult time in my life and I am very excited to pay it forward so that others can receive the same blessing. Thank you Wheels of Success, you mean so much to so many!

Layla

We donated a vehicle to Wheels of Success and had to hound them to try and find out what happened to it. Nine months later, we still don't know. We will not be donating to them again.

I started out as a volunteer for Wheels of Success. After a year volunteering I was so inspired by the mission, that I applied to be a Board Member. There is nothing else in our area doing what Wheels does to help the underserved. Providing transportation is essential to keeping people working, and engaged with their families. In addition to getting to work, our clients are able to get to their doctor, grocery, children's schools, just to name a few. Donating a car is a plus plus decision. Wheels gets to help a family and the donor gets the write off.

WE are supported financially by donations from our local community, fund racing events and board of directors direct contribution such as myself. We are not supported directly by either the federal or state government. What set us apart from all other non-profits is that we manage to help over 150 families annually with only two full time and two part time employees, for every dollar donated to Wheels of Success, 90 cents goes directly to our clients, our Board of Directors are the finest in the world as they are a working board not just for the recognition. All of our clients are required to provide 3 hours a month of volunteer work in order to help the next person waiting for assistance. In addition we provide training in both car maintenance and financial literacy to all of our clients; all our clients "Pay-forward" toward the repairs of their vehicle, the vehicle is free so that the donor would get full tax credit in their donation regardless of the condition of the donated vehicle.
LUIS A. DE LA TORRE

Wheels of Success (WOS) is a wonderful organization, providing a variety of transportation services that changes lives. Individual's referred for services to WOS consistently rank their experience as life changing for them individually and for their family members. WOS's clients are able to secure jobs and advance in their careers, thanks to reliable transportation, the absence of which may have impeded these opportunities. In addition, WOS's "pay it forward" philosophy encourages those individuals to express their appreciation by giving back to the community as WOS volunteers. The significant impact to the community provided by WOS and its "pay it forward" philosophy both make me proud to be a part of this wonderful organization.

I have volunteered my time with Wheels of Success on many occasions and I never have felt that it was time wasted. They were precise and to the issue when it came to planning a volunteer project. No one stood idly by and watched others work and it was a great solidarity moment and community gathering that made you feel like you truly helped others. I will volunteer with Wheels of Success anytime they ask and I have the time. It is a worth while organization and worth my time.

Amber

If you are looking for an organization you can get excited about, one that is making a significant impact in the Tampa Bay community, look no further! I have been a believer in Wheels of Success (WOS) since the very beginning, when Founder & CEO, Susan Jacobs, was forming the non-profit back in 2003. After serving as the first Board Secretary, I moved to the Advisory Committee, where I have continued to stay involved, both as a donor and volunteer. By providing a hand up, rather than a hand out, through a variety of transportation services, WOS is changing lives, both for the individual referred for services by an employer or community agency, as well as for their family members. With their "pay it forward" philosophy, those helped by WOS are able to express their gratitude by volunteering with the organization, which also helps control administrative/operations expenses.

I received a vehicle through Wheels of Success a year ago. The vehicle wasn't perfect and it had its problems, but the care and attention that I received from the staff was unprecedented. They insured that I had reliable transportation throughout my entire year with the program! My life turned completely around so much in that one year that I was able to trade my car back into the Organization and I was able to purchase another one through a different program offered and began building positive credit. I owe my successes and getting back on my feet to this organization. I would have never been able to do half of the things I have without their assistance and standing behind me with things were tough.

I have been volunteering for over a month after my friend told me about this organization. I recently lost my job, and this organization opened its door to allow me to use their resources to help me find a job, while I assisted with my office and IT skills. I saw numerous people come in and out, all of them excited about being able to get to and from work. It’s amazing to see how having a car can really change someone’s life. They are not relining on public transportation or spending way more than they can afford for a used car. This organization is all about helping people in the community. I’m so proud to be a part of this great organization and seeing the effects it has on the people in the community. As I get ready to start my new job, I still plan to make time to continue to volunteer to help others as they helped me.

When serving as the President of The Junior League of Tampa, I had the opportunity to give the keys of an automobile to a deserving youth aging out of foster care and getting her life back together. It was wonderful to be able to change her life and provide the funds for her vehicle.

I recently moved to tampa with my elderly father and daughter. We have had no transportation for about two years. My oldest brother found this organization that helps people like me. I came in to do my interview and I absolutely love rebecca and susan. They are truly angels from God. They love their job. I have been put into a vehicle and I can finally drop my daughter off to school. Get to work. Actually now I can have a lttle mommy time. Thank you wheels of success for everything you do.

Coming into this program I was extremely surprised and humbled by how much they cared for my day to day life. They cared about how much I struggled to get to work and take my daughter to school, how it was an uphill battle for me to get on my feet every day and do what I needed to do to keep earning money and keep my daughter healthy.

From meeting Susan and Rebecca for the first time I knew I could believe in them and this program. Coming to the ceremony to receive my car was very surreal. Driving away from the event with my car felt like I was driving away from all my burdens. I was so relieved and happy to show my little girl our new way around.

Since receiving my car I have been able to bring my life to a steady cruise. I can make it to work everyday, I can make it to work events I am required to attend. I can bring my daughter to school and pick her up on time. I can bring her to the park and get home in time to cook dinner. On the weekends I can run my errands and have fun with my daughter.

Every day I get into my car, I remember when it used to me getting on a bike, me worrying about if it was going to make it across the bridge or me worrying about my ride getting there on time. Every morning before I start my day, I remember Susan and Rebecca and I feel like everything is getting better.

I have never been so grateful to be a part of a organization such as Wheels Of Success. It has changed my life in many ways. i recently got a car from this amazing program. I am now able to transport myself back and forth to work after 10 years of riding the bus with 3 kids. I spent hours on the bus daily, in the rain, ext. I was so tired . Spent many days praying for a car. It is now with such a great program that i have a car. Since this time i have gained more hours at work and am able to do simple things the grocery store, kids activities and actually get to work on time. A car has made my life so less stressful and i am forever grateful for the program. People lives are forever changed by just the people who care enough to help others succeed in life and sometimes all we need is a little help such as a car.

Wheels of success removes one of the most common barriers to success -- a car to go to work in!! It's simple and yet so necessary. Wheels is a game changer for so many people and a springboard to greater things for so many. The fact that it's a pay-it-forward arrangement makes it even more special.

I am proud to be involved with this organization. Peoples lives are forever changed by making reliable transportation a reality for families struggling to make ends meet. Keep up the great work Susan and team!

I learned of Wheels of Success, Inc. when a friend asked me to volunteer and an event in which it was participating. I commuted with the CEO Susan Jacobs and was amazed at her commitment to helping people succeed. Wheels of Success offers more than a car by helping their clients – veterans, caregivers, the working poor and children aging out of foster care - to accomplish their goals. Each client has the opportunity to purchase their vehicle through a no-interest financing program that accepts volunteer time for payments. The program lasts only a year and allows the client to walk away with the title to his or her “new car” and a sense of achievement. I have heard the stories of success from the program which have brought tears to my eyes. Wheels of Success is a wonderful charity and is an excellent example of how the community can empower their own.

Wheels for success has helped me and my children greatly. I am single mom trying to make on my own wheels for success made it possible for me to get to work so i can take care of my kids. by giving me a min Van. i am so happy and my kids are to.

a great program with an awesome mission. Its nice to know that other Americans are in the business of helping one another at a time of trouble. Every effort to assist was greatly appreciated and I would recommend WOS to my community as a valuable resource.

I first learned about Wheels of Success at their 2012 RACE event. After hearing the touching stories of how they helped so many families, I knew I had to get involved. I became a board member shortly thereafter. I am proud to be a part of organization and to help them strive to acheive their mission of providing reliable transportation to families to keep them working!

Wheels of Success has helped hundreds of families and individuals in the Tampa Bay area. The organization's hand up, not a hand out approach has been a God send to these low income people who are struggling to hold down a job while raising families or continuing their education.

As a board member, I've been able to see first-hand the good work that Wheels of Success performs in the community, and with little overhead. Leadership is committed and passionate about the Wheels mission.

Wheels of Success (WOS) is truly amazing and definitely a God Sent!!! WOS is an organization who serves in many ways helping lives change and never the same by providing cars to working individuals one car at a time. I am a survivor of domestic violence for five years now and Wheels of Success has become more than just a non-profit who really cares about individuals... we are family. They are very supportive family centered individuals teaming up for a great cause to support the advantage of truly overcoming adversities. I actively support and advocate back as well as encourage others to step up and be a voice. A blessing to know the confirmaton we all Win while God is Working the God Sents with one key detail at a time.

Wheels has saved my life and allowed me to move forward. With my car from Wheels I've been able to get promoted in my job and have a better life.

This charity was awesome they catered to my needs and worked very fast to get me in a vehicle... I fell on bad time do to the ecomony and losing my job, so I lost my car had to catch a ride with a co worker and sometime the bus. Then one day a friend of mine went to my employer and told them about the program and my employed help me get in to a car....

They helped me out so much by giving me a car. It really helped me with shopping, working, and seeing my family and friends. Instead of borrowing someone else's car or taking the bus, I had my own! I'm glad they could help me.

I donated two of our company vans to Wheels of Success. The recipient of one van used his to begin a business for his family. Economic empowerment!

Hi my name is Linda, I am married and have three children/ young adults. Our vehicle went down in Aug. It was dangerous to drive and we did not have the finances to fix it at the price that our locol repair places quoted us. As a family of five it was very challenging not to have a vehicle to get us where we needed to go. My family was essentially home bound with the exception of doctor appointments that we were able to keep if we had a ride arranged other wise we would have to cancell them. Shopping was a challenge indeed. Getting to work for me was a challenge indeed. I would catch the bus if I was unable to catch a ride from a coworker. I would have to leave the house 2 and 1/2 hours before my work time to get to ork on time. My husband had a very bad injury back in October of last year he has multiple breaks in his right let, had 2 surgeries, and still has to use a walker to assist him. He has other health issued that had to be put on hold due to not having transportation,COPD, and hypothyroidism to name 2. He would have times where he could not breath and would pass out as well. A child was diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension, meaning his blood pressure can drop so low it causes him to pass out. My daughter has had health issues that constantly have her in distress, The doctor just recently were aftaid she had a brain tumor, Thank the lord she doesn't but we are still in the midst of an answer. My oldest is a migrain sufferer and has had to go to the ER to get them under controll when they are bad enough. I work full time and I have an auto immune disease that is a life long debilitating disease, I had to have surgery last year and am facing another surgery within the next month.
I can not express the relief when we were pick to get a vehicle and finally have the much needed and necessary transportation to give us the ability to better take care of our health needs and all our needs in general! It has been so amazing to regain the power to be in charge again with out having to rely on others to get me/ us where we needed to go! They were very pleasant, they work with you, they do their best to accomidate you and make sure that all goes smoothly. We get AAA, which is great to know we can get help if we need to. Also we even get a warrenty that they stand by.
A co worker told me about this program to help keep families with jobs in wheels to keep their job it is totally awesome that there is this great, helpful and worth while program for those who need it!
Thank you to everyone at Wheels of success for making our family mobile again!

My name is Darlene Pounds, I came to get help because am a sinlge parent of a three year old. I difficult get to work and to doctors appointments for me and my son. I hadto take three bus to and from work everyday, which two hours each. Me and my son would thirty min early to appointments, and if I had an appointment I had to leave the house two to three hours early. With wheelsofsuccess they help me not to have to leave the house so.
If it is rain that is the wosrted because bus are always lae which make you late for what every you had to do that day. I just want to say thank you.