My Nonprofit Reviews

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