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Make a financial donation to help change a life.


“I wish I knew who you were so I could thank you personally
and you could see the look of joy on my face.”
–Becky, single mom and new owner of a Toyota Camry

Your charitable gift is needed to pay for safety inspections, repairs, fuel, and other costs associated with preparing a vehicle for a family.  We rely on the generosity of donors to help us get more families back on the road to independence.
 
A cash donation of:

…$25 covers the cost of an oil change
…$50 provides a tank of gas
…$200 provides four new tires, ensuring a safe ride
…$1,200 replaces a transmission for a car going to a family in need

Your financial donation is needed to cover the cost of repairing donated cars, trucks and vans.  You may donate to a specific state JumpStart program (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI or VT), or make a general donation to be used where it is most needed.  Good News Garage is a program of Lutheran Social Services, which you may see reflected on your credit card bill.

You can make a tax-deductible donation online, by phone, or by mail.

Donate online right now:
Use Paypal's online secured pay service.  You may add special instructions if you’d like to designate your gift to a specific JumpStart Program (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI or VT). 

Donate by phone:
We can take your credit card information over the phone.  Please call our toll-free number, 877.GIVE.AUTO (448.3288) to speak with Michael Muzzy, Director of Operations, at extension 18.

Donate by mail:
If you would like to contribute to our JumpStart Program, you may specify in the memo section of your check specify which JumpStart Program you would like to give to (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI or VT).  You may send it to:
 
Good News Garage
331 North Winooski Ave.
Burlington, VT 05401
 
Good News Garage is a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; your donation to Good News Garage is tax deductible.  Good News Garage is a program of Lutheran Social Services, which you may see reflected on your credit card bill or in your tax-deduction statement.

Thank you so much for your donation, we are grateful for your support!