Car #29 to the Bryant Family...

Here is the Bryant Family with their "new" car, a 2002 Saturn. They are thrilled with the newest car they have ever owned. It helps them get to Mr. Bryant's dialysis sessions three times a week at 5 a.m. The Bryant Family was referred to CarsINC from Christian Services.

Meet Ally and her new car

Ally Walker got "the gift of a lift" when CarsINC gave away car #24, a gift from Dr. Bill Repaskey.

"Ally" Alexandria Walker has 3 beautiful children between the ages of 9 - 14, a job, and she is studying to get a job as a Certified Nursing Associate.

She is very happy to get Bill's car.

You never know when there is new life from your old car. If you have one, please consider "the gift of a lift" to CarsINC today.

If Trudi has a car, she can take a job!

CarsINC bought a 2001 Dodge Stratus (car #23) and gave "the gift of a lift" to Trudie Taylor this past Friday. Trudi was also referred to CarsINC from the Women's & Children's Shelter.

Trudi had job offers as a Certified Nurse Associate for home care if she had a car....and now she does!

Car #22: On a roll!

Car #22 is not a car...but a van! The Life Transformation Program at the Women's and Children's shelter needed a van and CarsINC found a 2003 van for them.

With your help, we are helping provide transportation to many women and children.

Bless you!

Your "gift of a lift" can help lower mothers' anxiety

A new study finds that poverty creates anxiety in mothers.

The researchers surveyed nearly 5,000 parents and found that mothers who received free food or had a difficult time paying their utility bills were nearly 2.5 times more likely to have symptoms that would warrant a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder, compared with those who said they had no trouble paying their bills.


The "gift of a lift" is just one way we help mothers cope with the financial strains they bear.

Jamey has a (new) Cavalier!

Thanks to your generosity (and some genius sleuthing), we found this great 1997 Chevy Cavalier for Jamey!

Thanks to the City Rescue Mission, too, for putting Jamey on the path to a successful new life!

If you want to help other women like Jamey, you can send your check (or give your gently used car) to us at the address below.

Give in thanks for your father

In light of Father's Day coming soon, we have an opportunity to make a huge impact by helping the Women's and Children's Shelter on South Cedar, which is part of the work of the City Rescue Mission.

They need a car for Jamie, a college educated woman living in the shelter until she has a car to maintain a job; and they need a minivan to transport women from their Life Transformation Program. This is a bible-based program that focuses on heart change and directing students toward Christ.

I hope you will make a contribution to make a difference in their lives like we did with Billie earlier this year.

Please send your checks to:

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
218 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, MI 48933

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