Referred to us by the Center for Urban Families, Ashley is 25-years-old and a mother of one little girl, with another on the way. Currently 32 weeks pregnant, she lives in Dundalk with her supportive boyfriend who does everything he can to ensure Ashley is taken care of and makes it to her doctor’s appointments. But, because he works full time, that is not always possible, leaving Ashley forced to rely on public transportation or costly ride sharing apps to help her get from point A to point B. As she navigates through the next few weeks of her pregnancy, Ashley cannot wait for what the future has in store for her and her family. With her new vehicle, a green Nissan Altima, she plans to enroll in classes at a local community college, where she will work toward earning her RN.
When asked what she might say to the donor of her new vehicle, here was her reply:
“Thank you SO much! When I received the call [from Vehicles for Change] saying that I was eligible for the program, my heart dropped. I was overjoyed just thinking about the options this vehicle will present me and my family. I can’t wait for the day that I’m stable enough to help others in need. Thank you a million times over!”