Wheels Has Found
a New Home
TRANSWORD BUILDING
4100 West Kennedy Blvd. Suite 130
Tampa Florida 33609
We are so excited to announce that we have found a new space to sublease in the Transworld building and should be moved in by October 9th.
Please Help Us Get Back On the Road
in Our New Space
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIS WEEK
and WEEKEND at our office to
help us pack.
We will be here from 9:00-4:00 at 5420 W Cypress St Tampa 33607 in Westshore area.
Let us know if you can help by sending an email to Susan Jacobs at info@wheelsofsuccess.org
Kiwanis Club of Tampa
Builds A Car for Marvette
Marvette was presented with the keys to her “New to Her” low mileage 2001 Lexus ES300
by Kiwanis Club of Tampa
Friday, September 22nd at 4:30 PM at
Wheels of Success’ office.
This vehicle presentation would not have been possible without the Build-A-Car Funding from Kiwanis Club of Tampa to get her “New to Her” vehicle road ready.
Marvette was referred to Wheels of Success through our referral agency partner Metropolitan Ministries. She is currently working as a retail cashier using public transportation as her only means to get to work. Most days she and her daughter have to leave 2 hours ahead of time just to get her daughter to school and herself to work on time. After spending almost 30 hours a week on average on the bus, with keys to her “New to Her” vehicle will allow Marvette to work more hours to support her and her daughter’s independence.
Sometimes the Key to Success
Is Simply… a Key
“With a reliable vehicle my hard work is paying off with a brighter future for myself and my child”
Mary a single mother was referred to Wheels of Success in 2016 by Metropolitan Ministries. At the time she was struggling to get to work without a reliable vehicle and struggling to support herself and her young daughter.
She also had no support system to help her as she has no family or extended family located in Florida. Public transportation was not an option due to her 5:30 am work start time, as bus schedules do not start early enough for her to arrive to work on time.
Mary received the keys to a “New to Her” low mileage 2000 Nissan Maxima in May 2016 thanks to Build-A-Car funding from our Champion Sponsor AAA. “Now with a reliable vehicle all my loyalty, honesty and hard work are paying off with a brighter future for myself and my child”. Since receiving her “New to Her” vehicle Mary is able to get to work on time to support her family and also frequently works overtime. She now feels that she can be the best parent possible to her daughter both financially and by being fully active in her life- taking her to activities, church events, teacher conferences and much more. As a result of all her hard work we are pleased to announce that Mary has completed Wheels of Success’ 1 year program by paying off her vehicle and receiving the title. Her future and her daughter’s future are bright and her Wheels vehicle is still getting her everywhere she needs to go.
Thank you,
Mary
Special Thanks to AAA Auto Group for providing the funding to get Mary’s
“New to Her” vehicle repaired and back on the road.
Help Us Help Nikita Who is in Urgent of Need Reliable Wheels
Nikita is in desperate need of a reliable vehicle as soon as possible to remain employed.
Nikita is a veteran and single mother who was referred to Wheels of Success through Metropolitan Ministries. Her car has been broken down for over 3 months and is not worth repairing, so Nikita struggles to get to work daily. She does everything she can to get to work, whether it is taking the bus or getting rides from co-workers but she is on final notice from her employer because of her transportation issues.
Due to lack of transportation she and her 3 children are displaced and do not have their own safe place to live. She is in desperate need of a reliable vehicle as soon as possible to remain employed. With a reliable vehicle she will be able to get to work, regain her independence and hopefully find a place to call home for her and her children.
BUILD-A-CAR [http://www.wheelsofsuccess.org/]
You Can Help Working Families get their “Keys to Success”
By Donating Today to
Help Build-A-Car!
Click here to DONATE NOW: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=kD02s88Iewizl68wemkQ1gjVPxz1QBcKsFdwO2050MGxvTfRcMDc_yKFJn91n64Q5ASVfG&country.x=US&locale.x=US
Upcoming Event
Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017
WHEN: Tuesday, October 10th
7 PM – 10 PM
Bingo Starting at 7:30
WHERE:
Hamburger Mary’s
Bar & Grille
1600 E 7th Ave, 33605 Tampa
Tuesday Night Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s Benefitting Wheels of Success.
$10 donation cover charge includes 10 games (100% of the proceeds go to Wheels of
Success). Play for a chance to win prizes! Required $10 food and/or drink minimum
purchase. There will also be a 50/50 raffle drawing but you do not need to be present
to win.
RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED RSVP by contacting Susan Jacobs at info@wheelsofsuccess.org
or
(813) 995-5040.
We suggest arriving at least 30 minutes beforehand to enjoy dinner
before the Bingo Fun starting at 7:30 pm.
100% of all donations received from this event will go towards Wheels of Success
to support our mission of providing transportation solutions to “Keep Working Families
Working”. Learn More [https://www.facebook.com/events/1404117613015694/] or be reminded
of the event by joining our FB Event Page. [https://www.facebook.com/events/1404117613015694/]
Previous Event
Brew Bus Brewing – August 9, 2017
It was an evening of fun, food and drinks while supporting Wheels of Success. At
7:00 PM Wheels of Success presented a “New to Him” vehicle to Kameron, a shining
example of strength & courage, who will soon exit the Foster Care system. Kameron
wouldn’t have been able to continue his journey of success at Hillsborough Community
College without reliable wheels. Kameron was referred to us by Family Resources’
“SafePlace2Btoo- LGBTQ Program”, which provides an affirming & safe space for youth
to be their authentic self while providing a roadmap towards self-sufficiency.
This vehicle presentation would not have been possible without the generosity of
a Kiwanis club of Tampa Bay member who donated
the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier that was presented to Kameron and 10 News who provided
the funding to get this car back on the road.
Click Here to go to the Article and Watch the Video from 10 News [http://www.wtsp.com/life/donation-gives-teen-wheels-of-success/463285051]
CALLING ALL CARS
Running or not donate your car to Wheels of Success
You receive the greatest tax advantage for your donation because we try not sell
your car at auction but present it to a family so you can deduct the fair market
value of the vehicle.
Find Out How to Donate A Car [https://cm2wheels.neworg.com/Default.asp?PageNum=62]
Call (813) 995-5040 to learn more.
www.wheelsofsuccess.org [http://www.wheelsofsuccess.org/want-to-help/index.html]