The Salvation Army of Charlotte County has partnered with Pit Stop Auto Repair to chip in and help locals cover repair costs.
Pit Stop is currently offering discounted maintenance and repairs to those eligible. The Salvation Army will cover up to $250 per vehicle. Pit Stop will also provide discounts that may apply. Eligibility will be determined through an interview with a social worker.
Pit Stop has continued to collaborate with Salvation Army while expanding their partnership to locations across Southwest Florida.
âPeople are struggling,â said Port Charlotte Pit Stop employee Jorg Ebert. âThey may need their car to get their kids to school, to shop at the grocery store or to attend job interviews. They need a safe, reliable car in order to do so.â
Charlotte County Salvation Army offering vehicle repair assistance
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and last updated 2021-02-10 16:11:53-05
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. â The Salvation Army of Charlotte County, in partnership with Pit Stop Auto Repair, is now offering help to those in need of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Eligibility will be determined through an interview with a social worker. The Salvation Army will cover up to $250 per vehicle.
âMany of our clients depend on their vehicles for work, take kids to school, medical appointments, among many other daily tasks. As we continue to rebound from the effects of COVID-19, many individuals in our community are having to choose between basic needs and other essential services such as vehicle repairs and basic maintenance, said Captain Israel Roseno, Administrator for The Salvation Army.
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Published: February 10, 2021 11:34 AM EST
The Salvation Army of Charlotte County in partnership with Pit Stop Auto Repair are now offering help to those in need of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Client eligibility will be determined upon an interview with a social worker. The Salvation Army will cover up to $250 per vehicle.
“Many of our clients depend on their vehicles for work, take kids to school, medical appointments, among many other daily tasks. As we continue to rebound from the effects of Covid-19, many individuals in our community are having to choose between basic needs and other essential services such as vehicle repairs and basic maintenance.”