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EMPOWERING NEWCOMERS SINCE 2010
Past Donations
At 30 vehicle transfers and counting, donors like you have made an incredible impact on dozens of individuals and families. Read some of their stories below.
Clinton
Clinton arrived in the US in 2024. He works to support his mother and younger siblings and had been commuting by bus over 4 hours per day. His job was put in jeopardy when the buses were delayed and he was given a warning at his place of employment. Clinton not only received a car from Re:Source's Wheels to Work program but was able to secure his driver's license after completing 10 hours of in-car practice with Re:Source staff.
Turki Family
Resettled to Cleveland from Syria, two of the Turki family's three children use motorized wheelchairs. Loading the children into a small car for outings and trips to and from school had caused significant strain for their father and the whole family. A donor reached out with a van built specifically for wheelchair access, and we were able to transfer it directly to the Turki family, making a huge impact on the family's quality of life.
Horot Family
Three members of the large Horot family were able to get jobs as a result of this car as they worked to start a life in the US after arriving from Ukraine. “We couldn't even dream that we would be lucky enough to get a car!" For them, the best part of the car was being able to take the whole family to church together.
Asma
Asma had recently arrived from Afghanistan when she received a donated car. She lost her husband in the war, and she was looking after her children and mother. She used the car to get a job and get started in life in the US. She remarked, “Here a car is as necessary as a pair of sandals.”
Car 10
Two families recently arriving from Ukraine received this car to begin starting a new life with work, school, and English classes. “We couldn't even dream that we would be lucky enough to get a car! When we were informed that we were given a Toyota Avalon, our happiness knew no end!”
Panchuk Family
This family of four was struggling as recent arrivals from Ukraine when they were unable to get a job. Mrs. Panchuk called the car a “miracle.” Crucially, Mr. Panchuk was able to start employment as a direct result of receiving the car.
Nawale
Nawale is the eldest of a family of ten from Sudan. The father works from Sunday through Friday as a truck driver, and the family had no source of transportation during the week until Nawale received this donation. The car also helps Nawale get to classes at Tri-C and to clients for her own small business.
Mohammad and Family
Thanks to a donated vehicle, Mohammad is now able to go to work, take his kids to school, and handle the day to day like doctor’s appointments. “I thank everybody involved in this donation for making my life easier.”
Faqiri Family
Mr. Faqiri was the sole provider of a family of five with three kids under the age of five. Before the car, he had to ride his bike to work 90 minutes each way, including in the snow, and he had to walk to and from the grocery store for his family. “Me and my whole family were so happy and couldn’t believe that we got a car.”
Qazizada family
This car helped transform the life of the Qazizada family. Mr. Qazizada said, “I just want to thank everyone who was involved in getting this car to me and my family, and appreciate all the great and amazing work you all do."
Fawad and Family
Fawad had recently arrived from Afghanistan when he received his car. We followed up two years later, and he still had the car. He said that “The car brought stability to my life,” as he built a new life and took care of his family.
Ms. Nasiri
Ms. Nasiri had arrived in Cleveland from Afghanistan by herself. She was struggling to get by in Cleveland when she received her car, and she was able to resume her studies in college because of the car.
Daniel
Daniel received this car as a donation from the fleet of the Ursuline Sisters. He used the car to take himself, his sister, and a friend to school every day. He also used the car to pursue photography and gig work. His family had moved to Dayton, and he is able to visit them during school break to see them.
Fatima
Fatima and her husband had to wake up every day at 5:00am in order to take two buses to get to work, leaving their kids on their own to get ready for school. This car has been a life changing asset.
“My youngest son always was interested in joining after school activities, and due to not having a car, I was not able to enroll him in any activities. Every since i got the car my son who is a 5th grader has joined basketball, and his dream game squash!”
“My youngest son always was interested in joining after school activities, and due to not having a car, I was not able to enroll him in any activities. Every since i got the car my son who is a 5th grader has joined basketball, and his dream game squash!”
Asadik
Asadik uses his car to look after his family from Sudan, which includes eight siblings, his mother, and his wife and two year old daughter. He works full time and attends college classes part time.
Blandine
Blandine is a single mother who works full time as a case worker while she pursues a Master’s Degree in Criminology.
“I would like to thank the donors from the bottom of my heart for their donation. The vehicle is a form of hope on wheels. It was the rainbow at the end of the storm when it seemed like the rain would never stop.”
“I would like to thank the donors from the bottom of my heart for their donation. The vehicle is a form of hope on wheels. It was the rainbow at the end of the storm when it seemed like the rain would never stop.”
Akhtar Family
The Akhtar family arrived here in March of 2024 with a family of six, kids aged 3, 7, 9, and 10. The first thing most families do upon arrival is buy a car in order to get a job. The Akhtars borrowed money from friends and family to scrape together enough savings for a car, but it was stolen soon after. With a donated car, Mr. Akhtar was able to begin working and settle his family in their new home.
Irene
Irene has been a part of Re:Source programming for many years. He uses his donated car to pursue an apprenticeship in carpentry and to help with his family.
Amiri Family
The Amiri family was one of the last families out of Kabul in 2021. Their car will be used for work, school, and everything in between.
Alina
Alina arrived in Cleveland with her family from Ukraine. She uses the car for her job and to pursue her studies in nursing at Tri C. She is also able to help out at home and take her brother to school and after school activities.
Boche
Boche arrived in the United States from Sudan with his family, including three siblings. An honor student and member of ROTC in high school, Boche works and attends CSU thanks to his donated car.
Neema
The oldest of 7 siblings, Neema works full time as a home health aide and also attends school full time with a 4.0 gpa. Unfortunately, the first car Neema received was a lemon but we were able to replace it soon after with a car that has remained a reliable source of transportation for Neema and her family.
Matiullah and Family
Matiullah arrived in the United States in 2024 with his wife and four children, after leaving Afghanistan in 2021 and spending three years in refugee camps. Not only does he need the car to get a job, but he can also use the car to take his kids to school, activities, appointments, and more.
Milad
Milad is the father of two children and was resettled to Cleveland with his wife and children from Afghanistan. Milad was able to secure employment with a local company and had purchased a car to get to work and take care of any family needs. Unfortunately the used car he purchased had major engine problems and soon became inoperable. This presented a real challenge for the stability of the family going forward. Milad was able to receive a car through the Wheels to Work program and has been able to continue his employment.
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