Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Drive and Thrive: Supporting Veterans with Reliable Transportation with Danielle Fox
Drive and Thrive: Supporting Veterans with Reliable Transportation with Danielle Fox
Drive and Thrive: Supporting Veterans with Reliable Transportation with Danielle Fox
Thursday 9th January 2025
Danielle Fox discusses Drive and Thrive, a programme offering free car repairs to veterans, highlighting the importance of reliable transportation.
17 minutes
Inspiring
Supportive
Informative
Compassionate
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Overview:
Categories:
Body & Mind
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
64 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Drive and Thrive: Transforming Veterans' Lives with Reliable Transportation
Episode Overview
- Drive and Thrive offers free car repairs for veterans.
- Partnerships with local mechanics ensure no labour costs.
- Reliable transportation helps veterans maintain independence.
- Car clinics provide essential vehicle maintenance services.
- Empower Wheels programme aims to expand support.
Transportation above all things.
If you're keen to hear how reliable transportation can transform the lives of veterans, this episode of Untold Valor is a must-listen. Danielle Fox, the Director of Community Engagement and Development at Sauers Cares, joins the podcast to discuss their innovative initiative, Drive and Thrive. This programme aims to support veterans by providing crucial car repairs and maintenance, ensuring they have dependable transportation for their daily needs.
From oil changes to brake pad replacements, the car clinic offers a range of services at no cost, thanks to generous partnerships with local mechanics like Kohler Automotive. Danielle shares her journey in the nonprofit sector and how Sauers Cares is making a tangible difference in the community. She also highlights the importance of transportation in helping veterans maintain their independence and access essential services.
The episode dives into the various challenges veterans face and how something as simple as a working vehicle can significantly impact their quality of life. With anecdotes about her stepdad, a Vietnam veteran, Danielle underscores the real-world implications of their work. So, if you're interested in learning more about how you can support veterans or if you know someone who might benefit from these services, this episode provides all the details you need.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that sheds light on the power of community and the importance of reliable transportation.