Our Voice

A Letter From the CEO

 

 

 

Dear friends,

 

We may actually experience spring this year - rather than simply mud!  The weather seems to make everyone more upbeat and happy, and we are no exception.  We are so enthusiastic about the work many of you have been doing in financial fitness and working on your credit repair - it is a privilege to be a part of your dedication to learning and practicing new ways to save and manage your personal finances.  Enjoy the crocuses and daffodils, visits to the Dairy Queen, and other signs of spring in New England.  I hope you enjoy the newsletter, we love to share with you all of the exciting things going on at More Than Wheels.

 

Best wishes,

 

 

With three kids and two jobs, not having a reliable car wasn't an option for Brandy and Randy Hancock.  Because of credit issues related to medical bills, they couldn't get an affordable loan on a decent car, and kept buying inexpensive clunkers to see them through. 

 

"We used to wait to use our tax refund to buy a car each year, and ended up spending $3,000 and more every year just to have transportation," said Randy. "Those cars sometimes didn't even last a whole year."  After hearing about More Than Wheels from a friend, they both entered the program and were able to use one of the temporary transportation Bridge cars to see them through the nine months they  were in the program.

 

"The financial fitness classes showed us how we could budget our money--we didn't even realize we could save so much," said Brandy.  Now that they have graduated from the More Than Wheels program, they have an almost new 2011 Hyundai Sonata that will last them for many, many years to come.

 

"We no longer have to walk our kids to school in the snow, or rely on taxis to get our groceries.  We are so grateful for all that More Than Wheels has helped us, and we would urge anyone to do the hard work, because it is so worth it in the end!"

 

Click here to watch an interview with Brandy and Randy 

PSNH worked with the NH Center for Nonprofits to choose five worthy nonprofits to partner with and support.  More Than Wheels was selected as one of five all star nonprofit organizations out of 100 applicants! This funding will help support the Credit Repair Program throughout the New England area.

 

Are you struggling to make ends meet? You're not alone. Many families have dreams of financial well-being, but do not have access to supports and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Unexpected events such as job loss or health crises coupled with low wage jobs and higher costs of living are adding pressure to many families already struggling with debt. 

 

The CA$H Coalition of Southeastern NH invites you to a FREE financial fitness resource fair. With the right tools and supports, you can meet your financial goals! 

• Learn about local resources to help you achieve financial security 
• Ask trusted providers for personal advice at learning stations
• Attend workshops on high-interest topics

The event will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Community Campus in Portsmouth, NH. Child care will be available and light refreshments will be served.  Register today!     

 

Have You Heard?  

We have added new additions to our Facebook page!  We now have a Welcome Tab featuring videos of client, donors, and awards. You can hear from the source about how we've helped people with all different kinds of credit as well as why individuals have donated cars to our temporary transportation (Bridge) car program. 

 

We are also selecting a Fan of the Week! Each week all of our Facebook fans have to the opportunity to be deemed Fan of the Week. You can win by frequently liking, commenting, or posting on our page. So get started by liking our page and checking out our new content!

 

Grant Recipient 

 

More Than Wheels is awarded a grant from People's United Bank that will support the development of our Credit Repair Program.  This grant will have a great impact and open doors for us as we continue to expand and reach more individuals in need of our services. Through this funding we will be able to help individuals whose lives are negatively affected by unreliable transportation and predatory lending practices, gain the skills and knowledge needed to break out of this vicious cycle.