Our Voice
A Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,
Summer in New England - the freshly picked strawberries, the ice cream cones, the ocean, lakes and mountains - we are very lucky to live is such a beautiful region of the country. Welcome to our summer newsletter - we are seeing continued strong demand for our services, and are so proud to watch each and every person we are working with gain better control of their finances and get that great car that is so needed for themselves and their families. We are grateful to share a story about how our services have impacted the Harrison family (article below). It would not be possible for us to help as many people if it weren't for our wonderful partners that we are so fortunate to be working with. Don't forget that if you have a car that can be donated, or know someone else who can donate a car, that one car will help many gain their financial freedom.
I wish you all a wonderful summer.
Terri Steingrebe, CEO More Than Wheels |
Success Story: Sarah and Allan Harrison
Sarah and Allan have been married for over six years now and have an 18 month old daughter. In 2006 they moved to Tennessee for Sarah's new teaching job and Allan began working there at a Drug and Alcohol Council. After being in TN for less than a year Allan was diagnosed with stage IV liver disease. In addition, he had to undergo two knee surgeries, a shoulder surgery, and then 48 weeks of Interferon injections for his liver disease. He had countless biopsies, an MRI and many other medical procedures.
"I had to take pills that you couldn't even touch with your hands because of how potent they were. My liver was so damaged that when they took a biopsy, it disintegrated before they could do any testing on it. We were told I only had a 25% chance I'd live, so we stopped caring about anything else. We would take from one account to pay another and wouldn't pay attention to any bills unless they were past due." - Allan
Thankfully after the Interferon injections Allan was cured of liver disease. Sarah and Allan moved back to Exeter, NH and began staying with Sarah's mother. They had their lives and future to look forward to together, but their finances and credit had taken a huge hit which resulted in a downward spiral from the medical issues they had faced. Sarah and Allan saw a poster for More Than Wheels and called because they needed a reliable car, their 1999 Pontiac Grand AM was on its last leg. They had no idea that they would be getting much more than just a car from More Than Wheels when they made that first call... continue reading
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Twive and Receive
A One Day Fundraising Campaign
On June 14th, generous donors put More Than Wheels in the top third of over 200 nonprofits representing their cities during a nationwide, 24-hour fundraising competition. More Than Wheels was chosen to represent Manchester - the only New Hampshire community to take part - for Twive & Receive, a day of fundraising through social media sponsored by the online fundraising platform Razoo.com. Raising nearly $800, More Than Wheels supporters helped mark Manchester, and all of New Hampshire, as one of the most charitable parts of the country.
Thank you for your support!
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New Lending Partner in Massachusetts
Mass Bay Credit Union
We are proud to announce our new lending partner in Massachusetts, Mass Bay Credit Union! Originally chartered in 1936, Mass Bay Credit Union is a not-for-profit, full-service financial institution that provides the highest level of service and personal attention to all of its members. Mass Bay Credit Union serves over 16,000 members, manages over $180 million in assets, and operates under the Credit Union ideal of "People Helping People." MBCU is continually striving to expand and refine product and service offerings to best meet members' needs, Mass Bay is also dedicated to offering these services at the most competitive rates and unsurpassed value. This partnership will provide Massachusetts resident with greater access to affordable loans!
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The Difference Our Volunteers Make Phone calls, problem-solving, and letter-sending are all in a day's work for volunteers at More Than Wheels. In the past few months, volunteers have contributed over 100 hours and made a huge difference in the organization. By directing incoming calls and assisting with administrative tasks, our wonderful volunteers have given More Than Wheels staff, especially our hard-working Intake team, added capacity to serve our clients. Our volunteers have come from different organizations and walks of life. We are grateful to our partner volunteer agencies - Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), Volunteer New Hampshire, and National Able - for referring such great volunteers, ranging from college students to those long-retired. They have done fantastic work and will continue to be a vital part of our organization! To become find out more about volunteering opportunities at More Than Wheels CLICK HERE |
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What do you want to see on Facebook?
We currently have 259 fans on our Facebook page, but we're always looking for new ways to grow. We vary posts from articles about sub-prime lending and car care tips to fun pictures and fill-in-the-blanks. But what we really want to know is what type of content would you like to see us post? Send us a message, post on our timeline, or comment on one of our posts to tell us what you want to see.
If you haven't already become a fan, press the button below to see all different types of interesting stuff happening on our page and give us your feedback too!
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We're on the Radio!
We recently had the privilege of being featured on two radio shows! Our CEO, Terri Steingrebe, was on WZID's Eye on New Hampshire discussing our Credit Repair Program as well as WTPL's Green Scene to talk about how our services help to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a greener tomorrow. Keep an eye on our website's news feed for links to listen to these shows! A big thank you goes out to our partners at PSNH who have helped to make this possible!
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Refer a Friend!
Alumni who refer friends to More Than Wheels become eligible to receive cash payments immediately! Whether they have perfect credit or need a little help figuring out their finances, our car-buying experts will:
- Help them find the car that fits their needs.
- Negotiate with the dealer and the bank on their behalf to get the lowest price and interest rate.
- Help them save on gas and repairs with a reliable, fuel-efficient car.
Tell them to call
to apply!
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| Summerize Your Car
Even before you pack those beach towels, your suntan lotion (45 spf for the kids) and your inner tubes, here are some tips on getting your car ready for summer driving. 1. Check your radiator and radiator hoses - the cooling system works harder in the summer. 2. Check your air filter - it may be time to replace it. 3. Check the tread in your tires - especially for rainy driving. 4. You may need a radiator 'flush'. Coolant is especially important in summer, so your engines don't overheat. 5. Replace old wiper blades and fill your wiper fluid (to get ready for those BUGS!) |
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Donate Your Vehicle!
Donating your car to More Than Wheels helps local families:
By donating your used car to our temporary transportation program you could earn the maximum car tax deduction!
Easy car pick-up is just a call or click away!
Call 1-866-455-2522
or visit
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