(NCC Automotive Students & Charitable Chariots Recipients - KIWA Staff photo)
Sheldon, Iowa – A donated vehicle and the skills of NCC students are helping make reliable transportation possible for another Northwest Iowa family, following Thursday morning’s presentation of the 29th “Charitable Chariot” vehicle.
Through Charitable Chariots, students in NCC’s Automotive & Light Duty Diesel and Diesel Technology programs repair and recondition donated vehicles as part of their coursework. The vehicles are then given to individuals and families in need across Northwest Iowa. The NCC-led initiative is also a SkillsUSA service project, connecting hands-on technical training with service to the community.
NCC students who worked on the car, a 2007 Buick Lucerne, along with program instructors, representatives of ATLAS of Sioux Center, the organization that selects the recipient, along with the Orange City family who received the car, were all on hand for Thursday morning’s presentation.
The family who received the car is made up of a Mother, Father, and four young children. They said the vehicle will allow Mom to take the children to the various places they need to be, while Dad is at work.
(Presentation of the keys to NCC's 29th Charitable Chariot - KIWA Staff photo)
(The family's children explore their new ride - KIWA Staff photo)
