CommunityThursday, November 5
A Mooresville Navy veteran gets a refurbished Toyota Highlander through Recycled Rides
The 5AM Statesville team
If you need some good news: Navy veteran Delvin Allen received a refurbished 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE on Oct. 6 through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides program. It was presented at Maaco's Mooresville location.
- Donated by Allstate, refurbished by Maaco
- Nominated by: Veterans Bridge Home
- Navy service: began in 2014
- Before: relied on rideshare for his children's school and appointments
Allen had been without a car for years. Veterans Bridge Home's Dwayne Wells said Allen first asked for help with something else, and they then found transportation was a big need for him.
5 milesAllen walked to the unveiling, NABC's Alan Dietz said
Allen had been without a car for years.
Source: Queen City News
“This vehicle means happiness; it means more genuine, loving times together at a faster pace. I can attend more events with my children.”
Since 2007, the program has donated more than 3,850 refurbished vehicles nationwide. If you're a veteran, a monthly veterans breakfast at Another Broken Egg Café in Ballantyne is free for first-timers.
Recycled Rides has donated more than 3,850 vehicles
- 3,850+
- refurbished vehicles donated since 2007
- 2021
- model year of Allen's Toyota Highlander XSE
Source: Lake Norman Publications
Sources: Lake Norman Publications, Queen City News