Second SCC Student Receives Vehicle Through Partnership
Two needy students, two new modes of transportation.
Brittany Williams, an Academic Transfer student at Southeast Community College, became the second SCC student in two months to receive a vehicle through a partnership between the College and St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Lincoln.
Williams, 21, was presented the keys to a Chevrolet Cavalier Oct. 9 during a brief ceremony on SCC's Lincoln Campus.
Rhiannon Volk, 32, a Business Administration student, was presented a 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix in August.
The Oct. 9 donation was part of a program St. Mark's created four years ago titled "Transportation for Humanity." Since its inception, the church has received occasional donations of vehicles that are suitable for repair. The vehicles are fixed and then given free of charge to people in the community who have demonstrated a need for reliable transportation but cannot afford it. Larry Haughton, a 1964 graduate of SCC's auto body program in Milford and a member of St. Mark's, presented Williams with the keys and title.
Brad Swiggart, a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual Insurance and a member of St. Mark's, was instrumental in starting "Transportation for Humanity" and keeping it going.
"I'm a real car guy," Swiggart said. "We acquire suitable transportation from just about any means we can get it. Then we try to match the car up with needy people."
SCC students are among several beneficiaries of the program, Swiggart said. Other recipients of vehicles include People's City Mission, Friendship Home and Fresh Start.
"It's a great program," Swiggart said. "We've given vehicles to some international students at SCC. You talk about people who appreciate something. There are so many needy people who are deserving of these cars. It makes a huge difference in their lives."
Dave Sonenberg, dean of student services/financial aid at SCC, said student services personnel are responsible for locating needy students.
"Typically, it's a person experiencing economic hardship and transportation issues," Sonenberg said.
Williams was having difficulty getting to her job at the Target store at 56th and Highway 2, Sonenberg said.
"She's a nice person, very sharp and intelligent," Sonenberg said.
To be considered, people are required to complete and submit a form to St. Mark's. Recipients are required to carry liability insurance on the vehicle, have a valid driver's license and have the ability to pay all costs associated with registering the vehicle. Vehicles are presented "as-is" and without warranty.
Anyone with a vehicle they would like to contribute, or who knows of a deserving family in need of it, is asked to contact Tyra Tate, executive assistant to the senior pastor at St. Mark's, at (402) 489-8885.
For more information, contact:
Stu Osterthun
Administrative Director of Public Information and Marketing
(402) 323-3401
sosterthun@southeast.edu
Brittany Williams, an Academic Transfer student at Southeast Community College, became the second SCC student in two months to receive a vehicle through a partnership between the College and St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Lincoln.
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Brittany Williams receives keys to her new mode of transportation from Larry Haughton, a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. |
Rhiannon Volk, 32, a Business Administration student, was presented a 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix in August.
The Oct. 9 donation was part of a program St. Mark's created four years ago titled "Transportation for Humanity." Since its inception, the church has received occasional donations of vehicles that are suitable for repair. The vehicles are fixed and then given free of charge to people in the community who have demonstrated a need for reliable transportation but cannot afford it. Larry Haughton, a 1964 graduate of SCC's auto body program in Milford and a member of St. Mark's, presented Williams with the keys and title.
Brad Swiggart, a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual Insurance and a member of St. Mark's, was instrumental in starting "Transportation for Humanity" and keeping it going.
"I'm a real car guy," Swiggart said. "We acquire suitable transportation from just about any means we can get it. Then we try to match the car up with needy people."
SCC students are among several beneficiaries of the program, Swiggart said. Other recipients of vehicles include People's City Mission, Friendship Home and Fresh Start.
"It's a great program," Swiggart said. "We've given vehicles to some international students at SCC. You talk about people who appreciate something. There are so many needy people who are deserving of these cars. It makes a huge difference in their lives."
Dave Sonenberg, dean of student services/financial aid at SCC, said student services personnel are responsible for locating needy students.
"Typically, it's a person experiencing economic hardship and transportation issues," Sonenberg said.
Williams was having difficulty getting to her job at the Target store at 56th and Highway 2, Sonenberg said.
"She's a nice person, very sharp and intelligent," Sonenberg said.
To be considered, people are required to complete and submit a form to St. Mark's. Recipients are required to carry liability insurance on the vehicle, have a valid driver's license and have the ability to pay all costs associated with registering the vehicle. Vehicles are presented "as-is" and without warranty.
Anyone with a vehicle they would like to contribute, or who knows of a deserving family in need of it, is asked to contact Tyra Tate, executive assistant to the senior pastor at St. Mark's, at (402) 489-8885.
For more information, contact:
Stu Osterthun
Administrative Director of Public Information and Marketing
(402) 323-3401
sosterthun@southeast.edu
