Apply now for ‘Wheels of Hope’

One deserving Mat-Su resident will win a quality pre-owned vehicle just in time for Christmas, thanks to “Wheels of Hope,” a program sponsored by Alaska Family Services, Inc. and the Mat-Su Valley NAPA Auto Care Center Owners Group.

Local NAPA Auto Care Center owners donated the 2001 Dodge Stratus featured in the giveaway. They also inspected it and made all necessary repairs.

“Overall the vehicle is just in excellent shape. It should be fairly trouble-free,” said Brian Lansdale, president of the owners group.

Alaska Family Services, a local nonprofit agency, will select the winning family.

“We’re looking for someone from the Mat-Su Borough who is down on their luck and in dire need of a vehicle,” said Donn Bennice, Alaska Family Services president and chief executive officer.

“Wheels of Hope” applications are available online at akafs.org. Hard copies are also available at any of the NAPA Auto Care Centers in the Valley and at all Alaska Family Services locations.

Completed applications, along with a 150-word narrative demonstrating need, must be received by 4 p.m., Dec. 14.

The car will be presented at 11 a.m. Dec. 21 at the Mat-Su Special Santa distribution center, located at4721 E. Bogard Rd., Wasilla.

For more information, call 746-6131.