Sign up begins for annual ‘Wheels of Hope’ program

MAT-SU — Mat-Su Valley/Eagle River NAPA Auto Parts Stores have partnered with Alaska Family Services again this year to donate a vehicle to a needy family through the “Wheels of Hope” program.

This year, NAPA Auto Parts stores are donating a 2003 Subaru Forester to the program. Magnum Motors of Wasilla inspected the vehicle and donated any necessary repairs.

To nominate a deserving family, fill out a nomination form and attach a short testimonial (150 words or less) on why you are nominating the family.

Applications are available at Mat-Su Valley NAPA Auto Parts Stores in Eagle River, Big Lake, Wasilla and Palmer, and at Magnum Motors in Wasilla and Alaska Family Services in Palmer.

Applications are due by 4 p.m., Dec. 15. Return completed forms to the Alaska Family Services office, or to NAPA Auto Parts in Palmer, ATTN Andy Rogers, or fax forms to 746-1177.

Alaska Family Services will select the winner and the vehicle will be awarded at 4 p.m., Dec. 19 at the Alaska Family Services Special Santa Program, 830 Chugach St., Palmer.