Kerr Cares for Kids, the charitable foundation of Kerr Drug, is reaching out to the community in a new way by donating used company vehicles that are in good condition to Wheels4Hope. The nonprofit agency recycles the cars and places the vehicles with low-wage earning families in the community to provide affordable transportation.

“Without reliable, affordable transportation, families will struggle to find work, stay employed, go to school and care for their children,” says Anthony “Tony” Civello, CEO of Kerr Drug. “All of those factors affect a family’s health and as a community pharmacy, Kerr Drug wants to do whatever it can to improve the health of the people in our community.”

Wheels4Hope finds the families to use the donated cars by referrals through partnerships with 15 organizations including Habitat for Humanity, StepUp Ministry, Raleigh Rescue Mission and the Red Cross. Volunteer mechanics repair the vehicles. Donors receive tax deductions for the vehicles.

Wheels4Hope requires a recipient to pay $500 for his or her car and be responsible for title and transfer fees.

Wheels4Hope also stands behind each vehicle with a six-month warranty.