""What we learned was transportation was the first thing. Without transportation you don't have access to a job, you don't have access to education, you don't have access to medical needs.""
""So it is a lot of pressure because you had to do it right and you have to make sure everything's torqued to spec so nothing falls apart.""
""When they tear up and cry it makes you want to tear up and cry.""
""It's not just a car. It's not just nuts and bolts. It's literally the difference between someone...""
Students from Louisa County High School repair used cars to donate to local single moms through a partnership with the non-profit 'Giving Words.' Founded in 2018, the charity addresses the critical need for transportation, which is essential for accessing jobs, education, and medical care. Students Owen Yarrington and Stephen Smith find joy and pressure in their work, understanding the emotional impact their efforts have on the recipients. Teacher Shane Robertson emphasizes the significance of cars beyond their mechanical parts, highlighting their role in changing lives.
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