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Rolling Start provides independence

Rolling Start provides independence
Rolling Start N.C. recently presented a 2005 VW Jetta to a single woman living on disability who has not had her own vehicle for four years. 
 
After years of relative isolation, many Jackson County trolley rides, and lots of walks to Ingles and back, she will have her freedom and independence back.  Now that she has her own transportation, she hopes to start volunteering with local charities to help others in need.
 
This is the 13th vehicle presented this year by Rolling Start NC, a local 501 (c)(3) charity that refurbishes donated vehicles and gives them to local people and families in need.
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