Rodriguez received a Chevy Equinox and Strait a Nissan Maxima. I m lost for words right now, Rodriguez said. I m just really thankful and I m about to deliver a child so this means so much.
Strait said the car means she won t have to ask for a ride to work, wait for the bus and can pay her bills. I m very happy, but I m very grateful for the people who stepped up and gave me the opportunity for this vehicle, Strait said. I m just really blessed.
The recycled rides program is a national initiative hosted locally by Washburn Tech each year. Recipients are chosen by a selection committee made up of Washburn Tech students and facilitated by United Way of Greater Topeka leaders.