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Mamma’s Hands receives “Retired” Van from King County
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Agency helps women and children in crisis
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| Councilmember Lambert with Mamma’s Hands Executive Director Amy Hardebeck (4th from right) and clients of the agency. Lambert delivered a “retired” County van to Mamma’s Hands, which aids women and children in crisis. |
Women and children in crisis will benefit from the donation of a surplus van from the King County Metro Vanpool Program.
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, who represents District 3 in northeast King County, presented the keys of the “retired” van to Amy Hardebeck, Executive Director of Mamma’s Hands and House of Hope.
“Mamma’s Hands does such caring and life-changing work with women in crisis,” said Councilmember Lambert. “I’m confident that this van will be put to good use. They have big plans to use it for many day to day tasks that will lighten their load and assist in their work. I’m thrilled that it will be used so extensively.”
Earlier this year, the Metropolitan King County Council approved donating three retired vans in each of the nine council districts to agencies that provide transportation assistance to local governments, community programs, senior citizens and young people.
The mission of Mamma’s Hands is to help those in crisis regain their self-respect and help them overcome obstacles on the path to success. Executive Director Hardebeck said, “The staff and residents of the House of Hope extend our humble gratitude to Councilmember Kathy Lambert and King County Metro for the generous donation of the Chevy Uplander minivan. This vehicle will have a significant impact on our ability to fulfill our mission in helping our residents and their children be the best they can be.”
“I enjoyed delivering the van, meeting some of the residents and seeing how it will be used.” Lambert said. “I’m confident that this van has many years of productive service left and it has gone to a very deserving group. I admire their work and commitment.”
In 1995, the County Council began donating retired vans to non-profit groups for the transportation of low-income clients. That donation effort has grown to include both non-profits and local governments. The vans now meet the transportation needs of low-income clients, youth, the elderly and the disabled.
The vanpool program provides mobility for a diverse array of King County residents, supports the positive work of various local organizations, and relieves traffic congestion by reducing the need for single-occupancy vehicles. Interested organizations can contact Councilmember Lambert’s office at 206-477-1003 or kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov