As a social worker, Cathy Heying did what she could to help people in tough situations. Often a vehicle was involved. “I kept hearing similar stories,” she said: Cars would break down, and their owners couldn’t afford the repair.
Star Tribune: Twin Cities social worker learns auto repair to help folks in need

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The Lift Garage is an affordable nonprofit auto repair shop based in Minneapolis, MN. Aimed to move low-income Minnesotans out of poverty and homelessness, The Lift Garage provides low-cost car repair, free pre-purchase inspections, and honest advice that supports our community on the road to more secure lives.
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