Ann-Marie
Ann-Marie is a survivor of human trafficking, nominated to us because she was driving a car that was unreliable. She demonstrates grit, determination, tenacity, and resilience through her day job and also her part-time job as an independent delivery driver. The only thing missing was a reliable vehicle!
Gifting her a reliable vehicle also allows her to safely spend quality time with her birth children she holds relationship with through open adoption.
Not long after she received her vehicle, Ann-Marie shared this with us:
“I just wanted to reach out and at least try to express my gratitude for what you guys have done. You guys have literally changed my life! I will forever be grateful to you all. I truly couldn’t be more blessed. I hope God continues to bless you guys for what you do! Thank you again!” <3
Megan
Before receiving the gift of a vehicle through 3 & 1 Mechanical Ministries, transportation was a constant source of stress and uncertainty in my life. Every time I started my car, I prayed that it would turn on and safely get me to my destination. Over the years, I had invested thousands of dollars into repairs, yet the vehicle continued to have ongoing problems. I often felt overwhelmed, discouraged, and fearful about the future because reliable transportation felt completely out of reach. For more than a year, I had been praying for an answer to this need without knowing what that answer would look like.
When Hands Of Justice nominated me to receive a vehicle through 3 & 1 Mechanical Ministries, I was shocked and deeply humbled. I didn't even know a ministry like this existed. From the very beginning of the process, Ross and the entire staff treated me with incredible care, compassion, and intentionality. What impacted me most was how person-centered and trauma-informed they were in every interaction. They took the time to ask thoughtful questions about my preferences, genuinely listened to my feedback, and handled every detail with excellence and kindness. Through each interaction, I truly felt seen, valued, and loved by God.
Receiving this vehicle has brought tremendous peace and stability into my life. I no longer live with the daily fear of breaking down or being stranded while trying to get to work or church. Beyond meeting practical needs, this gift has restored freedom and connection in my life. I am now able to travel to visit family and friends out of town in a safe and reliable vehicle. This ministry was far more than the gift of transportation — it was a tangible expression of the love of Jesus during a season when I desperately needed hope and support.
Tiffany
Tiffany is our first client served from Empowering Women Out of Prison (EWOP). Tiffany is such a joy to talk with and has such a determined and positive spirit. While in prison, she created a business and named it after her grandson after being told she was not allowed to see him. She prayed, hired a lawyer, and hoped one day she could be reunited with him.
She left prison, got a job, bought a house with her father who she has restored relationship with, and she successfully won the ability to see all of her grandchildren again.
Her older father was driving her 45 minutes to and from her job each day, and she had limited ability to visit her grandchildren due to lack of transportation.
While she is thankful that she can have independence getting to and from work and no longer has to worry about her father driving her, she is most excited about being able to spend more time with her precious grandchildren!
Heather
We had the honor of gifting Heather a vehicle at a car show where hundreds heard the gospel and joined us in praying over her. We checked in with Heather 6 months after she received her vehicle, and she shared some exciting news! She is saving money for the first time in her life, and she is very excited to take her first vacation this summer!
Heather’s story is proof that having a reliable vehicle has the ability to positively impact a person’s financial situation. We are so humbled to be a small part of her story!
Isaiah
Isaiah is an incredibly strong young man who has faced much adversity in his life. When we met Isaiah, it was evident he was a hard working, God-fearing, respectful young man who desperately needed a vehicle. Isaiah was walking or biking to his two jobs after school and on the weekends, and, despite working hard and saving, could not afford a reliable vehicle.
Gifting him a vehicle would not only mean that he could get to work more easily, but he could drive himself to college, which he hoped to attend after graduation.
Since receiving his vehicle, we learned that Isaiah was accepted into college. He will be a first generation college student! We are so proud of him! Way to go, Isaiah!