01/19/2026
GROW Concord (http://www. growconcord.org/)) has been lifted up in ways we never could have imagined. Donors, volunteers, funders, community networks, farms sharing fresh produce, and housing partners have all shown up with open hearts—and we feel that generosity every single day. We are deeply grateful.
Because of this support, GROW has grown. And with that growth comes more meals cooked, more people reached, more jackets handed out on cold mornings, and more moments of connection with neighbors who are living outside and too often unseen.
Every day, our vehicle is how we connect. It carries hot dinners packed carefully into hot boxes so meals arrive warm and dignified. It carries fresh produce, hygiene supplies, clothing, tents, blankets, and other essentials. In the winter, it carries coats and jackets that help someone make it through the night.
It also carries people—back and forth to sobriety meetings, medical appointments, housing interviews, and other critical services that can change the course of a life. For many, that ride is the difference between missing an opportunity and taking a step forward.
Right now, all of that fits into a Hyundai Tucson. It has been a wonderful vehicle for a young organization and has survived four years of rugged daily use for which we’re grateful for how far it’s carried us. But as our reach has expanded, it simply can’t hold everything we need—or everyone we need to help—safely and consistently.
The vehicle we are hoping for also needs to be mechanically sound. GROW Concord directs its funding toward services, and our all-volunteer teams already generously contribute their time, energy, and even their own vehicles to help us meet the need. To continue growing responsibly, we are seeking a reliable vehicle that won’t require significant upkeep and can carry us through the next several years of growth.
So, we’re putting this out into the universe with hope and humility: if there is a larger, dependable vehicle in need of a new home, GROW Concord would be honored to receive it as a donation. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, vehicle donations may be tax-deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines.
Thank you for believing in this work, and for helping us continue to meet people where they are—sometimes literally—with food, warmth, dignity, and care. 💜
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