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Community Action Partnership Works to Increase Self-Sufficiency in Preble County

Transportation can be a challenge in rural areas.   So, the Community Action Partnership leases cars to those in need, for minimal monthly payments. Chrissy is now able to get back and forth to not only her own cosmetology classes, but to important events in her daughters life. “I was able to go to the last parent teacher conference and it was such a relief to not have to rely on friends for rides,” said Chrissy. The loan of this car allows Chrissy to continue her education and save up money for a car of her own. “It really helps me stand on my own two feet again.   It is a great comfort to know that I have my own transportation, especially if I need it in an emergency.   Before the Community Action Partnership leased me this car, I was imposing on friends and classmates for rides to and from work and school.   Now, I can work a more flexible schedule, be at school whenever I need to be and I am able to go to all of my daughters school activities.”

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