Washburn Tech prepares to gift another ride

A new sense of independence will be enjoyed by the recipient of a refurbished automobile at the next Recycled Rides presentation set for 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, in Building K on the Washburn Tech campus at 5724 SW Huntoon St.  

At the event, a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country minivan will be gifted to a local family or community organization in need. This will be the 33rd vehicle given in the Topeka community by Washburn Tech’s Recycled Rides program.

Nonprofit groups in the community encourage qualified individuals or groups to apply for the program. Applications are reviewed by a committee of student volunteers coordinated in association with the United Way of Greater Topeka and Washburn Tech.  

Washburn Tech was the first educational institution in the nation to participate in Recycled Rides, a National Auto Body Council program. Instructors and students from the auto service and collision repair programs team up with community volunteers to refurbish donated vehicles and get them on the road again.