Transformation through Transportation

Heritage Donates 20 Vehicles to Help Baltimore Families in Need
Heritage donated 20 vehicles to Baltimore families in need through Vehicles for Change. The presentation, held on November 1st, provided 20 families an opportunity to transform their lives. The vehicles will make it easier for folks to get to their job, transport their kids to and from after school activities, and more.
Vehicles for Change is an organization that strives to empower families with financial challenges to achieve economic and personal independence through car ownership. Since 1999, VFC has awarded 5,400 cars to low-income families that are brought to their attention by social services agencies. They guarantee low-interest car loans and provide orientation courses on car ownership.
MileOne CEO Steve Fader, along with Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, presented the cars to the 20 families at the ceremony. The following individuals were able to present a car to a family, and then review basic car ownership facts to keep them safely on the road:
- Scott Fader, COO
- Constantine Spivak, Division President
- Hal Perez, Regional Sales Director
- Michael Barnes, Regional Sales Director
- Mike Zalowski, Regional Service Director
- Mike Schildt, Regional Service Director
- Rob Long, Toyota Catonsville GM
- Bill Starr, Honda Parkville GM
- Phil Stillman, Chevy Buick Owings Mills GM
- Brad Scammell, CDJR and Volkswagen Parkville GM
- Dan Matysek, Director of Operations
- Kory Kennedy, Special Finance Director
- Sarah Udelhofen, Internet Sales Director
- Terra Hopson, Creative Director
- Jenna Chaney, Digital Marketing Director
- Housh Karimabadi, Sr. Director of Business Intelligence
- Katrina Pemberton, Director of Advertising
- Danielle Szarka, Regional Marketing Manager
- Jenny Ruth, Fixed Operations Marketing Manager
- Laura Doherty, Regional Marketing Coordinator
MileOne CEO Steve Fader with Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh
From left to right: Kory Kennedy, Heritage Director of Finance and Insurance Sarah Udelhofen, Heritage Internet Director, Phil Stillman, General Manager of Chevy Buick Owings Mills, Brad Scammell, General Manager of CDJR and Volkswagen Parkville
Car recipient with Heritage Regional Sales Director Michael Barnes