We can't tell her story better than Chrystal herself who sent us this "thank you:"

"To [the Charity Reimagined Team] and Violet’s donor, (and all the people behind the scenes who I didn’t get to meet!!),

I have drafted and deleted this several times and finally just decided to write a heartfelt thank you. I know it’s long…I’m sorry for that...

When [I was] told... about Rides for a Reason and Charity Reimagined, I had just had my car repossessed. I was oddly at peace with it; I’d lived in that car, I’d been beaten up by my ex boyfriend in that car, I’d survived, and I’d finally chosen life in that car. 

I’d made the decision that I wasn’t in a place financially to save it from repossession—and it was also the last remaining symbol of a life I’d left behind. I needed to let it go and move on, however that looked. 

I’ve worked really hard to get where I’m at in my life. Everything is going so well. The biggest obstacle for me has been not having a car. I didn’t need somebody to give me a car—I just needed someone to see me for what I am, what I am doing, and to help me a little bit. 

Things as simple as buying groceries become even more expensive and difficult without a vehicle. I was doordashing toilet paper in the winter to avoid walking with it in the sloppy, wet snow. I have the work ethic and I earn a good income, but my credit is not so good.

The financial literacy training with Joy (at Mountain West Bank) was a pivotal point in this process. Joy helped me to map out a plan to really take back control of my financial success. I feel more confident than ever that I’m on the right track and that the next chapter of my life will be the best ever. This car not only puts me back in control of my own independence, but the loan will allow me to finally start building my credit, which has been really holding me back. Someday, I hope to buy a house, so this is also the first step toward that bigger goal down the line.

I’m just so grateful that so many people came together to help me succeed. I’ve worked hard. I didn’t need a hand out, I just needed a hand up. I can’t thank you all enough.

Please keep in touch! I LOVE MY NEW CAR!

Chrystal"