BURLINGTON, VT, June 03, 2011 (Press-News.org) Michael Muzzy of Shelburne, Vt., has been named director of operations for Good News Garage (GNG), a New England-wide program of Lutheran Social Services that was one of the nation's first car donation charities.
Bill Ames, executive vice president of operations for Lutheran Social Services, made the announcement. "Michael Muzzy brings his considerable experience at GNG in Vermont to the entire New England-wide organization," he said. "Michael has been a big part of the success of GNG over past years. I look forward to working with Michael in this capacity as he has the vision and respect of his colleagues to move the entire organization forward."
Muzzy first came to GNG in 1998 as a garage technician. In the spring of 2000, Muzzy was promoted to program manager and began work on an opportunity to explore new services, including rides to employment for low-income Vermonters, a program that became Ready To Go (RTG), which today provides more than 35,000 rides annually to Vermonters who cannot afford a car. In 2007 Muzzy was promoted to Vermont program manager.
GNG was established in 1996 in Burlington, Vt., and has since grown into all six New England states. GNG has awarded more than 3,800 refurbished vehicles to low-income families throughout New England. GNG has received national recognition, including an appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and in People Magazine, Reader's Digest and Smithsonian Magazine.
For more information about Good News Garage or to donate a car, visit http://www.GoodNewsGarage.org, or call toll-free, 877.GIVE.AUTO (448.3288). You can also follow GNG at facebook.com/goodnewsgarage and twitter.com/goodnewsgarage.
Michael Muzzy Named Director of Operations of Good News Garage
Michael Muzzy of Shelburne, Vt., has been named director of operations for Good News Garage (GNG), a New England-wide program of Lutheran Social Services that was one of the nation�EUR s first car donation charities.
2011-06-03
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[Press-News.org] Michael Muzzy Named Director of Operations of Good News GarageMichael Muzzy of Shelburne, Vt., has been named director of operations for Good News Garage (GNG), a New England-wide program of Lutheran Social Services that was one of the nation�EUR s first car donation charities.