Success Stories
43rd Car Giveaway – July 28, 2019
Jim is a Navy Veteran who served from 1959-1962. We are more than happy to be able to provide him with this Kia, and we hope it will help make a difference in his life. Thank you for your service Jim!
Read More42nd Car Giveaway – July 4th, 2019
Kaitlynn’s father was William Stearns, who was deployed to Desert Shield and also Desert Storm. She is a recent High School graduate, and she started working the day after graduation. Before receiving the car from Up By Their Bootstraps she had to Uber to and from work. Kaitlynn wants to go to college but with…
Read More30th Car Giveaway – May 26th, 2018
United States Marine Corps veteran Michael Dukes receiving the keys to his vehicle May 2018 Car Giveaway On May 26th we celebrated another car giveaway at Gratitude Corner in Goodyear. This was our 30th vehicle giveaway in 3 years! We appreciate everyone who came out and joined us. We would like to thank the…
Read MoreUp By Their Bootstraps Gives Shane Rushton a Hand Up
Navy veteran Shane Rushton received a used Buick in great condition. We had a great time helping another Vet in need. Now that Shane has a working vehicle, his options will really open up. This vehicle donation was made possible thanks to Luke Talarico and John Fumo. We would like to extend a huge heartfelt…
Read MoreToday we helped two vets with new car donations
Today we were able to help two more military veterans by providing them with new cars! 12 News KPNX-TV covered the event and even put the story on their website. Phoenix vets get cars thanks to donation http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/phoenix-vets-get-cars-thanks-to-donation/443490085 We thank Briston Construction and everyone else that helped make this event happen! Thank You! Tawana…
Read MoreUp By Their Bootstraps helps a Navy Veteran with home improvements
US Navy veteran Ron Rossmell needed help with his home and Up By Their Bootstraps was glad to help! Story by Trisha Hendricks and 12 News KPNX Phoenix Vietnam veteran in danger of losing home needs help http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/phoenix-vietnam-veteran-in-danger-of-losing-home-needs-help/184176381 Thank you to The Home Depot for their help! Before After
Read MoreUp By Their Bootstraps Provides a Job for a Medically Discharged Army Veteran
After serving in the US Army from 2004-2013, Joseph Winsor was medically discharged and was struggling to find work. Up By Their Bootstraps was able to help Joseph with his resume and get him a job. Joseph has now been able to get a mortgage on his first home and is on a path to…
Read MoreUp By Their Bootstraps Saves Thanksgiving and Christmas for a Single Mother Veteran
When Veronica Motroni returned from her deployment, she needed help providing a proper holiday season for her 4 children. Up By Their Bootstraps gave her everything she needed for a great Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas! Our veterans deserve to have a stable life after service, and we were happy to help Veronica have the…
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