Sean’s Story

Sean has always enjoyed working on cars. He’s the kind of person who prefers to figure things out himself, taking pride in fixing what he can and helping friends when their vehicles need attention. But when his own car developed a radiator leak caused by a coolant system failure, the problem went beyond what he could safely repair on his own.

Sean was between jobs and had just used the last of his available funds to pay rent, prioritizing housing stability for his household. The repair cost was far beyond what he could manage, turning a mechanical issue into a barrier to everyday life. He turned to LEAVEN. “They didn’t hesitate to help me get back on track.”

Reliable transportation is a critical need for many in our community, and vehicle safety repairs remain one of the most common reasons people seek support from LEAVEN. For 40 years, LEAVEN has worked alongside community members like Sean, addressing urgent safety needs and helping remove obstacles that threaten stability during times of transition.

With LEAVEN’s support, Sean now has a safe, reliable car—and can get back to doing what he loves—lending a hand to friends and neighbors.