A Testimony by Eunice, Single Mother and Proud Car Owner
“My name is Eunice, and I am a single mother to a 3-year-old boy.
Before receiving transportation support from Good Helper Foundation, life was extremely difficult for us. My son has fragile health and requires frequent medical check-ups and follow-up appointments. Without a car, simply getting to these appointments was a constant challenge.
I had to rely on Uber or try to arrange transportation through MaineCare. Neither option was reliable. Sometimes MaineCare would provide a ride to the appointment, but not for the return trip, leaving me to figure things out on my own. It was stressful and exhausting. If the appointment was nearby in Lewiston, I could take the bus. But most of my son’s medical visits were in Portland, about 45 minutes away by car. That made everything even more complicated. Every time I had an appointment, I felt anxious, constantly asking myself: How am I going to get there this time?
Everything changed when I was approached by the founder of Good Helper Foundation. He offered me temporary access to a car, giving me the time and opportunity to save money and work toward getting my own vehicle.
That moment was a huge relief.
Not only did I receive the car, but the foundation also made sure I was properly insured. That meant I was protected, and anyone riding with me was protected as well. It gave me peace of mind and security.
From that point on, transportation was no longer a source of stress. When I received a message or email about a medical appointment, I didn’t panic anymore. I knew I had a reliable way to get there.
Thanks to this support, I was able to plan better, manage my time, and consistently attend my son’s medical appointments.
It also made a big difference financially. Before, I spent between $20 and $30 per day on Uber just to get to work. I work three days a week, about 36 hours total, which meant I was spending close to $90–$100 every week on transportation alone.
With the car, I only needed to pay for gas. About $30 of fuel could last me two weeks because I only used the car for essential trips—work, groceries, and taking my child to school. This allowed me to save significantly.
Because of these savings, I was able to manage my finances better and eventually buy my own car. Today, I am proud to say that I am independent.
Before, if I didn’t have money for Uber and MaineCare couldn’t help, I had no choice but to depend on others. There were even times when I had to walk with my child because I had no transportation at all.
Having access to a car changed everything. My only concern became fuel—and that was manageable. I could simply fill the tank, start the car, and go.
After about four months, I returned the car to the foundation—around the end of March. By then, I had saved enough to purchase my own vehicle.
When I first arrived in this country, I felt completely lost. I had no direction and no support system. Step by step, I took training programs, learned new skills, and today I am working in the field I trained for.
To all single mothers going through similar struggles, I want to say this: if I made it, you can too.
Being a single mother is not a weakness—it is a strength. Life is full of challenges, and we face them every day. Saying “I can’t” will only slow you down. Instead, let your children be your motivation.
We fight for them. We move forward for them.
No one else will do it for us.
Our children look up to us. If we want them to grow into strong, independent individuals, we must lead by example.
Good Helper Foundation is there for people like us—for single mothers, for vulnerable individuals, for those without support or resources. They don’t just provide cars. They also help people learn how to drive, offering lessons until they can pass their test and become fully independent.
So don’t give up!
Being a single mother is not the end of your story—it can be the beginning of your strength, your growth, and your success.
If I could do it, so can you.”
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