Actions speak louder than words. Seniors champion Sue Jackel has given a great deal to the Sunshine Coast over the years, and now she’s donated her car. To the Coast Car Co-op, that is. The reason? To help the co-op expand its service into Sechelt.
“I’ve been watching the Coast Car Co-op, and I’m really pleased to see how much they’ve grown,” Jackel said. “They’ve found an innovative and collaborative way to meet an important transportation need in our community, and I’m proud to support their work.”
Jackel’s vehicle is now set up for driving from its home base on Belmar Properties beside the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society building at 5631 Inlet Ave. The co-op is developing other partnerships and securing funding to add more cars to the fleet to enhance service for Sechelt residents, workers, businesses and visitors.
The co-op launched in March 2014 in Gibsons and has five cars in the fleet located in Gibsons, Roberts Creek, and now Sechelt.
Said Coast Car Co-op board member Bruce Devereux, “We’ve been working hard to bring a vehicle into Sechelt over the last six months. Sue’s generosity, plus support from Community Futures, Sunshine Coast Credit Union, Sunshine Coast Community Foundation, the Sunshine Coast Regional District and Vancity have made this possible.”
Locals can join the Coast Car Co-op as members or casual drivers, for access to all five vehicles in addition to car sharing programs in Vancouver and other B.C. communities. Sign up as a new member before the end of June and save $25.
For details visit www.coastcarco-op.ca or call 778-374-3092.
