Help get us back on the road

The helpers need help. Our van has been out of commission for almost 3 weeks and is in need of a new engine. Junk it, one might say, or what about the warranty? Not in this case. We are still on the hook for a $12k loan. The past 2 years of vehicles have been filled will heartache and headache.

We need to fix her: we were quoted that it would be $2000 in labor because Chryslers have complex configurations, and we found a replacement engine with 50k miles for 2.8k! She had no other mechanical problems.

We are a large family of 6+ and having one vehicle was already a stretch. Both of us have to commute for work and drop each other off, which adds to the miles per day. An average workday can be 120 miles on I-91 in addition to family activities and appointments. Now we have no vehicle.

Through Uber, Lyft, public transit, and 2 friends, we have made it these few weeks, but this is not sustainable.

Due to life happening throughout the year, cards are maxed, and credit is low, so we are unable to patch up our problems alone.

Donations can help towards getting a vehicle on the road and helping keep the costs of not having a vehicle low.

We are also seeking alternatives, so advice, reliable vehicles for sale, etc., are welcome.