The nominations are in and soon 979 GRD will announce which family Auto West in Plainwell will give a free vehicle to.

For the past three months, 979 GRD has accepted hundreds of nominations from people in West Michigan who knew a family that was in dire need of a vehicle. The goal is to get that family back on the road.

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The current economy is the worst since the Great Depression, with no relief in sight. Groceries, gas, clothing, and all products cost more than ever. Many families in West Michigan are struggling, and some don't know what to do while prices keep rising.

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A good vehicle can help you get to work, grocery shop, take kids to school, go to the doctor, or even get a new job, but the price of a new vehicle is out of the question for families who are struggling.

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Local Family to Receive Free Vehicle From Auto West in Plainwell and 979 GRD

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Auto West in Plainwell approached 979 GRD in the Spring about wanting to give a deserving family a break with a free vehicle and now that day will soon happen.

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The goal was to find a great family vehicle that did good on gas and would be able to handle all the weather types we experience in Michigan. Auto West in Plainwell came to the table with dark blue all-wheel-drive Nissan Rogue.

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Like all the vehicles on the Auto West lot, this Nissan Rogue is clean on the inside and out. The vehicle has been prepped and is ready for a family to take it home.

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The teams at 979 GRD and Auto West in Plainwell are currently reading hundreds of nominations to soon narrow it down to the family we believe we can help the most.

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The winner will be announced on Friday, September 5th.

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