Saturday marked the culmination of the Women for Change initiative — a collaboration involving DriveTime, Bogi’s Girl Gang Garage and Maggie’s Place — designed to empower and uplift women in need.

The project peaked with the donation of a fully refurbished van to Maggie’s Place, which provides safe housing and a nurturing environment for homeless pregnant women, equipping them with resources and support to thrive.

Last summer, 10 women from various reconditioning centers and SilverRock joined the Girl Gang Garage to contribute more than 250 hours of their time to benefit women in need with a vehicle build.

The organizations said the success of this project was made possible through the generosity of U Pull U Pay, which donated the van, and Advance Auto Parts, which provided essential parts for the refurbishment.

They said their contributions ensured that the vehicle was restored to a safe and reliable condition, ready to serve the mothers and children of Maggie’s Place.

“At DriveTime, we believe in creating opportunities that improve lives,” DriveTime head of people Robyn Jordan said in a news release. “Partnering with Girl Gang Garage and Maggie’s Place allowed us to make a tangible difference in the lives of women and families. This van is more than a vehicle; it symbolizes empowerment, independence, and hope.”

Bogi’s Girl Gang Garage creates opportunities for women in the trades to work together, share skills and inspire confidence.

Maggie’s Place CEO Laura Magruder expressed her gratitude for the donation and the collective effort that made it possible.

“Maggie’s Place is honored to be the recipient of this van, refurbished by women for women,” Magruder said. “I want to thank everyone involved including DriveTime, Women for Change and Bogi’s Garage, as well as the many women who volunteered numerous hours to complete this project. We appreciate the community support we receive for our moms and their babies.”