PAINTED POST, NY (WENY) -- On Thursday, November 9th, a deserving local US Army National Guard Veteran who served in Afghanistan from 2010-2011 was presented with a car donated and refurbished by GST Boces. 

The car will help the Veteran get to and from the VA, transportation to service dog training, and to independent employment opportunities.

To make the donation possible, GST Boces worked with the car donor GEICO and the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program.

According to NABC, the average gifted vehicle is valued at $18,000 dollars. The refurbished car repaired by GST Boces Coopers Campus students is a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe.

The recipient was selected by WNY Heroes. Veterans Day is on Saturday, November 11th, 2023