Higher Power Garage Sets 2026 Goals to Expand Transportation Access and Career Support

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Higher Power Garage Sets 2026 Goals to Expand Transportation Access and Career Support

JOPLIN, Mo. — As the new year approaches, Higher Power Garage is accelerating its mission to provide reliable transportation and workforce support to individuals and families facing economic hardship across the region.

The nonprofit announced its 2026 goals this week, emphasizing that dependable transportation is often the difference between steady employment and continued instability. Leaders say removing transportation barriers remains one of the most effective ways to help people break the cycle of poverty.

2026 Goals: Moving Toward Empowerment

Community support directly funds programs designed to remove roadblocks to work and long-term self-sufficiency, including:

  • Repair Program: Providing essential mechanical repairs that keep families safely on the road and able to meet daily responsibilities.
  • Low-Cost Vehicle Program: Helping individuals secure reliable vehicles so they can maintain steady employment and stability.
  • Jobs for Life Classes: Launching a new curriculum at the Empowerment Campus focused on practical tools for long-term career success.
“We aren’t just fixing cars, we’re fixing lives.”

How the Community Can Help

Higher Power Garage says every contribution—large or small—helps move someone closer to independence and opportunity.

Organization leaders say they are committed to making 2026 the most impactful year yet by strengthening families, supporting workers and building a more resilient community—one vehicle at a time.

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