A quick look at the showroom where the three mini-vans are ready for the show!

This Chrysler Town & Country van was donated to Stacy and Family

This Dodge Caravan was donated to Michelle and her Family

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Family Promise announces the families chosen to receive the two vehicles

One recipient: Stacey and family

Some interior shots of the vans. These are recycled vans ... but look factory new!

It looks like Stacy's young son wants to take the van home himself! (He eventually found the horn, lights, and wiper!)

Two of Stacy's daughters have fun, still excited by the prospect of a new vehicle!

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) was very thankful for all the materials donated to this effort

The NABC is already rounding up new participants for the 2009 Recycled Rides

Stacy and her Family just before the show began

Stacey (center) and husband Lonnie (left) speak to NABC's Chuck Sulkala about their mini-van

(L-R) Lonnie, Stacy, and Chuck
Chuck is from Boston, MA.

Stacy's daughter is ready to take the wheel! (Did you notice that it was the kids who wanted to drive the van home?)

Liz Stein, NABC's Recycled Rides marketing and PR co-chair

Michael Quinn (right) speaks to two event participants about next year's program.
Michael is the NABC and 911-Collision Centers Co-Founder

Michael, Liz and Chuck gear of by reviewing their last-minute notes

(L-R) Michael Lloyd (Calif Casualty), Karen Fierst and Liz Stein (both are Recycled Rides Co-Chairs), Chuck Sulkala (NABC)

Karen Fierst gets some last-minute updates on the show

Karen Fierst and Liz Stein
Both are the Co-chairs for the Recycled Rides initiative

Terry Lindemann of Family Promise (left) is interviewed by Channel 8's reporter Travell Eiland while Michael Quinn (NABC) looks on.

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Shaun Egan (Family Promise Board Member) catches a little rest after the show