Bunyard Automotive, Colfax, donates van to ministry

Madysen McLain, Gazette Reporter | Aug 01, 20190

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From left, Bob Putman; John Repsold, senior pastor, and Jacob Bunyard in front of van donated to Changing Lives of Spokane.

Bunyard's Automotive in Colfax donated an ADA accessible van to Changing Lives ministry in Spokane July 24 after purchasing the vehicle from COAST transportation in Colfax. Changing Lives ministry at the Mosaic Center in Spokane is a group gathering to share experiences with depression, addiction, eating disorders and so on. The group meets every Saturday afternoon.

Co-owner Jacob Bunyard said this isn't the first time their business has donated a vehicle.

"We lend a hand to people who need a hand up, not a hand out," Bunyard said.

Bunyard said Changing Lives was looking for a van, and it was...