Pictured above is Vincent (Vinny) Richardson. Vinny is one of those rare people that truly cares about others more than himself. He checks his problems at the door and puts your hardships first; puts your feelings, needs, and concerns above his own. Vinny has been an employee of my company for over five years. That alone doesn't seem too impressive, except for the fact that he's managed to do this while having no car and living around forty miles away. There are no busses. No reasonable taxis( it would cost as much as he made). No public transportation. He's managed this feat by getting rides from friends, family, coworkers, etc. And as of the past few months by spending more nights on the couches of his co-workers than in his own bed to make sure he can get to work, as getting rides from his family has stopped( due to financial hardships).Vinnys lack of having a car is not because of a lazy work ethic, bad money management or anything like that. His lack of having a car is due to his large heart. Vinnys father lost his job a couple years ago and ever since then Vinny puts his full paycheck into helping his mother and father support the household. Paying bills, putting food on the table, keeping the heat on. It's been a struggle to say the least. Ive heard him comfort his mom that he'll come up with the money to turn the power back on. I've heard him give his dad the last of the money he's been saving for a car to try and help him get back on his feet. I've watched him pile hardship after hardship on his shoulders time and time again without a single complaint because that's the kind of person he is. And he will not stop. He will not break. He comes into work everyday with a smile and a positive attitude and rises above the "raw hand of the day" to take care of our customers and staff. He always puts others first.It's time Vinny is put first. I desparately want to move Vinny into management so that he can make a real salary, get insurance, retirement plan etc, but due to company policy I am unable to until he can acquire reliable transportation. He deserves this. He deserves a shot. He's done everything right but keeps getting wronged.My staff and I are trying to raise money to get Vinny a car. Nothing fancy or new, just safe reliable transportation. I know you have thought to yourself before that you really want to help someone that actually needs it; someone that has paid their dues, that is in an unfortunate situation through no fault of their own. This is your chance. This is your chance to truly change someone's life.Transportation is not a luxury in this area of the country. It is a necessity. Especially considering the distance that must be traveled. There are no jobs in the small town he lives in (not that you can live off at least). Commuting is a necessity to find real employment. Please help. Give what you can. You CAN make a difference. You CAN make someone's life. We're not asking for a handout. We're asking for you to make an investment in a young mans future. A young man in which the sky is the limit if given the proper tools to build the life he deserves.Thank you for your consideration