Driven to succeed—

Lee considered herself successful, even though she struggled to get by and knew her income was “way below” poverty level. She’d raised four children and watched them leave home. Then she lost her husband to illness. Change was in the air.

That year repeated freezes wiped out crops and her income. She was left with $8 to her name and not even a tank of gas. On a whim she decided to contact SAGE trucking school in Billings. She liked the idea of seeing more of the country—maybe this was the way to a fresh start. Still, she had no idea what it would take.

SAGE Trucking put her in touch with REO, and things started happening quickly—in fact, that same day she was enrolled. She received a grant from REO to attend school and obtain housing. REO helped with money for food, helped buy new glasses required for her training—even tires for her car so she could get to Billings.

Lee completed her training and now drives for a large company. She doesn’t expect to get rich, but plans to be debt-free in less than a year. She’s able to get home regularly, keep in touch with her long-time friends and neighbors, and stay involved in the farming which remains an important part of her life.

REO means opportunity for farm and ranch workers & their families.

Who do you know who could benefit?