UNION GROVE, Wis. — A Racine County veterans organization that helps furnish apartments for veterans received much-needed relief this week after vehicle troubles left them struggling to serve their community.

Ground Zero Veterans Outreach in Union Grove welcomed a new SUV on Friday, donated anonymously through connections made by the first veteran the organization ever helped. The donation comes after a particularly challenging year for the nonprofit's transportation needs.

"I was so excited. It's been up and down with our vehicle situation," said Crissy Luxem, founder of Ground Zero Veterans Outreach.

The organization's troubles began in December of 2024 when their main truck used for moving furniture was totaled . The situation worsened in September when a vandal smashed the window

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