Junky Car Club

Here's something unusual that I find pretty cool. It's an organization called the Junky Car Club. Sound intriguing? Essentially, it's a growing group of people that have given up driving nicer, upscale autos and purchased (hopefully reliable) beater cars. The money that would have been spent on excessive car payments, outrageous insurance rates and general upkeep is donated to the poor—in particular the mobile homeless (people who live in their cars). Their slogan is "Living with less so we can give more." I heard founder Mike Foster speak a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed. Who knew driving a crappy car could be a sign of social awareness.

The Junky Car Club is holding a rally this week in Costa Mesa, CA. It's on Saturday, December 6. Visit their website for more info. on the rally and the organization. FYI Mike mentioned that the Junky Car Club has worldwide membership and is apparently very big in Russia.