Philanthropy
Advance Raises $1.4 Million For American Heart Association
The record-setting amount represents a 38% increase compared to 2019.
The record-setting amount represents a 38% increase compared to 2019.
According to the AHA, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States.
Pep Boys recently partnered with “Military Makeover,” airing on Lifetime TV, to repair the vehicle of a retired military couple in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
NAPA Auto Parts stores and NAPA AutoCare Centers partnered in multiple promotional programs to raise money for the IFHF.
As a corporate sponsor, Pep Boys donated $25,000 and worked with Toys for Tots to place collection bins in nearly 1,000 locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
In 2019 alone, The Group has already raised more than $250,000 for Toys for Tots.
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation lifetime trustee designation is reserved for those donating $100,000 to $249,999 to support the foundation's mission of providing scholarships and educational opportunities to the next generation of industry leaders.
Between attendees' contributions and AASA's donation-matching pledge, a total of $2,800 was raised to support the vital efforts and initiatives of the AACF.
A check was presented in a recent ceremony to the management team at WACOSA, a nonprofit day program for adults with disabilities in central Minnesota. WACOSA provides meaningful work for more than 650 people and connects that workforce to local businesses.
A total of 159 NAPA locations across the United States participated in breaking the Guinness World Records title for the most cars washed in eight hours (multiple venues), joining representatives from community organizations for the successful record-breaking attempt.