Philanthropy
Toys For Tots Receives Donations From Pep Boys
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.
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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.
The donations will be used to support the foundation’s mission of funding scholarships and educational initiatives that help develop a strong, knowledgeable aftermarket workforce.
During the fourth quarter of 2018, TRICO and participating NAPA stores donated funds to the IFHF for every pair of TRICO Force beam blades and TRICO Exact Fit wiper blades purchased.
In total, the Automotive Parts Services Group (APSG) raised more than $400,000 and collected toys at its locations across the country last year.
Already this year, The Group has raised nearly $375,000 for Toys for Tots.
