Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 23, 2024) – Advance Auto Parts Foundation (AAPF), the philanthropic arm of Advance Auto Parts, and The NASCAR Foundation, each announced $5,000 gifts to Fix It Forward, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in DeLand, Fla. The check presentations took place at Advance’s store in Daytona Beach, Fla., on 2220 W. International Speedway Blvd. on Friday, Aug. 23.
Established in early 2024 and led by U.S. Army veteran Ed Rosa, Fix It Forward helps low-income residents of central Florida with free vehicle repairs. Rosa himself completes the repairs, ranging from brake jobs to replacing shocks and struts, belts and hoses, starters and alternators, and oil changes. On average, he repairs approximately 15 vehicles per month, serving homeless and disabled combat veterans, senior citizens and single parents through his free vehicle repair services.
“Advance Auto Parts Foundation is proud to support military veterans who have selflessly served our country,” said Junior Word, Advance’s executive vice president of U.S. stores and AAP Foundation director. “Ed is performing life-changing work that is helping individuals in need with safe and reliable transport. We are honored to work alongside our partners at The NASCAR Foundation to provide Ed with this gift to help him continue serving his community.”
“The NASCAR Foundation is committed to funding initiatives that provide essential needs to children and families in our racing communities,” said Nichole Krieger, The NASCAR Foundation’s vice president and executive director. “We are pleased to partner with Advance Auto Parts Foundation to also support those families who are a part of our military and veteran communities as well.”
Joining the store event for the check presentations were representatives from Advance, NASCAR, The NASCAR Foundation, and Advance-sponsored race car driver and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion, Ryan Blaney.
About Advance Auto Parts Foundation
Advance Auto Parts Foundation is the charitable arm of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Its primary areas of funding are community health, veterans’ needs and auto tech training programs at community colleges.
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of July 13, 2024, Advance operated 4,776 stores and 321 Worldpac branches primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,138 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
About The NASCAR Foundation
The NASCAR Foundation is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of children who need it most in NASCAR racing communities through the Speediatrics Children’s Fund and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The NASCAR Foundation, designated as a 4-Star Charity by Charity Navigator for its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency, has contributed more than $46 Million to impact the lives of more than 1.7 million children across the country since 2006.
Source: Advance Auto Parts Foundation
