The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is making preparations to aid automotive aftermarket families that may be impacted by Hurricane Idalia, the organization announced. The hurricane made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida, and in response to the crisis, the AACF has pledged to stand by its mission and assist aftermarket industry members… Continue reading AACF Prepares to Aid Hurricane Idalia Victims
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Jon Owens Named AACF Board President
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has appointed Jon Owens as the new president of its Board of Trustees, the organization announced. Owens is a national sales manager at Epicor Software Corporation and brings over two decades of experience with AACF, the foundation said. “I’m very much looking forward to working with our fantastic Board and Executive Committee,… Continue reading Jon Owens Named AACF Board President
AAM Group Names 2023 Scholarship Recipients
The AAM Group has named the recipients of the 2023 AAM Scholarship, the company announced. The educational aid program was established to support full-time employees and the families of AAM member warehouses in the pursuit of educational goals at a two-year community college or technical school or a four-year college at the undergraduate, graduate or… Continue reading AAM Group Names 2023 Scholarship Recipients
AACF Responds to Hawaiian Fires
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is providing support to families impacted by the recent Lahaina fires in Hawaii, the organization announced. The Lahaina fires in Hawaii have impacted not only properties but also the lives of several families in the automotive aftermarket industry, according to the AACF. In response, the organization is providing support… Continue reading AACF Responds to Hawaiian Fires
SEMA Presents Annual Automotive Scholarships, Loan Forgiveness Awards
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has issued a total of $245,000 in scholarship and loan forgiveness awards through its SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund to help 104 individuals pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket industry. Winners include 87 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and 17 employees of SEMA-member companies who received… Continue reading SEMA Presents Annual Automotive Scholarships, Loan Forgiveness Awards
Auctions at IMSA Road America Race to Benefit Austin Hatcher Foundation
The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer (AHF) is returning as an official charity of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) at the IMSA Sportscar Weekend at Road America this weekend, the organization announced. As part of the IMSA SportsCar Weekend on Aug. 3-6, AHF has organized two auctions to raise funds to support families… Continue reading Auctions at IMSA Road America Race to Benefit Austin Hatcher Foundation
1960 Willys Wagon Sale Nets 6 Scholarships for Piston Foundation
The Piston Foundation, a nonprofit with the aim of introducing young people to the trades of the collector car industry, earned $31,500 in a recent charity auction for its Cars for Piston Scholars campaign with Bring a Trailer, the foundation announced. The auction of the 1960 Willys Wagon raised $31,500, good for six scholarships, the… Continue reading 1960 Willys Wagon Sale Nets 6 Scholarships for Piston Foundation
Hypertherm Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
Hypertherm, a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has revealed the recipients of its 2023 Spark Something Great educational grant. There were 12 programs selected from a pool of 104 public schools, vocational schools, and colleges from throughout the United States and Canada, the company said. This year’s recipients are: Taylorsville Attendance Center -Taylorsville,… Continue reading Hypertherm Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
Bring a Trailer Auction to Benefit Piston Foundation Scholarship Fund
Proceeds from the sale of the 1960 Willys Wagon will help fund trade school scholarships for aspiring collector car technicians…
Ford Donates Bronco Firefighting Rig to National Park Service
The Bronco is outfitted with satellite, cellular and radio communications equipment, a drone, front and rear locking differentials, 35-inch off-road tires, an integrated winch and more…
RealTruck to Donate Portion of July 4 Sales to Building Homes for Heroes
RealTruck is celebrating six years of partnering with Building Homes for Heroes, the organization that provides mortgage-free homes for veterans, by donating 5% of all online sales on July 4 to the organization, the company announced. Over the course of the relationship, RealTruck has donated over $1.2 million to the organization that has built over… Continue reading RealTruck to Donate Portion of July 4 Sales to Building Homes for Heroes
Gentex Names Recipients of New Scholarship for Women in STEM
The Gentex Foundation has selected the first recipients of the Amanda Clark Scholarship, a new program announced in October of last year, to support female high school seniors pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), Gentex announced. The scholarship committee selected two winners this year: Madelyn Rynsburger and Paige Lampen. Both students… Continue reading Gentex Names Recipients of New Scholarship for Women in STEM