Valvoline Inc. Launches Happy to Help Fund Supporting Children’s Mental and Physical Well-Being in Lexington, Kentucky
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The Happy to Help Fund is the company’s primary source for local community giving, administered in partnership with Blue Grass Community Foundation
LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced a partnership with Blue Grass Community Foundation as they launch the Valvoline Inc. Happy to Help Fund. This fund will provide financial support for new projects or existing programs that focus on the mental and physical well-being of children and youth.
The Happy to Help Fund will serve as Valvoline Inc.’s primary way to distribute corporate charitable dollars in its hometown of Lexington, Kentucky.
Valvoline Inc. recognizes the critical need to support children and youth in its hometown who face various challenges, including the impacts of poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, community violence, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences.
“We’re pleased to launch the Happy to Help Fund. As a proud Lexington, Ky.-based company, we are committed to supporting our community. We recognize that many young people are facing challenges with their mental health and overall well-being,” said Lori Flees, President and CEO, Valvoline Inc. “This fund is a meaningful step toward investing in Lexington’s future and providing crucial support to local families and organizations.”
This collaboration is part of Valvoline Inc.'s long-standing commitment to the community. The company's Happy to Help community impact and charitable giving program focuses on children’s health and mental well-being. The Happy to Help initiative has funded a new family respite lounge within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Golisano Children's Hospital, provided suicide intervention training to 53 clinicians with KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky, and donated $100,000 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to fund mental health grants supporting pediatric patients across the country.
"With this grant, we're looking to empower local organizations that are doing meaningful work to nurture both the mental and physical health of our community's children and teens," said Lisa Adkins, President and CEO, Blue Grass Community Foundation. "Valvoline Inc.'s support helps create opportunities for children and youth to thrive, especially those facing the toughest challenges."
Interested applicants can learn more on Blue Grass Community Foundation's website, bgcf.org/grant-opportunities/. For questions regarding eligibility or submission requirements, please contact Tori Calvert at tori@bgcf.org or call 859-225-3343.
About Valvoline Inc.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at approximately 2,400 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The Company completes more than 30 million services annually system-wide, from about 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the 13,000 team members who are working to drive the full potential of our core business, deliver sustainable network growth, and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the car parc. For more information, visit vioc.com.
