The VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies announces a partnership with the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF), extending the foundation’s reach to the heavy-duty aftermarket community to provide critical support to industry members and their immediate family during times of personal crisis.
Since 1959, AACF has helped individuals and families facing financial hardship due to unexpected adversity such as natural disasters, catastrophic medical conditions, life-changing accidents, and devastating fatalities. Through this new partnership, AACF’s support will now be available to individuals working in the heavy-duty aftermarket and their immediate family members during the hardest moments of their lives.
The process to apply for financial support is simple and can take as little as five to seven days, VIPAR says. Once eligibility is established, an application is completed and sent to the AACF Recipient Committee for review. If approved, the funds can be sent to the recipient or directly to a business, such as hospitals, funeral homes, or landlords.
“We pride ourselves in our efficiency because we know that when people need help, time is not always on our side. We can help much faster than most employers and government programs and will do everything possible to expedite the process,” says John Kairys, executive director at AACF.
The VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies is honored to help promote the foundation's mission by raising awareness of these valuable resources, providing support through charitable giving efforts, and serving as a liaison within the heavy-duty aftermarket, the organization states.
The AACF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. With the exception of two full-time staff positions, AACF is run entirely by volunteers from the aftermarket industry.
“Our partnership with AACF furthers our commitment to supporting the heavy duty aftermarket community — not only in business, but in life. It reflects the heart of this industry — a community that shows up for one another when it matters most. We encourage everyone in our network to spread the word about this important resource, and when able, support its mission to help those in need in our industry,” says Chris Baer, VIPAR Heavy Duty President and CEO.
