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Valvoline Inc. announced a partnership with Blue Grass Community Foundation to launch the Valvoline Inc. Happy to Help Fund. The fund will provide financial support for new projects or existing programs that focus on the mental and physical well-being of children and youth.
Partnership with Blue Grass Community Foundation
The Happy to Help Fund will serve as Valvoline Inc.’s primary way to distribute corporate charitable dollars in its hometown of Lexington, Kentucky.
link hidden, please login to viewsaid it recognizes the critical need to support children and youth who face 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.”
Happy to Help community impact and charitable giving program
The Happy to Help initiative has funded a new family respite lounge within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital. It also 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.”
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