Each year, car wash organizations contribute countless hours and dollars to the communities they serve. We want to make sure we’re capturing those stories and highlighting that impact, so in every issue of CAR WASH Magazine we’ll be shedding light on some of these good deeds. 

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Let us know what causes are important to you and how you are making a difference in your community in 2025 at www.carwash.org/community.

Hoffman Car Wash  

Hoffman Car Wash’s Latham, N.Y., location has been collaborating with Vanderheyden to develop supportive vocational programming for at-risk youth.  

Vanderheyden students had the opportunity to train at the Hoffman Car Wash, plus Hoffman retrofitting a garage at the Vanderheyden Career Center so it is fully operational with all the equipment that is needed for car washing/detailing.  

“As part of our commitment to promote kindness and good will in the communities we serve, we are proud to support Vanderheyden’s vocational programming. It also provides an expanded work force for our business now and in the future,” said Ron Slone, president at Hoffman Car Wash.

Hoffman Car Wash

Whistle Express Car Wash and National Carwash Solutions  

Whistle Express Car Wash and National Carwash Solutions not only turned National Car Wash Day (March 28) into a full weekend, they turned it into a weekend of giving by jointly donating $10,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Whistle Express partnered with NCS to maximize its impact, combining their dedication to quality car care with a shared commitment to community support.

“We’re honored to team up with NCS to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and help improve the lives of children and families nationwide,” said Jose Costa, CEO of Whistle Express Car Wash.

“At NCS, our mission is to make life better through car washing,” said Jesse Wurth, CEO of NCS. But it’s about more than just washing cars—it’s about making a real difference in our communities, he added.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for children’s hospitals across North America, which in turn support the health of 10 million kids every year.  

WhiteWater Express Car Wash

WhiteWater Express Car Wash launched a “Washes for Wishes” campaign in partnership with Make-A-Wish, donating $1 for every unlimited plan sold to help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses.

Thanks to the support of customers and the community, the company surpassed its initial fundraising goal, raising $50,000.

“We are thrilled with the tremendous success of the ‘Washes for Wishes’ campaign,” said Shelly Millwee, CEO and president of Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana. “Thanks to the generous support of WhiteWater Express Car Wash and their customers, we will be able to grant more life-changing wishes for the more than 1,000 kids waiting for their wishes to be granted across our chapter.”

Splash Car Washes

In honor of the grand openings of Splash Express in both Brockport and Spencerport, N.Y., Splash partnered with local charity, Foodlink, , for a fundraiser. Foodlink of Rochester NY provides food to the hungry and aims to end food insecurity.  

During the grand openings, Splash provided all customers with a free car wash in return for a donation to the charity.  

“It was a beautiful weekend and we are so grateful to our customers for helping us raise $8,000 for Foodlink!” said Mike Grubka, area manager. “Our customers were all too happy to make a donation to this fine cause and they got to leave with a sparkling clean car. What a way to put a smile on your face.”  

Through all of its grand openings, Splash has raised over $20,000 for various charities. “That is something that we are very proud of,” Grubka said.