{"id":97014,"date":"2021-11-17T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T18:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-pep-boys-continues-increased-support-of-veterans-through-progressives-keys-to-progress-initiative\/"},"modified":"2021-11-17T15:20:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T19:20:13","slug":"pep-boys-continua-incrementando-su-apoyo-a-los-veteranos-por-medio-de-la-iniciativa-keys-to-progress-de-progressive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/pep-boys-continua-incrementando-su-apoyo-a-los-veteranos-por-medio-de-la-iniciativa-keys-to-progress-de-progressive\/","title":{"rendered":"Pep Boys Continues Increased Support of Veterans Through Progressive&#8217;s Keys to Progress Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">PHILADELPHIA<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 17, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Pep Boys, one of the nation&#8217;s leading automotive service networks, has once again joined in Progressive&#8217;s Keys to Progress initiative in its donation of vehicles to 50 veterans and veteran organizations. This year marks Pep Boys&#8217; 100<sup>th<\/sup> year in business and fourth consecutive year as a Progressive Keys to Progress affiliate. Pep Boys contributed a free maintenance package for each donated vehicle in 2021, including higher value packages for vehicles that will serve multiple veterans through community-based organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Pep Boys announced its increased investment in Keys to Progress just days after CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Brian Kaner<\/span> presented a <span class=\"xn-money\">$100,000<\/span> centennial celebration check to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which works with leading nonprofits, corporations, the military and the government to find, fund and shape programs to meet the emerging and long-term needs of veterans and their families.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg55bbleft\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg55bbleft\" title=\"Pep Boys is proud to support Progressive's Keys to Progress initiative for the fourth consecutive year with a free maintenance package for each donated vehicle, including higher value packages for vehicles for community-based organizations committed to serving veterans. \" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pep Boys is proud to support Progressive's Keys to Progress initiative for the fourth consecutive year with a free maintenance package for each donated vehicle, including higher value packages for vehicles for community-based organizations committed to serving veterans. \" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1687584\/Pep_Boys_Keys_to_Progress_2021.jpg  \" imagelabel=\"General\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;At Pep Boys we&#8217;re committed to helping people move forward and it&#8217;s our privilege to once again support deserving veterans through Progressive&#8217;s Keys to Progress program,&#8221; said CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Brian Kaner<\/span>. &#8220;As we&#8217;ve traveled across the U.S. this year celebrating Pep Boys&#8217; centennial, I&#8217;ve had the opportunity to see first-hand the positive impact a supportive transition can have on the lives of the veterans in our service network and those training in the skilled trades.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Veterans receiving vehicles through this year&#8217;s Keys to Progress initiative included a single mother in <span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span> who lacked a reliable car to transport her daughter to and from school; a Navy veteran in <span class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina<\/span> who needed a vehicle that could accommodate his wheelchair; a former combat medic in <span class=\"xn-location\">Florida<\/span> who has had to ask for rides from others to complete daily tasks, including volunteering for local non-profit organizations; and a Marine combat veteran in <span class=\"xn-location\">Colorado<\/span> who needed a car to visit local medical facilities where he receives treatment for combat-related injuries, PTSD and depression.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to passenger vehicles donated to each of 45 veterans, Progressive awarded light-duty trucks or 15-passenger vans to several community-based organizations, including Creativets, <span class=\"xn-location\">Nashville, Tenn.<\/span>, which empowers wounded vets to heal through the arts and music; Operation Shockwave, <span class=\"xn-location\">Chandler, Ariz.<\/span>, offering suicide prevention counseling; and The Soil Foundation, <span class=\"xn-location\">Fayetteville, N.C.<\/span>, which provides opportunities for vets and others to &#8220;unplug, regroup and heal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>More than 750 veterans and veteran organizations have received vehicles through the Progressive initiative since 2013. Other program affiliates include <u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3358208-1&amp;h=3068701374&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.enterprise.com%2Fen%2Fabout.html%3Ficid%3Dheader.learn.company-_-about-_-ENUS.NULL&amp;a=Enterprise+Rent-A-Car\" rel=\"nofollow\">Enterprise Rent-A-Car<\/a><\/u>,\u00a0\u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3358208-1&amp;h=1555932271&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vrcinvestigations.com%2F&amp;a=Veracity+Research+Co.+Investigations\" rel=\"nofollow\">Veracity Research Co. Investigations<\/a><\/u>; \u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3358208-1&amp;h=2403208905&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iaai.com%2F&amp;a=IAA\" rel=\"nofollow\">IAA<\/a><\/u>; The Original\u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3358208-1&amp;h=4142617722&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.800charitycars.org%2F&amp;a=1-800-Charity+Cars\" rel=\"nofollow\">1-800-Charity Cars<\/a><\/u>; and a variety of local charities. <\/p>\n<p>Pep Boys also supports veterans through workforce development initiatives, skills training and career path support, and offers an everyday discount* on automotive services to all active, reserve and retired members of the military.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Progressive&#8217;s Keys to Progress, including the vehicle application process, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3358208-1&amp;h=1729002930&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.keystoprogress.com%2F&amp;a=KeysToProgress.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">KeysToProgress.com<\/a> or #KeysToProgress.<\/p>\n<p>* Restrictions apply; visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3358208-1&amp;h=3022494975&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pepboys.com%2Fkeys-to-progress&amp;a=www.pepboys.com%2Fkeys-to-progress\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.pepboys.com\/keys-to-progress<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Pep Boys<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Pep Boys is driven by its promise to its customers: We go further to help you go farther. Founded in 1921 by military veterans, generations of drivers have counted on Pep Boys ASE-certified Pros to care for their cars. With a national network of Service and Tire Centers, millions of vehicles pass through Pep Boys bays each year. Our commitment to being the ONE our communities count on is demonstrated through our exceptional customer experience and support of the critical technical training initiatives needed to close America&#8217;s skills gap. For more information, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3358208-1&amp;h=2493626888&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pepboys.com%2F&amp;a=www.pepboys.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.pepboys.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact<\/b><br \/><span class=\"xn-person\">Arianna Stefanoni Sherlock<\/span>, Pep Boys<br \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:Arianna_Sherlock@pepboys.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Arianna_Sherlock@pepboys.com<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Drew Shippy<\/span>, Pinnacle Media<br \/>330-687-4053, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:drew@pinnmedia.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">drew@pinnmedia.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgcaa8left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgcaa8left\" title=\"Pep Boys\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pep Boys\" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1494449\/Pep_Boys_Logo.jpg \" imagelabel=\"General\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3358208-1&amp;h=1630265248&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1687584%2FPep_Boys_Keys_to_Progress_2021.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1687584%2FPep_Boys_Keys_to_Progress_2021.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1687584\/Pep_Boys_Keys_to_Progress_2021.jpg<\/a> \u00a0<br \/>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3358208-1&amp;h=3497735765&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1494449%2FPep_Boys_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1494449%2FPep_Boys_Logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1494449\/Pep_Boys_Logo.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Pep Boys<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">PHILADELPHIA<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 17, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Pep Boys, one of the nation&#8217;s leading automotive service networks, has once again joined in Progressive&#8217;s Keys to Progress initiative in its donation of vehicles to 50 veterans and veteran organizations. This year marks Pep Boys&#8217; 100<sup>th<\/sup> year in business and fourth consecutive year as a Progressive Keys to Progress affiliate. 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