Advance supports organizations and charities within and around our corporate headquarters in Huntington Beach, CA and at both of our plants in Cedartown, GA and Salt Lake City, UT.

September 2023 - Chicago PAWS Walk 2023

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A group of Advance Engineers (Gust Gianos, Sailaja Dhulipala and Antonio Luna) took part in Chicago PAWS Walk 2023 in their home state of IL. The group got to enjoy a lakeside walk through sunny, breezy Chicago and Sailaja even brought her dog Pearl. Pearl was able to run through the obstacle course!

There were also some dogs up for adoption as well as a lot of local vendors and veterinary services at the event. The ASP team was able to raise $825 and with company matching they donated $1,600 for PAWS Chicago! Way to go!

Learn more about PAWS Chicago and the excellent work they do to support pet adoption and no kill shelters. https://www.pawschicago.org/

Group of people, including a man, woman, and child, standing under a park event banner for a 5K walk/run pet charity event, PAWS Chicago. They are dressed in blue T-shirts, with some holding dogs on leashes, and are smiling at the camera. There are tents and trees in the background on a sunny day.

Three people standing together at an outdoor event under a blue sky with clouds. They are wearing matching blue race shirts that say 'PAWS Chicago 5K 2023'. A man with a beard, a woman, and a man all wear sunglasses and smile at the camera. There are tents and people in the background, and a small dog with a brown coat is sitting on the grass in front of them.

A group of people walking along a path beside a lake on a sunny day, some wearing matching blue shirts, with trees to the left and a partly cloudy sky overhead.

February 2023 - Delivering Skateboards to Colette’s Children’s Home in Huntington Beach

On February 16, Advance HQ team members Sue Jorgenson, Alan Havey, Paul Apodaca, Kevin Jones, Michael Tran and Kevin Le delivered the skateboards to Colette’s Children’s Home, an organization that has, since 1998, provided more than 5,600 homeless women and children with a safe home and nurturing environment where they obtain compassionate support and services needed to achieve self-sufficiency. They toured the facility, listening to Samantha and Mikaela, as well as viewing the food, clothing, bedding, kitchen supplies, books, toys and more items available to the women and children and learned that there are seven group homes sheltering and serving them. Thanks team!

Learn more about Colette’s Children’s Home – https://www.coletteschildrenshome.com/.

Group of six people standing in an office, holding a sign that reads 'Made a difference in the Life of a Child,' with skateboards placed in front of them. The background has cubicles, a water dispenser, and Hello Kitty decorations.

January 2023 - Together We Rise (Skateboard Assembly)

Group of people outdoors holding skateboards and posing for a group photo, some smiling and giving thumbs up, in front of a building and trees on a sunny day.

Learn more about Colette’s Children’s Home – https://www.coletteschildrenshome.com/.

Four people sitting and lying on the ground of a parking lot, with two more people standing by tables at the background. Several parked cars are visible behind them, along with leafless trees and a building. The people appear to be participating in an outdoor activity or event, with some materials and a brochure or flyer on the ground.

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A group of diverse people are gathered around a table outdoors, engaged in a handshake, with some smiling and others observing. There are umbrellas providing shade, and a building with the numbers 15302 in the background.

October 2022 - Breast Cancer Awareness Philanthropy Month

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We had great representation from all locations and the ASP remote team to support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research for the entire month of October. Our teams recognized those affected by this disease by fundraising, attending walks and creating new shirts to sell for company matching. Great showing from ASP team members from across the country!

Two people, a woman and a man, standing in a hallway with their arms around each other. Both are wearing white T-shirts with pink ribbons and the word 'ADVANCE' printed on them, indicating support for breast cancer awareness. The woman has curly blonde hair, and the man is wearing a beanie and has a beard.

Two people standing outdoors behind a pink and white banner for the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk, with a large tree, buildings, and blue sky in the background. One person is holding a race bib, and the other has their arms raised.

September 2022 - AANE – Rodman Ride for Kids

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ASP recently donated to support Matt Krummell (brother of CEO, John Krummell) and his wife Valerie for their 50 mile bike ride to raise money for AANE.org (The Asperger-Autism Network). Matt and Valerie road 52.3 miles (just a little over the advertised 50 miles)!

July 2022 - Christmas in July

The Cedartown, GA team brought this opportunity to our attention and the ASP team stepped up to donate in multiple ways for Christmas in July! Many team members donated money to both our Cedartown and Salt Lake City locations to collect toys and important goods ahead of the holiday season. Some of the money was used to purchase shoes for a group of girls (through CASA in Georgia) who will be starting school in the fall.

Other team members took it upon themselves to donate toys at each ASP location or if they are remote, in their local area. Thank you everyone who participated in Christmas in July and we look forward to continuing this philanthropic initiative moving forward.

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A man in a red polo shirt and a young boy with a white shirt and shorts, standing next to a green trash can in a room with a table and chairs near a window. The man is holding a children's book and smiling.

Display of children's bicycles and toys at a retail store.

A woman standing next to a decorated Christmas tree holding two donation checks, with backpacks and school supplies on the floor. A banner for The Christmas Box International is visible in the background.

Two women standing inside a library or bookstore near a large window, holding and organizing books, with bookshelves and a parking lot visible outside.

A woman with long gray hair and glasses, smiling, holding a box of a children's book or toy set, standing in front of a window in a store or café. She is surrounded by stacks of similar boxed items, with a black bag containing snacks and a brochure on the table nearby. Outside the window, parked cars and a hedge are visible.

November 2021 - ASP Philanthropy Week

Advance Team Members from all locations participated in a philanthropy week from November 3 – 14, 2021. Great participation from across the country. Thank you for giving back to your local area team!

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Multiple cardboard boxes with Amazon Prime labels are in a waiting area.

Five men standing outdoors under a bridge, some holding tools, in a dirt area with small trees.

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A man wearing sunglasses, a dark t-shirt, gray pants, and white sneakers standing outside a shop, holding a plastic bag in his right hand. The shop has a colorful painted mural on the side and a red brick exterior.

Five people outdoors in a sunny area with trees, holding gardening tools and standing on dirt and grass.

A man with glasses and a beard smiling and holding grocery items stands behind an open trunk of a white SUV parked on a driveway. The trunk contains grocery boxes and packages. The background shows a garage, a hedge, and trees.

On Wednesday, November 3, the Advance team was in for meetings at the HB office and put together 200 essentials kits for local charities in our GA and UT plant communities. Bags were put together for teen girls, teen boys and women supported by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and will be distributed through other local charitable organizations.

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Two women standing behind red bins filled with socks and other items at an outdoor event, holding bright pink and yellow bags labeled 'Teen Girl.' There are other people in the background, and shade can be seen on the right side of the image.

Three people engaged in a community event outdoors, with a table of clothing items and multiple people in the background near a building with the sign 'Advance.' The scene features tables, chairs, umbrellas, and autumn trees.

Two women stand behind a table of assorted items at an outdoor sale or community event, smiling at the camera. The table has containers filled with small objects, socks, and other items. There are other people in the background and a parking lot with cars, trees, and a building nearby.