Article from www.motor.com
Charlotte, N.C.—Straightaway Tire & Auto, an independent automotive repair platform with over 65 locations across seven states, has announced the launch of its Straightaway Assistance Fund for Employees (SAFE), designed to provide financial support to team members facing unexpected hardship.
The initiative offers direct grants of up to $5,000 and a 2:1 matching charitable grant program for various hardships, including housing emergencies, major vehicle repairs, medical expenses, and educational pursuits not covered by employer funding.
“Our culture here at Straightaway Tire & Auto starts with the belief that our front-line team members are the most important people in this organization,” said John Teddy, chief executive officer of Straightaway. “Creating this resource to largely support our front-line team comes from a straightforward point of view that if we do the right thing and take care of our people, they will, in turn, do the right thing and take care of our customers and communities.”