CARMAX, THE MISSION CONTINUES JOIN FORCES FOR DAY OF SERVICE IN PHOENIX 

VETERANS & VOLUNTEERS TEAM UP TO TACKLE PROJECTS AT GARDEN OF TOMORROW IN SUPPORT OF TIGER MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION 

PHOENIX – Dec. 9, 2024 – Military veteran nonprofit The Mission Continues (TMC) and long-time strategic partner CarMax are teaming up this Wednesday, Dec. 11, to tackle a series of projects in a Greater Phoenix community as part of a Dedicated Day of Service. 

Taking place at the Garden of Tomorrow with dedicated community partner the Tiger Mountain Foundation, CarMax associates are teaming up with TMC’s veterans, volunteers, and community members for a variety of revitalization projects at this vital communal garden space on Phoenix’s south side. For TMC Phoenix Platoon Leader, Gary Streeter, this project is symbolic of the long-time collaboration between partners that demonstrates how a community can come together to support one another. 

“We’ve been working with Tiger Mountain Foundation for many years now, even here at the Garden of Tomorrow, and I’ve always been impressed with their dedication to not only allowing TMC to come in and support the work they need done, but to roll up their sleeves with us and do the work together,” Streeter said. “And now with the support of a dedicated partner like CarMax, we feel very fortunate that this mission is likely going to advance further than we’ve seen it done before.” 

CarMax and The Mission Continues have been partners since 2015, and that commitment extends far beyond financial contributions. Since 2016, nearly 1,700 CarMax associates have volunteered to support TMC’s mission, bringing their energy and dedication to service projects across the country. Over the years, dedicated CarMax associates have volunteered nearly 8,000 hours, creating more than $266,000 in additional economic impact.  

“CarMax embodies all the aspirational qualities that we hope to have in a strategic partner,” said La Costa Moore, Interim Chief Executive Officer of The Mission Continues. “They lead by example of what it means to support our nation’s veterans and communities by showing up to donate, activate, and advocate for this vital mission, and we couldn’t feel more fortunate to have them beside us in all phases.” 

By supporting TMC’s Service Platoon Program, CarMax has contributed to a successful 2024 thus far that has seen nearly 8,000 TMC volunteers attend more than 600 service projects, leading to an estimated $1,228,036 in economic impact through nearly 37,000 volunteer hours in our nation’s under-resourced communities. This week’s recipient of the dedicated collaboration is the Phoenix Service Platoon, which hopes to host 150 volunteers at the Garden of Tomorrow. 

“Our work with The Mission Continues demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing community support and career opportunities to our military service members, veterans, and their families,” said Leslie Parpart, Assistant Vice President, CarMax Community and Inclusion. “Additionally, CarMax associates are proud to team up with veterans and the communities they serve, working together to foster thriving neighborhoods.” 

About CarMax 

CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used autos, revolutionized the automotive retail industry by driving integrity, honesty and transparency in every interaction. The company offers a truly personalized experience with the option for customers to do as much, or as little, online and in-store as they want. During the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, CarMax sold approximately 770,000 used vehicles and 550,000 wholesale vehicles at its auctions. In addition, CarMax Auto Finance originated more than $8 billion in receivables during fiscal 2024, adding to its more than $17 billion portfolio. CarMax has over 245 store locations, nearly 30,000 associates, and is proud to have been recognized for 20 consecutive years as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. CarMax is committed to making a positive impact on people, communities and the environment. Learn more in the 2024 Responsibility Report. For more information, visit www.carmax.com.  

About The Mission Continues 

The Mission Continues is a national veterans organization dedicated to empowering veterans as community-based leaders. We invest in veterans and under-resourced communities, developing new skill sets and equipping a growing veteran volunteer movement with the tools to drive positive change. We deploy veteran volunteers in more than 40 cities nationwide alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, address food insecurity, increase access to parks and green spaces, foster neighborhood identity, and more. Through this unique model, veterans are provided opportunities for personal connection and professional growth while generating visible community impact. To learn more, visit www.missioncontinues.org. 

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Media Contact: 
Keith Thomas 
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications 
The Mission Continues 
Email: kthomas@missioncontinues.org 
Phone: 765-543-8533