A big thanks goes out to our clients who donated a truck load of non-perishable food for Safe Passage. During the months of July and August we were giving away 10% off any work, for a donation for Safe Passage. 
The the mission of Safe Passage to reduce or prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in DeKalb County. We provide a wide range of services to victims of domestic and sexual violence including crisis intervention and medical advocacy for victims of domestic and sexual violence, short- and long-term housing for victims and their children, counseling, legal advocacy, children’s services, community education, a batterer’s intervention program, and a Latina outreach program.
Aug 162010
Save money on your vehicle repair and help Safe Passage all at the same time. During the month of August, bring in non-perishable food items and receive a 10% discount on your vehicle repair. The the mission of Safe Passage to reduce or prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in DeKalb County. We provide a wide range of services to victims of domestic and sexual violence including crisis intervention and medical advocacy for victims of domestic and sexual violence, short- and long-term housing for victims and their children, counseling, legal advocacy, children’s services, community education, a batterer’s intervention program, and a Latina outreach program.
July’s Oil Change Charity of the Month – Growing Place’s ‘Summer Camp’. The Growing Place is an early childhood program that is certified as a Star Level Two under the Quality Counts: Quality Rating System (QRS) through the Illinois Department of Human Resources (IDHS) and the Illinois Network of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA). This holds us to a higher standard of excellence and we exceed DCFS licensing standards.
A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization which has offered quality child care in the DeKalb community since 1973.
Also a member of the Community Coordinated Child Care
(4-C), the DeKalb United Way, and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.
This month the NAPA Autocares of DeKalb County brought in $706.00 for YMCA’s “Strong Kids Campaign”. Each month the NAPA autocare centers donates a portion from every oil change to a local charity.
I just had the opportunity to drop off a check, in the amount of $852.00 to the DeKalb County Hospice. During the month of March the local NAPA autocare centers donated $1 for every oil change performed. Pictured from left to right, Karen Hagen – Executive Director, Larry Sharp – City Auto Repair, Jon Bockman – Bockman’s Auto Care, Tim King – DeKalb County Auto Parts.
This month’s Oil Change Charity is the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. We will donate a portion from every oil change we do this month to the Kishwaukee Family YMCA. For more information please click the link: http://kishymca.org/donate.html
Apr 232010
Bockman’s is helping Mrs. Wirth and Mrs Redmond’s 8th grade homerooms, at Clinton Rosette Middle School, by participating in “Pennies for Peace”, a service project that will help broaden kids understanding of events going on in other countries. This will advance the understanding of the power of philanthropy and how they will be benefiting the human race…one penny at a time. If you have any questions about the “Pennies for Peace” campaign feel free to contact Mrs. Wirth or Mrs. Redmond at 815-754-2226.
This month come in for an oil change and help support the DeKalb County Hospice. We Donate a portion from every oil change to a local charity.
DeKalb County Hospice is a nonprofit community based hospice program that has been providing quality end-of- life care and bereavement support to our community since 1982.
Visit DeKalb County Hospice’ website for more information http://www.dekalbcountyhospice.org/
I was able to drop off the checks from the NAPA AutoCare Centers to Love Inc. on Friday. Love Inc. brings Christian churches together, across denominational lines, to help the poor by meeting immediate needs such as food and clothing, to longer-term responses through relational ministries such as life skills training and transitional housing.
Jan 282010
During the month of December, the DeKalb Area Napa Auto Care centers raised $686.00 for Opportunity House. The Napa Auto Care centers donate $1 from every oil change performed to local charities. To date we have raised over $6400.00.