March 18, 2026, Denver, CO — SparkHope Automotive has been awarded a grant from the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation to advance its mission of providing safe, reliable transportation to single working mothers experiencing financial hardship.
The grant is part of the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation’s year-end giving round, which awarded nearly $1.5 million to 50 nonprofits nationwide—marking the foundation’s largest distribution of funds since its founding in 2020. SparkHope Automotive was selected for its impact-driven work addressing transportation barriers that directly affect economic stability and family well-being.
In 2025 alone, SparkHope Automotive served 909 women through a combination of vehicle placements, critical repairs, and ongoing maintenance. This included 57 vehicle placements and 1,270 repairs—helping mothers remain employed, transport their children safely, and maintain independence.
“Supporting work like this makes sense for O’Reilly, as it addresses a need directly within our industry,” said Julie Gray, president of the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation. “SparkHope not only connects single moms with trusted professionals to repair their vehicles, they also teach them to think strategically about their transportation needs and to prioritize maintenance to reduce the possibility of an unplanned, life-interrupting repair.”
The O’Reilly Automotive Foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of the O’Reilly family, supporting organizations that improve quality of life for underserved and underrepresented individuals and families. Its giving priorities include economic stability and mobility, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief.
Since 1957, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has grown from a family-owned company into a leading automotive replacement parts retailer, serving professional service providers and do-it-yourself customers across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada through more than 6,500 store locations.
For more information about SparkHope Automotive and its programs, visit sparkhopeautomotive.org.
About SparkHope Automotive
SparkHope Automotive (formerly Hands of The Carpenter) is a faith-based nonprofit serving working single mothers by addressing a critical and often overlooked barrier to stability: reliable transportation. For more than two decades, SparkHope has provided vehicle repair, maintenance, and placement services that help relieve financial strain and support long-term economic self-sufficiency. Guided by values of integrity, stewardship, and compassionate service, SparkHope partners with businesses, nonprofits, churches, and individuals to help single moms thrive.
