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<\/a><\/a>\nThe new program reflects Valvoline Inc.\u2019s continued commitment to strengthening communities and supporting the whole child. With the majority of recipients being new grant partners, the inaugural year of Happy to Help expands Valvoline Inc.\u2019s community impact in its hometown.<\/p>
\n\u201cHappy to Help is about creating lasting impact where our people live and work,\u201d said Lori Flees, President and CEO of Valvoline Inc. \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to support organizations bringing fresh solutions to urgent challenges in children\u2019s health and mental well-being, while also helping more kids access the care, support and opportunities they deserve.\u201d<\/p>
\nGrant recipients include:<\/span><\/b><\/p> \nFayette County Public Schools<\/b>: A new middle school program focused on student health and wellness.<\/p> \nKentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families<\/b>: Expansion of grief counseling services, including support for alternative school students.<\/p> \nChildren\u2019s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass<\/b>: Continued health and mental health services for sexually abused children.<\/p> \nKVC Kentucky<\/b>: A new program designed to help prevent adolescent psychiatric hospitalization.<\/p> \nLiving Arts & Science Center<\/b>: Creation of the Stillness Space, an outdoor healing and reflection area for teenagers.<\/p> \nDown Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky<\/b>: New individual and group art therapy opportunities.<\/p> \nLexington Children\u2019s Theatre<\/b>: Empathy in Action, a new drama-based anti-bullying program.<\/p> \n\u201cWe\u2019re honored to partner with Valvoline Inc. on a program that will create real momentum for children and families across Fayette County,\u201d said Lisa Adkins, President and CEO of Blue Grass Community Foundation. \u201cThese grants will help organizations grow meaningful programs that address both physical health and mental wellbeing in innovative ways.\u201d<\/p> \nThe Happy to Help initiative reflects Valvoline Inc.\u2019s broader commitment to children\u2019s health and mental well-being through community partnerships, volunteerism and charitable giving. By investing in new initiatives today, the company aims to support a stronger, healthier future for the next generation across Fayette County and the broader Bluegrass region.<\/p> \nAbout Valvoline Inc.<\/b><\/p> \nValvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at more than 2,400 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The Company completes more than 30 million services annually system-wide, from about 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the 13,000 team members who are working to drive the full potential of our core business, deliver sustainable network growth, and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the car parc. For more information, visit vioc.com<\/a>.<\/p> \nFor Further Information<\/span><\/b><\/p> \nInvestor Relations<\/b>