Valvoline Inc. Awards Inaugural Happy to Help Grants, Investing $150,000 in Children’s Health and Mental Well-Being Programs Across Fayette County, Kentucky

Funding supports seven organizations and five new programs focused on improving children’s physical and mental health.

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced the recipients of its inaugural Happy to Help grants, administered in partnership with the Blue Grass Community Foundation. In total, Valvoline Inc. is awarding $150,000 across Fayette County, Ky., to support seven organizations launching or expanding initiatives focused on children’s health and mental well-being.

The new program reflects Valvoline Inc.’s 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.’s community impact in its hometown.

“Happy to Help is about creating lasting impact where our people live and work,” said Lori Flees, President and CEO of Valvoline Inc. “We’re delighted to support organizations bringing fresh solutions to urgent challenges in children’s health and mental well-being, while also helping more kids access the care, support and opportunities they deserve.”

Grant recipients include:

Fayette County Public Schools: A new middle school program focused on student health and wellness.

Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families: Expansion of grief counseling services, including support for alternative school students.

Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass: Continued health and mental health services for sexually abused children.

KVC Kentucky: A new program designed to help prevent adolescent psychiatric hospitalization.

Living Arts & Science Center: Creation of the Stillness Space, an outdoor healing and reflection area for teenagers.

Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky: New individual and group art therapy opportunities.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: Empathy in Action, a new drama-based anti-bullying program.

“We’re honored to partner with Valvoline Inc. on a program that will create real momentum for children and families across Fayette County,” said Lisa Adkins, President and CEO of Blue Grass Community Foundation. “These grants will help organizations grow meaningful programs that address both physical health and mental wellbeing in innovative ways.”

The Happy to Help initiative reflects Valvoline Inc.’s broader commitment to children’s 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.

About Valvoline Inc.

Valvoline 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.