CarParts.com and Safe Parking LA Unveil Heartfelt Documentary on "Fix-It Day 2025"
CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS) and Safe Parking LA have released a documentary showcasing 'Fix-It Day 2025', a community service event held at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The initiative provided essential auto repairs for 38 individuals and families experiencing vehicular homelessness in Los Angeles, including those affected by recent wildfires and economic challenges.
The event brought together multiple partners including Wrench, LIQUI MOLY, Bosch, JC Whitney, The Lime Truck, and Pacific Nexus. The documentary features success stories from Safe Parking LA program graduates, including Keshia, who completed her college degree while living in her car and later launched two small businesses.
The film highlights the collaboration between corporate partners and community organizations, demonstrating how businesses can engage directly in community support beyond traditional donations. The initiative focuses on providing reliable transportation access, which is important for maintaining employment and stability for individuals facing temporary homelessness.
CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS) e Safe Parking LA hanno rilasciato un documentario che mostra 'Fix-It Day 2025', un evento di servizio comunitario tenutosi presso il Petersen Automotive Museum. L'iniziativa ha fornito riparazioni auto essenziali a 38 individui e famiglie che vivono situazioni di senza fissa dimora legate ai veicoli a Los Angeles, inclusi coloro che sono stati colpiti da recenti incendi boschivi e sfide economiche.
L'evento ha riunito diversi partner tra cui Wrench, LIQUI MOLY, Bosch, JC Whitney, The Lime Truck e Pacific Nexus. Il documentario presenta storie di successo di laureati del programma Safe Parking LA, tra cui Keshia, che ha completato la sua laurea mentre viveva nella sua auto e successivamente ha avviato due piccole imprese.
Il film evidenzia la collaborazione tra partner aziendali e organizzazioni comunitarie, dimostrando come le imprese possano impegnarsi direttamente nel supporto alla comunità oltre le tradizionali donazioni. L'iniziativa si concentra sul fornire accesso a trasporti affidabili, fondamentale per mantenere l'occupazione e la stabilità per gli individui che affrontano una temporanea senza fissa dimora.
CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS) y Safe Parking LA han lanzado un documental que muestra 'Fix-It Day 2025', un evento de servicio comunitario celebrado en el Petersen Automotive Museum. La iniciativa proporcionó reparaciones automotrices esenciales a 38 individuos y familias que experimentan la falta de vivienda vehicular en Los Ángeles, incluidos aquellos afectados por recientes incendios forestales y desafíos económicos.
El evento reunió a múltiples socios, incluidos Wrench, LIQUI MOLY, Bosch, JC Whitney, The Lime Truck y Pacific Nexus. El documental presenta historias de éxito de graduados del programa Safe Parking LA, incluida Keshia, quien completó su título universitario mientras vivía en su automóvil y luego lanzó dos pequeñas empresas.
La película destaca la colaboración entre socios corporativos y organizaciones comunitarias, demostrando cómo las empresas pueden involucrarse directamente en el apoyo a la comunidad más allá de las donaciones tradicionales. La iniciativa se centra en proporcionar acceso a transporte confiable, lo cual es importante para mantener el empleo y la estabilidad de las personas que enfrentan la falta de vivienda temporal.
CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS)와 Safe Parking LA는 'Fix-It Day 2025'를 소개하는 다큐멘터리를 발표했습니다. 이 커뮤니티 서비스 이벤트는 피터슨 자동차 박물관에서 열렸습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 최근 산불과 경제적 어려움의 영향을 받는 로스앤젤레스의 차량 노숙자를 포함하여 38명의 개인과 가족에게 필수 자동차 수리를 제공했습니다.
이 이벤트는 Wrench, LIQUI MOLY, Bosch, JC Whitney, The Lime Truck, Pacific Nexus 등 여러 파트너를 모았습니다. 다큐멘터리에서는 Safe Parking LA 프로그램 졸업생들의 성공 사례를 다루고 있으며, 그 중 Keshia는 자신의 차에서 생활하면서 대학 학위를 마치고 나중에 두 개의 작은 사업을 시작했습니다.
이 영화는 기업 파트너와 지역 사회 조직 간의 협력을 강조하며, 기업이 전통적인 기부를 넘어 지역 사회 지원에 직접 참여할 수 있는 방법을 보여줍니다. 이 이니셔티브는 신뢰할 수 있는 교통 접근성을 제공하는 데 중점을 두며, 이는 일자리 유지와 일시적인 노숙 상태에 있는 개인의 안정성을 유지하는 데 중요합니다.
CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS) et Safe Parking LA ont publié un documentaire présentant 'Fix-It Day 2025', un événement de service communautaire qui s'est tenu au Petersen Automotive Museum. L'initiative a fourni des réparations automobiles essentielles à 38 individus et familles vivant une situation de sans-abrisme véhiculaire à Los Angeles, y compris ceux touchés par les récents incendies de forêt et des défis économiques.
L'événement a rassemblé plusieurs partenaires, dont Wrench, LIQUI MOLY, Bosch, JC Whitney, The Lime Truck et Pacific Nexus. Le documentaire présente des histoires de réussite de diplômés du programme Safe Parking LA, y compris Keshia, qui a terminé son diplôme universitaire tout en vivant dans sa voiture et a ensuite lancé deux petites entreprises.
Le film met en lumière la collaboration entre les partenaires d'entreprise et les organisations communautaires, démontrant comment les entreprises peuvent s'engager directement dans le soutien à la communauté au-delà des dons traditionnels. L'initiative se concentre sur la fourniture d'un accès fiable au transport, ce qui est important pour maintenir l'emploi et la stabilité des personnes confrontées à une situation de sans-abrisme temporaire.
CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS) und Safe Parking LA haben einen Dokumentarfilm veröffentlicht, der 'Fix-It Day 2025' zeigt, eine Gemeinschaftsveranstaltung, die im Petersen Automotive Museum stattfand. Die Initiative bot 38 Personen und Familien, die von Fahrzeugobdachlosigkeit in Los Angeles betroffen sind, einschließlich derjenigen, die von den jüngsten Waldbränden und wirtschaftlichen Herausforderungen betroffen sind, essentielle Autoreparaturen an.
Die Veranstaltung brachte mehrere Partner zusammen, darunter Wrench, LIQUI MOLY, Bosch, JC Whitney, The Lime Truck und Pacific Nexus. Der Dokumentarfilm zeigt Erfolgsgeschichten von Absolventen des Safe Parking LA-Programms, darunter Keshia, die während sie in ihrem Auto lebte, ihren Hochschulabschluss machte und später zwei kleine Unternehmen gründete.
Der Film hebt die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Unternehmenspartnern und Gemeinschaftsorganisationen hervor und zeigt, wie Unternehmen sich über traditionelle Spenden hinaus direkt in die Unterstützung der Gemeinschaft einbringen können. Die Initiative konzentriert sich darauf, den Zugang zu zuverlässigem Transport zu gewährleisten, was wichtig ist, um Beschäftigung und Stabilität für Personen, die vorübergehend obdachlos sind, aufrechtzuerhalten.
- Enhanced brand visibility and corporate social responsibility through community engagement
- Strengthened business partnerships with major automotive industry players
- Generated positive media coverage and marketing opportunities
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A Powerful Glimpse Into What's Possible When Transportation Meets Community Support
Amid a growing homelessness crisis, the Fix-It Day documentary offers a powerful and personal look at how a single day of service created a lasting impact. Hosted at the Petersen Automotive Museum, the event brought together Safe Parking LA, CarParts.com, and supporting partners including Wrench, LIQUI MOLY, Bosch, JC Whitney, The Lime Truck, and Pacific Nexus to provide critical vehicle repairs for 38 individuals and families—including some affected by the recent LA wildfires and economic setbacks.
The film captures the collaboration in action, highlighting how volunteer mechanics, nonprofit leaders, corporate partners, and community members came together to meet a deeply human need: helping people stay mobile, stay safe, and continue moving forward during incredibly challenging times.
Real Stories, Real Impact
At the heart of the documentary are the voices from the Safe Parking LA community–individuals who once faced the challenges of living in their vehicles and have since built new paths forward. Their reflections offer powerful insight into how events like Fix-It Day can restore confidence, dignity, and momentum for those still navigating similar journeys.
Keshia, a Safe Parking LA program graduate, recounts how she completed her college degree while living in her car and has since launched two small businesses, including a health-conscious dessert brand. "Even though you are in your car, you can still make it. I'm not ashamed about where I come from—I'm excited about where I'm going."
The film also features Mello Shorter, a Safe Parking LA board member and fellow program graduate, who joined the event in support of current participants. "Maintaining a vehicle isn't cheap, and for many of us, it's one of the biggest challenges we face. Having a resource like Fix-It Day lifts some of that weight—it's one less thing to worry about, so we can focus on getting where we need to go."
These moments–and many others shown throughout the film–underscore the value of meeting people with support, respect, and the belief that their future is still theirs to shape.
A Blueprint for Corporate-Community Partnership
Fix-It Day serves as a model for how businesses can step beyond donations and into direct community engagement. The documentary highlights how CarParts.com, in partnership with Safe Parking LA, brought together resources, partners, and people to meet a deeply practical need–reliable transportation for individuals facing temporary homelessness.
Christina Thelin, Chief Marketing Officer of CarParts.com, witnessed the impact firsthand. "This wasn't just a company event—it was a moment of connection with the community. You could feel the impact in real time—parents relieved they could safely drive their kids to school, individuals grateful to make it to work without fear of breaking down. It reminded us why we do what we do."
The film also sheds light on the broader role of Safe Parking LA, an organization that not only provides a safe place for individuals to park and sleep in their vehicles overnight, but also a network of wraparound services. Matthew Tecle, Executive Director of Safe Parking LA, echoed the significance of the day: "This initiative showed that mobility isn't a luxury—it's a lifeline. Access to reliable transportation is often the missing link between instability and opportunity."
Why This Film Matters Now
The film not only documents what happened on a single day–it points to what's possible when local organizations and businesses step up with purpose. It's a spark for continued momentum. "We wanted to create a moment of hope—and we did," said Thelin. "But the real power lies in how we move forward. This isn't the end—it's the beginning."
Watch the full film now and learn how to support Safe Parking LA's mission here.
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ABOUT CARPARTS.COM
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ABOUT SAFE PARKING LA
Safe Parking LA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe overnight parking and supportive services for individuals and families living in their vehicles across
With a mission to empower people experiencing vehicular homelessness, Safe Parking LA collaborates with local governments, service providers, and community partners to deliver case management, housing assistance, and essential services. The organization is committed to addressing the root causes of homelessness through advocacy, education, and community-driven solutions. For more information, visit www.safeparkingla.org.
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