SPRING 2018 DRIVE & THRIVE: CAR GIVEAWAY - GRADUATION EDITION

February 15, 2018

WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN HELPING OUR GRADUATING SENIORS GO FAR?

Not much, if you ask us! Elite Auto Experts is teaming up with Cy-Hope, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping Cy-Fair area youth, for our Drive & Thrive Car Giveaway: Graduation Edition!


This coming May, one lucky CFISD graduating student will win a fully restored Ford Fusion to get on the road to college or start an exciting career.


It's our way of showing that we care about our amazing community. We want to give back, and giving our graduating seniors a hand (or rather, as set of car keys) as they embark on an exciting future is our way of doing just that.


A complete restoration of the giveaway vehicle is underway as we speak! The talented body shop technicians at Elite Auto Experts are working hard to make the car look and drive like new! The vehicle will feature low mileage (so you can go extra-far as you embark on your college education or career!) and the first year of oil changes is on us!


WHO CAN ENTER THE CAR GIVEAWAY?

CFISD graduating seniors who are 17 years or older at the time of graduation AND are the recipient of a Cy-Hope award are eligible to enter. Please note that students who are younger than 18 at the time of entering the giveaway will need the consent of a parent or legal guardian.


Eligibility requirements:


CFISD graduating senior

Student must be a participant in Cy-Hope's Ambassador of Compassion program (AOC)

AND/OR

student has been recipient of one of Cy-Hope's "POP" financial assistance awards and must have passed or be passing the course:


Dual Credit


Advanced Placement


Certification


You are at least 17 years old at time of graduation

You are in possession of a legal, valid driver's license

You completed and submitted the official application by the deadline

As part of your application, we ask that you tell us a little about yourself and what Cy-Hope has meant to you as a recipient of funding for your college or career readiness.


Please see the complete contest rules for the car giveaway here.


HOW CAN YOU ENTER THE CAR GIVEAWAY?

Submit an official application right


HERE!


The deadline for entry is May 15, 2018.

ABOUT ELITE AUTO EXPERTS

We are a family-owned, family-operated automotive repair business located in northwest Houston. Earlier this year, we moved to a new location (just next door to our longtime home!) and added paint and body repair services to our list of offerings in an effort to deliver a complete tool chest of services for your vehicle. We pride ourselves on first-rate, honest service provided by top-of-the-line technicians. Car giveaways to deserving members of the community, support of toy and back-to-school drives, and other charitable contributions are part of our culture at Elite Auto Experts. This is the third Drive & Thrive Car Giveaway since we launched the program in the summer of 2017.



ABOUT CY-HOPE

Cy-Hope's mission is to make life better for all kids in our community. Cy-Hope serves as a catalyst to bring needs and solutions together by mobilizing the entire Cy-Fair community to provide opportunities for all students to succeed in life. We are helping students grow to be well-educated and productive citizens by offering hope for a brighter future! Our Providing Opportunities Program "POP" is just one of our many programs we have available to help accomplish our mission. For more information, please visit us at www.cy-hope.org.

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