The CMV Group Foundation has committed to donating $20,000 annually over the next three years to support the initiative, which provides essential hands-on learning opportunities for young people at risk of disengagement from traditional education.
“This partnership goes well beyond dollars,” Lighthouse executive officer Amy Robinson said.
“It’s about investing in potential and helping young people find purpose, skills and pathways to employment.”
Pit Stop is a volunteer-driven, strengths-based approach to learning, where participants learn valuable skills ranging from welding and woodwork to bike maintenance and basic automotive tasks.
Ms Robinson said the ongoing investment would allow Lighthouse to grow the program’s reach.
“Our young people are the future of Shepparton,” she said.
“Support like this from the CMV Group gives them the tools and the confidence to thrive.
“We’re incredibly grateful for their commitment to our community.”
The CMV Group Foundation is the charitable arm of the CMV Group.
This fourth-generation, family-owned Australian business operates a network of automotive dealerships and is dedicated to making meaningful change in the communities it serves.
On a recent visit to Shepparton, CMV Group joint managing director Miles Crawford described the experience of witnessing Pit Stop in action as “humbling”.
“(We) saw the children, as well as the incredible work being done by both Pit Stop and the Lighthouse Project in the Goulburn Valley,” he said.
“The CMV Group Foundation is proud to support this meaningful initiative ... and (we) trust this money will help to continue the great work being done and support the learning and development needs for many young people.”
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