Joey Logano, a three‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, recently leveraged his racing platform to address a pressing need among foster care youth in North Carolina. By partnering with his eponymous foundation, Logano announced the donation of ten brand‑new vehicles to support students who are completing high school within the state’s foster care system.
The initiative, known as the Driving to Success program, is administered by Crossnore Communities for Children, a nonprofit that provides wraparound services for children and families involved with the state’s child welfare system. Each vehicle is paired with financial assistance, housing support and mentorship, ensuring that recipients have more than just transportation but a foundation for independent adulthood.
A Legacy of Giving
Since its inception in 2013, the Joey Logano Foundation has invested more than $6 million in child‑welfare organizations across the United States. The recent car donation marks the latest chapter of a commitment that began with a modest grant and has grown into a multifaceted program addressing education, employment and long‑term stability for vulnerable youth.
The partnership with Huntersville Ford, which contributed five Ford Escapes and two Ford Edges when the program launched in 2017, illustrates how corporate collaborators can amplify impact. Together, the foundation and its partners aim to shift the statistical narrative: only 57 % of foster care students in North Carolina graduate high school, and just 2 % go on to pursue higher education.
Beyond the Keys
Transportation is often the linchpin that determines whether a young person can attend school, secure employment or access health services. By removing that barrier, the Driving to Success program not only celebrates graduation but also empowers recipients to pursue college, vocational training or career opportunities with confidence.
Logano’s approach blends personal passion with systemic change, reinforcing a message that belief in these young adults can translate into tangible support. As the foundation continues to expand its reach, the model offers a replicable blueprint for other communities seeking to uplift foster care alumni through mobility, mentorship and financial empowerment.