Day: November 13, 2025

Everett, WA. November 13, 2025 – Thanks to the Les Schwab Tires for Purpose program, the YMCA of Snohomish County is even better equipped this fall to empower youth to discover their potential, build confidence, and positively engage with their communities.

Through the Les Schwab Tires for Purpose program, five of the YMCA’s vehicles – a full-sized bus, two mini buses, a Suburban and a Ford Ranger XL – were outfitted with brand-new, donated tires this month at four different Les Schwab locations in the area. The vehicles are used to transport staff and members, especially youth, to a wide variety of events year-round. More vehicles on the road for the YMCA means more opportunities for the community.

“The YMCA of Snohomish County is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive, and we are so grateful to Les Schwab for supporting that vision and keeping our community safe with their generous donation,” said Brianne Kreppein, Grant Manager at YMCA of Snohomish County. “Tires for Purpose is an amazing program, covering a basic need that nonprofits often struggle to find funding for.”

Les Schwab Tires for Purpose awards community nonprofits that are making a positive difference with a set of tires for their organization’s vehicle.

“It’s a meaningful way Les Schwab helps local organizations stay on the road to do more good,” said Les Schwab Area Manager Rich Baalman. “Les Schwab has always been about creating opportunity, especially in the small towns where we were founded and where we work. We want to help all kids in our communities dream and prosper.”

According to Kreppein, the donation came at the perfect time for the Y, “Les Schwab made it possible to replace tires on all of our vehicles that needed it across Snohomish and Island County just in time for the rainy fall and winter seasons. We can’t thank them enough for helping our youth get safely to their field trips, swim lessons, and before- and after-school care!”

In 2025, Les Schwab Tires supported more than 300 organizations with the Tires for Purpose program across the 15 states where the company operates. To learn more about the program, visit https://www.lesschwab.com/tiresforpurpose. Applications for 2025 have closed, but nonprofits will have another opportunity to apply in early 2026.