The Foundation has paid $1 million towards the six-year, $2 million pledge it made to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 2005.  In 2004, the Hospital honored the Foundation by naming its state-of-the-art information center the Auto Dealers CARing For Kids Foundation Patient Welcome Center.  The Foundation is very proud of its nearly twenty year relationship with the Hospital.

Here's what the Foundation has planned to date:

2008 Black Tie Tailgate Preview Gala at the Philadelphia Auto Show  Save the date, Friday, February 1, 2008 - Dine and dance among the finest automobiles in the world while supporting the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation!  For details, please visit the event web site at blacktietailgate.com.

2008 Philadelphia International Auto Show

Save the dates, February 2-10, 2008 - VIew over 700 vehicles from more than 40 manufacturers, plus classics, concepts, exotics and aftermarket vehicles in the Auto Show Tuner Salon!  One dollar for every ticket sold will support the annual donation to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia through the Auto Dealers CARing for Kid's Foundation.  For more information, visit the shows web site at phillyautoshow.com

Greater Philadelphia Automotive Technology Competition
Created in 1994, the purpose of the competition is to build awareness for the important role of auto technicians in today’s workforce and to spotlight their specialized skills and professionalism.  The first part of the competition involves a 160-question written exam.  Of the 90 students who take the exam, the twenty-four individuals who receive the highest marks advance to the hands-on portion of the competition. 

Any dealers, manufacturers or auto industry supporters interested in making a contribution to the 2009 event may contact Mary Lynn Alvarino in the Foundation’s office.  The most needed items are tools and prizes that are useful for the students to continue their automotive education after high school. 

The official registration and financial information of the ADAGP Charitable Foundation,dba Auto Dealers CARing For Kids Foundation, may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

This Foundation is a public charity with section 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service. A copy of the Form 990 is available for public inspection at 3311 Swede Road, East Norriton, PA 19401