Foyt Teams Up Again with ABC Supply To Drive Support for Veterans
ABC Supply Co., Inc., Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), AJ Foyt Racing and Santino Ferrucci are teaming up at the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge to drive support for American military veterans.
The partnership has set an important goal: raise $4 million to provide life-changing support for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. And now through May 31, ABC Supply will match the first $1 million donated, doubling the impact. Fans can donate today at hfotusa.org/donate.
This mission extends to the track, too. AJ Foyt Racing is back with driver Santino Ferrucci behind the wheel of the No. 14 Chevrolet, sporting its iconic red, white and blue design sponsored by ABC Supply and dedicated to veterans supported by HFOT and those across the nation.
For over two decades, Homes For Our Troops has been a leading nonprofit transforming lives by building and donating specially adapted custom homes for severely injured veterans. Some highlights: Over 405 specially adapted custom homes have been designed and built nationwide, empowering veterans to regain independence and rebuild their lives.
Nearly 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly toward program services for veterans.
HFOT's support for veterans goes well beyond move-in day, helping each individual rebuild their life with guidance in areas like employment, education, health and dedicated financial planning.
'Homes For Our Troops' Platinum Partner ABC Supply is once again pledging their commitment to our nation's veterans by spotlighting HFOT during the 109th Running of the Indy 500 in 2025,' says HFOT President and CEO Brigadier General (Ret.) Tom Landwermeyer. 'Their fundraising goal of $4 million with a $1 million match advances our mission of Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives, enabling us to get even more severely injured post-9/11 veterans and their families into the specially adapted custom homes they need and deserve.'
This is the fourth year ABC Supply is hosting this campaign and its fifth year as a platinum sponsor of HFOT. Last year, the campaign crossed the finish line with an incredible $5.2 million raised. Since 2020, ABC Supply's support has allowed HFOT to start construction on 26 percent more homes each year.
'It's incredible to see the growing support for our veterans each year,' says Mike Jost, president and chief operating officer at ABC Supply. 'We're proud to help stretch every donation further with our $1 million match and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who have served our country.'
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