Helping ASE Certified Professionals in Times of Crisis
A Partnership Built for You
ASE and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) have joined forces to provide Support Beyond Certification—ensuring that the professionals who keep America moving are supported not only in their careers but also in life’s most difficult moments.
- ASE, formed by the automotive industry, sets the standard for excellence in automotive service.
- AACF provides emergency financial assistance when illness, injury, disaster, or hardship strikes.
Together, we’re committed to caring for the whole technician.
Why It Matters
Every year, thousands of technicians face hardships that could derail their careers and families. AACF is there to catch them before they fall.
When a major auto service retail employee was suddenly hospitalized and unable to work, AACF stepped in to cover essential expenses and keep their family afloat. That support meant the difference between crisis and recovery—allowing them to return to work with dignity and stability.
With ASE and AACF working together, ASE Certified professionals everywhere have a trusted safety net—one that keeps them strong in the bay and secure at home.
How to Get Help
If you or a member of your family is facing a crisis, AACF is here.
Step 1: Review AACF’s assistance guidelines
Step 2: Complete our quick pre-application form online
Step 3: Our team will reach out within 12-24 hours
How to Give Back
Your donation ensures ASE Certified professionals and their families have a lifeline in times of need.
- Make a One-Time Gift – Provide immediate relief for families in crisis.
- Join the Aftermarket Hearts Giving Circle – Become a monthly supporter and strengthen AACF’s safety net year-round
- Corporate Giving – Support industry colleagues through matching gifts or company programs
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