Earnhardt Family Shares 75th Anniversary Surprise Donation With St. Vincent de Paul

PHOENIX, September 9, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Celebrating 75 years as an Arizona company with a year of surprise gifts to organizations making a difference in the community, Earnhardt Auto Centers is donating $75,000 to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Arizona, to support its critical services for individuals and families in need.

Tomorrow, at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at 2120 S 3^rd Drive, on The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Arizona's main campus in Phoenix, the Earnhardt Family will personally present St. Vincent de Paul with a $75,000 check.

"When we were deciding which organizations needed our financial support, we knew that our founder, (and my grandfather) Tex, would want us to include St. Vincent de Paul," said Bull Earnhardt. "The work of the Society is vital to the well-being of so many people, and we've all been a fan of the good work they do."

"We are incredibly grateful to receive this surprise donation from the Earnhardt family," said Shannon Clancy, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul. "Their kindness to St. Vincent de Paul and to so many organizations throughout our community has made such an impact over many years. This generous $75,000 gift will help us continue to feed, clothe, house and heal people and families facing difficult circumstances. St. Vincent de Paul couldn't serve so many people without loving partners like the Earnhardt family and Earnhardt Auto Centers. They bring energy, hope, and creativity to our community."

"Few organizations have as wide a reach as St. Vincent de Paul," said Dodge Earnhardt, the late Founder's grandson. "Their work touches so many lives, and their services are especially important as more families across the region struggle to make ends meet."

"Dad always showed us that you can't have a strong community if you don't do your part," said brothers Hal Earnhardt III and Jim Babe Earnhardt. "It's important that we mark our 75th anniversary by giving back to organizations that have such a meaningful impact on Arizona communities. We're proud to continue that tradition. It's also so fitting because we know our Dad supported this charity from the very beginning. Supporting Arizona is a family and company tradition, that's here to stay."

Previous 75th anniversary surprise gifts from Earnhardt Auto Centers have gone to the Boys & Girls Club, Child Crisis Arizona, Ava's Treehouse at the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, Make-A-Wish Arizona, St. Mary's Food Bank, the 100 Club of Arizona and the Arizona Humane Society. And, there may still be more surprise gifts to come ...

About Earnhardt Auto Centers

Earnhardt Auto Centers (EAC) is one of the oldest and most prominent privately owned auto dealer groups in the United States. Founded in 1951 by Hal Earnhardt, Jr. ("Tex Earnhardt") and made famous by their "No Bull" slogan, Earnhardt Auto Centers is consistently recognized by Automotive News as one of the top dealership groups in the country. EAC operates 17 new car dealerships, representing 15 brands. In 2026, Earnhardt Auto Centers celebrates its 75th Anniversary as an Arizona company. EAC remains locally owned and operated by multiple generations of the Earnhardt Family and over 2,000 loyal, dedicated employees. The company website is famously known as NoBull.com.

About Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to serving people in need and providing the community with the opportunity to serve. St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix is the largest council in the country and has been feeding, clothing, housing, and healing central and northern Arizona families since 1946. It operates a network of more than 80 neighborhood food pantries, four charity dining rooms, transitional shelters, family support services, bill assistance and homelessness prevention programming, as well as a charity clinic with medical, dental and wellness care for the uninsured.

ADDRESS:
2120 S 3^rd Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Park in the solar-panel covered parking lot and proceed to the main entrance near the statue of St. Vincent de Paul.

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Source: Earnhardt Auto Centers