Crew Carwash to Host 16th Annual ‘Crew for Kids’ Fundraiser to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

INDIANAPOLIS (July 11, 2025) – Crew Carwash, a trusted family-owned business since 1948, is proud to announce the return of its annual Crew for Kids fundraiser in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Now in its sixteenth year, the one-day event will take place Saturday, July 19, at all 54 Crew Carwash locations across Indiana and Minnesota, including 49 in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

As part of the event, 50% of all Ultimate Wash proceeds—from both in-store and online sales on Saturday, July 19—will be donated directly to local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies. The event runs from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with an inclement weather date set for Saturday, July 26. Select locations will feature live appearances by local officials, mascots, and special guests throughout the day.

“Crew Carwash has given back to our local communities since 1948 and will continue doing so with the support of our amazing teams,” said Bill Dahm, CEO of Crew Carwash. “Every year, we’re proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters for Crew for Kids to support the kids of Indiana and Minnesota.”

Funds raised will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies that serve markets in which Crew has locations. The agencies to receive proceeds from this fundraiser include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central Indiana, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, and more local agencies of the youth organization.

“We have always been a big supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters as we head into our 16th annual Crew for Kids event,” said  Sally Grant, 3rd Generation Leader and Owner of Crew Carwash. “Big Brothers Big Sisters offers meaningful mentorship opportunities to help youth achieve their full potential, and we’re proud to support that mission.”

In 2024, Crew Carwash raised more than $200,000 during the single-day fundraiser, bringing the company’s total contributions to over $1 million since the event’s inception in 2010.

“Partnering with Crew Carwash for the 16th year of the Crew for Kids event is always a highlight of our summer. Through their community-oriented mindset, Crew Carwash provides a simple way that people can support kids and recognize the importance of mentorship throughout Indiana and Minnesota,” said Darcey Palmer-Shultz, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana. “Alongside our generous partners, BBBSCI works endlessly to ensure that as many young people in our community benefit from the mentorship they deserve.”

Crew and Big Brothers Big Sisters invite customers to “be Big”—not just by participating in the fundraiser, but by learning more about becoming a mentor. In just a few hours each month, mentors can make a lasting difference in a child’s life. Visit https://www.bebigforkids.org/volunteer to learn more.

For event details, visit the Crew for Kids event page here. For more information about Crew Carwash, visit www.crewcarwash.com and follow Crew on Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit www.bbbs.org or connect on Facebook and Instagram.