Endurance on Tuesday announced the launch of its social impact initiative, Endurance Cares, with two donations totaling $20,000.

The provider of auto protection plans in the U.S. said these contributions are part of Endurance Cares’ mission to foster community growth and opportunity through impactful giving.

Endurance highlighted the ASE Education Foundation received $10,000 to support its goal of preparing students for successful careers in the automotive service industry through education, training, and certification programs.

Endurance said donation to this nonprofit will help equip the next generation of skilled technicians, ensuring they are career-ready for an evolving industry.

The second $10,000 donation was given to Cars of Hope, a Chicagoland-based nonprofit that has been providing vehicles to under-resourced individuals since its founding in 2010.

Endurance said this contribution will help the organization accept donated cars, repair them as needed and provide them to families in need, offering the gift of reliable transportation and a pathway to greater independence.

“At Endurance, we believe in the importance of giving back,” Endurance chief executive officer Justin Thomas said. “With the launch of Endurance Cares, we’re excited to support career readiness in the automotive industry while also providing essential resources to local Chicago families in need through these two outstanding organizations.”

“By aligning with initiatives that reflect our core values of service, integrity, and collaboration, we aim to make a lasting impact Thomas added. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to partnering with more organizations to foster positive change and empower those in need.”