Honoring veterans through our vehicle donation event
Giving back to those who gave so much
Since 2013, Progressive has been honoring veterans with vehicle donations through the Keys to Progress® veteran vehicle giveaway program. The one-day vehicle giveaway events happen annually and are a strong source of pride for everyone who works here. Employees across the country volunteer to select vehicles to donate, organize fundraising activities to collect money or goods to provide recipient families, and plan memorable vehicle giveaway events for the recipients.
This program is a way for us to come together as a company to give back to people who have given so much for our country.
Since 2013, Progressive and our program affiliates have honored veterans for their service through our annual #KeysToProgress vehicle giveaway event.
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This fall, Progressive will host its 10th Keys to Progress event. And to celebrate, we’re taking our vehicle giveaway for veterans
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on a road trip.
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Our goal for 2022: to support veterans in all fifty states.
JOHN MURPHY:
The fact is we operate in all fifty states
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And so, it makes so much sense to be able to leverage our local presence
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to contribute to those local communities really across the country.
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KAREN BAILO:
I think it's so amazing to think about how these veterans,
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even after serving their country, they continue to serve their communities.
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We’re proud to have donated hundreds of vehicles,
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By teaming up with others to support veterans in need.
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MARY MAHONEY:
We'll never come close to giving back to those men and women what they truly deserve, but we are so honored to present
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a small token of our gratitude for the services and sacrifices made to keep our country safe.
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Progressive provides independence to those who protect it.
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Helping our heroes take a step toward progress this year and every year.
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Program Information
Event locations
Vehicle giveaways primarily take place at various Progressive offices and Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations across the United States. Recipients are expected to live in or near event locations or arrange travel to them. The Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program distributes vehicles once a year, typically in November.
Program affiliates
We work with military and charity organizations to find veterans in need of a vehicle and purchase recent-model used vehicles from Enterprise Rent-A-Car for donation. We also work closely with these organizations to administer this program every year:
The Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program provides support to those in need in the following areas:
Personal transportation support
Our hope is to offer a little relief and improve the lives of military men and women facing tough personal circumstances for which a vehicle may help —from finding employment or transporting children to and from school to getting to medical appointments or visiting loved ones.
The deadline for applications for personal transportation needs has been extended until 11:59 PM (local standard time) on Friday, September 8, 2023. If you want to request an application, send an email to: KeysToProgress@progressive.com.
Fall into one (1) of the following categories and provide the listed supporting documentation:
Military Veteran
Form DD214
Active-duty E-4 or lower
Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) showing Pay Grade
Spouse of an Active-duty E-4 or lower military member who is overseas
LES showing Pay Grade and valid marriage certificate
Gold Star Status
Form DD1300 or DIC eligibility letter
Household annual income must be below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines table issued by the Department of Health and Human Services
See National Income Limits (click “a chart with percentages of the guidelines” under “Resources”)
Have a valid driver's license
Be able to provide proof of insurance, if selected
Have a clean driving record - no major infractions in the past seven years
“Major infractions” may include, but are not limited to, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, driving with a suspended, revoked or invalid license, and reckless driving
Does not own a vehicle or is able to demonstrate an existing hardship with current vehicle
Be able to provide their 2022 or most recent federal income tax filing
Be able to pass a background check of entire adult life span, which will include but is not limited to any criminal activity
Be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their state of residence (which is nineteen [19] for residents of Alabama and Nebraska)
Be a legal resident of the United States, including the District of Columbia; excluding US Territories
May not be any of the following:
A current employee of Progressive Casualty Insurance Company or any of its affiliate companies
A household member or immediate family member (e.g., spouse, dependent child, regardless of where they reside) of a Progressive employee
An employee of any Keys to Progress affiliate
A previous recipient of a vehicle through the Keys to Progress program
Commercial vehicle needs
Vehicles also are available to help veteran-focused organizations and non-profits and veteran-owned small businesses.
The deadline for applications for commercial vehicle needs has been extended until 11:59 PM (local standard time) on Friday, September 8, 2023.
Hold a leadership position within the eligible organization (President, Founder, CEO, CFO, COO or any other similar title) and have the authority to provide the information and submit this application on behalf of the organization identified.
Fall into one (1) of the following categories and provide the listed supporting documentation:
Military Veteran
Form DD214
Active-duty E-4 or lower
Military ID card showing rank
Spouse of an Active-duty E-4 or lower military member who is overseas
Military ID Card showing rank and marriage certificate
Gold Star Status
Form DD1300 or DIC eligibility letter
Have a valid driver’s license
Be able to provide proof of insurance, if selected
Have a clean driving and/or DOT record – no major infractions in the past seven years
"Major infractions" may include, but are not limited to, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, driving with a suspended, revoked or invalid license, and reckless driving
If applicable, USDOT record should have no more than two Out-of-Service (OOS) violations in the prior 24 months
Be able to provide proof of insurance, if selected
Be able to pass a background check of entire adult life span, which will include but is not limited to any criminal activity
Be a legal resident of the United States, including the District of Columbia; excluding US Territories
Be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in their state of residence (which is nineteen [19] for residents of Alabama and Nebraska)
May not be any of the following:
A current employee of Progressive Casualty Insurance Company or any of its affiliate companies
A household member or immediate family member (e.g., spouse, dependent child, regardless of where they reside) of a Progressive employee
An employee of any Keys to Progress affiliate
A previous recipient of a vehicle through the Keys to Progress program
For an organization to be eligible to enter, it must meet the above eligibility criteria, in addition to the criteria below, at the time an application is submitted on its behalf:
Be able to provide their Business Income Tax filing, or Form 990 for non-profits, for the current year
Does not currently own a commercial vehicle, is able to demonstrate a hardship with current vehicle, or demonstrate a positive business impact from fleet addition
NOTE: Commercial applicants, including non-profits, may be required to submit additional information as a part of their application.
Please note: Recipients are responsible for applicable taxes and fees. If you are interested in being a vehicle recipient in this program, you need to apply through a non-profit organization (e.g., a charity or military association like a VFW post, etc.) and meet applicable criteria above. For additional information on eligibility, please see FAQs.
Check out the map below to see all the veterans we’ve supported and learn more about some of their stories.
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1 Veteran
Recipients in 2022
16 Vehicles
Donated since 2013
4 Branches
Represented since 2014
Jonee Coleman
2021 RecipientArmy
Jonee Coleman thought she’d serve in the military for life, but then a chronic illness forced her to retire and changed her life forever. The transition into civilian life and dealing with her newfound illness caused her mental health to decline.
That’s when Jonee found transition classes for military members.
She was so inspired by these classes she went on to become an instructor so she could help other service members like her. Then she turned that passion into a business where she helped even more veterans.
But after having her car totaled in an accident, Jonee was struggling again to get on her feet. That’s when Progressive’s Keys to Progress program stepped in, surprising her with a car on the TODAY Show.
Nakisha King
2020 RecipientNavy
Nakisha joined the Navy right after high school and served for almost eight years. After having three kids, she left the military but struggled to transition into civilian life. She found herself homeless and sleeping in her car with her kids.
But soon after, things started looking up for Nakisha.
She started interning at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center helping other veterans get the services they need and founded her own marketing company where she gets the word out about other veteran-owned businesses.
The only problem was her car. It needed a lot of repairs after years of use. That’s when Progressive and the TODAY Show stepped in to surprise her as a Keys to Progress recipient. Nakisha was overjoyed to receive her new car and expressed her appreciation and thankfulness to all those involved in getting her the vehicle.
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