Honoring Nathan Young. Changing Lives Through Community.
Join us at the 5th Annual Never Say Goodbye Car Show. Supporting local families and scholarships.
Honoring Nathan Young. Changing Lives Through Community.
Join us at the 5th Annual Never Say Goodbye Car Show. Supporting local families and scholarships.
Supporting Future Technicians
We provide fully-loaded toolboxes to Southern Highschool graduating students entering the automotive industry, helping them start their careers without financial barriers.
Community Car Show
Held the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend - our annual Never Say Goodbye Car Show brings the community together to celebrate cars, honor Nathan, and raise funds for student toolboxes.
A Legacy That Gives Back
The foundation was created to honor Nathan Young by turning community support into real opportunities for local students.
Built by the Community
Every donation, sponsorship, and registration directly supports local students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
Our Sponsors
Local businesses helping us put tools in students’ hands and build futures in the automotive industry.
Two Career Paths. Two Toolboxes. Two Futures.
Each year, donations help us purchase two fully-loaded professional toolboxes for graduating students entering the automotive industry.
Toolbox 1
Maintenance & Light Repair
Bumper-to-Bumper Service Readiness
Built for students entering general automotive service careers, this toolbox is designed to support bumper-to-bumper maintenance and repair work from day one.
Includes tools for:
- Engine diagnostics
- Brake service
- Suspension & steering
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Routine maintenance
- Bumper-to-bumper service needs
This toolbox allows graduates to step directly into a service bay with the tools required for real-world automotive work.
Toolbox 2
Collision & Body Work
Collision & Refinishing Career Path
Designed for students pursuing careers in body and collision repair, this toolbox supports the tools needed for restoration, refinishing, and structural work.
Includes tools for:
- Panel repair
- Sanding & prep
- Body alignment
- Detailing
- Collision restoration
This toolbox equips graduates to begin work immediately in a body shop environment without the financial barrier of purchasing tools upfront.
How the Foundation Works
Here’s how your support turns into real opportunity.
Community Support & Donations
Each year, funds are raised through our annual car show and online donations from generous supporters and local businesses.
Purchasing Fully-Loaded Toolboxes
Donations are used to purchase two professional-grade toolboxes typically valued at $1,500-$2,500.
• One box focused on Maintenance & Light Repair
• One box focused on Collision & Body Work
These toolboxes remove the financial barrier for students entering the auto industry.
Awarded at Year-End Ceremony
The toolboxes are presented to two graduating auto-program seniors at their end-of-year ceremony the following year. Southern Highschool staff and administration hand-select the students based on growth and career-readiness.
Example:
The 2025 Car Show funds toolboxes awarded in May 2026.
Real Students. Real Toolboxes. Real Impact.
These moments represent more than a gift, they represent the start of a career. Take a look at the students and toolboxes made possible by your support.
