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CarParts.com and Safe Parking LA Unveil Heartfelt Documentary on "Fix-It Day 2025"
A Powerful Glimpse Into What's Possible When Transportation Meets Community Support LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS), a
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[{"type":"text","content":"A Powerful Glimpse Into What's Possible When Transportation Meets Community Support\nLOS ANGELES, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS), a leading eCommerce destination for automotive parts and accessories, in collaboration with Safe Parking LA, has released a new short documentary that captures the heart of Fix-It Day 2025 – a one-day community event led by CarParts.com, with support from local businesses and Safe Parking LA, that provided essential auto repairs for individuals and families experiencing vehicular homelessness in Los Angeles.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAmid a growing homelessness crisis, the Fix-It Day documentary offers a powerful and personal look at how a single day of service created a lasting impact. Hosted at the Petersen Automotive Museum, the event brought together Safe Parking LA, CarParts.com, and supporting partners including Wrench, LIQUI MOLY, Bosch, JC Whitney, The Lime Truck, and Pacific Nexus to provide critical vehicle repairs for 38 individuals and families—including some affected by the recent LA wildfires and economic setbacks.\nThe film captures the collaboration in action, highlighting how volunteer mechanics, nonprofit leaders, corporate partners, and community members came together to meet a deeply human need: helping people stay mobile, stay safe, and continue moving forward during incredibly challenging times.\nReal Stories, Real Impact\nAt the heart of the documentary are the voices from the Safe Parking LA community–individuals who once faced the challenges of living in their vehicles and have since built new paths forward. Their reflections offer powerful insight into how events like Fix-It Day can restore confidence, dignity, and momentum for those still navigating similar journeys.\nKeshia, a Safe Parking LA program graduate, recounts how she completed her college degree while living in her car and has since launched two small businesses, including a health-conscious dessert brand. \"Even though you are in your car, you can still make it. I'm not ashamed about where I come from—I'm excited about where I'm going.\"\nThe film also features Mello Shorter, a Safe Parking LA board member and fellow program graduate, who joined the event in support of current participants. \"Maintaining a vehicle isn't cheap, and for many of us, it's one of the biggest challenges we fa...