There are Many
Ways to Get
Involved
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Passing The Torch
In this Marathon, the next generation keeps us running
Some of the most valuable resources in our industry are not the cars or parts themselves. It’s the ability to repair and restore them. It is our mission to ensure that these skills find their way to new mechanics, upholsterers and engineers. And there are many ways for you to help us do that.
Give TO THE CAR COMMUNITY
SUPPORT SKILLED TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS
Supporting the Piston Foundation with a tax deductible donation is the way all of us who share a passion for cars can help build a sustainable future for our car community.
Cars for Piston Scholars
DONATE YOUR COLLECTOR CAR TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS.
Turn your collector car into education and hands-on training for aspiring collector car technicians. Your car can change lives. 100% goes to our scholarship program.
Sponsor a Piston Scholar
Help an student start their career in Auto Restoration.
Piston Foundation scholarships are awarded to aspiring technicians to help them begin an auto restoration career. Give to the car culture you love. 100% goes to our scholarship program.
Founders Club
Join Your Peers and Make a Difference
The Founders Club is a unique group of car enthusiasts and collectors who are helping us provide skilled trade education and create career opportunities in the collector car industry.
Volunteer
Donate Your Time and Talents
We’re always looking to welcome more car enthusiasts into our circle. If you or someone you know would like to contribute to our cause, we would love to hear from you.
Be a Sponsor or Underwriter
Support Our Programs, Engage Your Customers and Your Community
Become a sponsor or underwriter and help support education and training for aspiring technicians and the grassroots needs of your customers and community.
Donate
Today
Support skilled trade education for future auto restoration technicians.
From the Piston Blog
While her classmates at McPherson College want to restore classic cars, Annika is restoring antique farm tractors. Known as “That Tractor Chick”, this Piston Scholar is charting a path for herself and other women entering the industry.
The Piston Foundation Expands Its Board of Directors
The Piston Foundation has expanded its board of directors to add expertise and experience that will help the organization create more education and career opportunities for the next generation of skilled automotive technicians, and expand the resources and scope of the foundation’s programs.
Piston Awards 20 Scholarships to its Fall Class of 2024 Scholars
The Piston Foundation is proud to announce the Fall 2024 class of Piston Scholars. Each of these scholars is a bright and exciting talent with a passion for collector cars and the drive to learn the skills of automotive restoration. Like other Piston Scholars before them, these aspiring technicians will join the collector car community as part of a new generation ready to preserve the past and build the future.
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