By Jim Utter
Director of Journalism
Express Wash Concepts, parent company of Clean Express Auto Wash, recently announced a $28,450 donation to Cleveland Guardians Charities as part of their fourth annual CLE Inspires Week.
The donation was raised Aug. 22–24, when Clean Express offered a special “Guardians Shine + Ceramic” wash for $15.
For every wash that was purchased, $10 was donated directly to Cleveland Guardians Charities, and customers were entered to win exclusive prizes from both Clean Express and the Cleveland Guardians Major League Baseball team.
“From the beginning, we’ve believed our responsibility goes far beyond clean cars,” said John Roush, founder and CEO of Express Wash Concepts. “Through our EWC Cares program, we’re committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work.
“Partnering with organizations like Cleveland Guardians Charities allows us to give back in meaningful ways – whether that’s supporting programs for underserved youth, strengthening families or enhancing local neighborhoods.
“We’re proud to invest in the people and causes that make our communities stronger.”
Through the EWC Cares program, EWC donates hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to local nonprofits and community initiatives across the regions it serves. From seasonal fundraising efforts and towel exchange programs to grand opening donation drives, EWC empowers employees and customers to make a meaningful impact.
Applications for 2025 EWC Cares community grants are being accepted through Oct. 31, at cleanexpresswash.com/grants/.
Clean Express Auto Wash is a proud partner of the Cleveland Guardians, and a 2025 Cleveland Top Workplace honoree by The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com. It operates 48 express car wash locations throughout Cleveland, Detroit, Toledo and Pittsburgh.
Parent company EWC plans to open or break ground on 25 additional sites in 2025, including seven more across the Clean Express portfolio.
