RIO Car Wash to Donate 50% of Car Wash Sales To Richmond SPCA

RICHMOND, Va. - April 29, 2015 - PRLog -- Richmond, VA – On Saturday May 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., both RIO Car Wash (www.riocarwash.com) locations in the Richmond area will donate 50% of all car wash revenues to the Richmond SPCA. The car washes are located at 8220 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond and 11100 Hull Street in Midlothian.

“The Richmond SPCA provides a tremendous service to the community and we are whole heartedly behind their mission,” said Jeff Small, owner of RIO Car Wash. “This will be a wonderful opportunity for our customers to learn more about the SPCA and get a great a car wash at the same time.”

The event will be promoted in newspaper, radio and on site signage, as well as through the SPCA. “We anticipate that we will see upwards of 1000 cars at each location so we look forward to helping make a real difference in the community,” Small noted.  “We invite anyone who believes in the welfare of animals to come out on this special day and help support the Richmond SPCA.”

         The Richmond SPCA is a no-kill, private humane society dedicated to the principle that every life is precious. The organization saves the lives of more than 3,500 homeless animals each year. As a national leader in humane care and education, they are building a more compassionate community through education, adoption, rehabilitation, pet-retention, advocacy, spay/neuter and more. “Our community’s homeless animals are so fortunate to have philanthropy-minded businesses like RIO Car Wash lend their support,” said Robin Robertson Starr, chief executive officer of the Richmond SPCA. “Through this event, RIO turning concern for our community’s homeless pets into action by raising much-needed funds that will save lives.”

RIO Car Wash was founded in 1995 by Neil and Jeff Small, and currently has four locations in Richmond and Fredericksburg, with a fifth location to open later this year in Lynn Haven, Virginia. A complete range of wash services are offered starting as low as $3.00. RIO Car Wash seeks to minimize its impact on the environment by using reclaimed, treated and recycled water and safe, biodegradable, phosphate-free wash solutions. The company is committed to giving back to the community through charitable support for local organizations.For more information, please contact RIO Car Wash at (540) 371-3636.