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Tidal Wave Charity Day

 

Disability Connection is pleased to announce its partnership with Tidal Wave Auto Spa for the company’s 18th annual Charity Day event, to be held on Friday, September 18, 2026. As part of Tidal Wave’s long-standing commitment to giving back, the company will donate 100% of wash proceeds made during the one-day philanthropic event to local charities and non-profit organizations.

Disability Connection is pleased to again be selected to receive 50% of the proceeds from the Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s Annual Charity Day Event from 8am-8pm at 2910 Bienville Blvd.in Ocean Springs location. No appointment needed — just drive up and wash for a cause.  The remaining 50% will go to Tidal Wave’s corporate partners: Annandale Village, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities, and The Joseph Sams School, a non-profit organization providing educational and therapeutic support for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Disability Connection serves the southern 6 counties of Mississippi and is dedicated to creating a connected community to provide social support, ensure healthy futures, and eliminate barriers through programs, events, and the development of the coast’s most popular MS Community Resource Guides.

Over the event’s 17-year history, Tidal Wave has donated more than $2.8 million to charitable organizations, with $864,075 raised at last year’s event. 2026 marks the company’s 18th annual Charity Day event, with 319 participating locations across 30 states.Tidal Wave Auto Spa is dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities it serves and was honored as a Champion of Charity by Professional Carwashing & Detailing. Beyond its annual Charity Day event, the company also gives back year-round through its fundraising program, which has helped raise over $5 million for local schools, organizations, churches, civic groups, and more.

For more details on Charity Day, visit https://www.tidalwaveautospa.com/community-engagement/.

Follow along: #CharityDay #WaveOfDifference

 

100 Successful Women To Know!

Our Executive Director, Janie O’Keefe, was named one of the Gulf Coast Woman Magazine’s 100 Successful Women to Know! There were more than 1,000 nominations this year, and we couldn’t be more excited and prouder that she is on the list. In our book, there is no one more deserving! You make a difference in people’s lives and in our community every day. Congratulations!!!