The Keys to Progress^® vehicle giveaway program

Providing independence to those who protect it

Since 2013, our annual event has focused on honoring veterans and their families. The program is a strong source of pride for everyone involved.

With more than a decade of giveaways, we've supported more than 1,000 veteran recipients from 5 branches of the military.

Unlocking potential with the Keys to Progress^® program

From a six-time Iraq war veteran who breaks down in tears at the sight at his new vehicle, to a single mom who sees her kids' faces light up as she's honored for her service, or a veteran nonprofit who can finally expand their reach, the Keys to Progress program helps real veterans with real struggles get vehicles they deserve.

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SPEAKER:

I don't even know what to say.

JOHN MURPHY:

We could certainly donate vehicles to any number of causes.

Our military does so much for us. By donating these vehicles, we thank them, and we honor them.

TRICIA GRIFFITH:

Seeing the look on a veteran recipient's face when their new vehicle is revealed is such a special moment because the gratitude we feel becomes tangible to them.

MARY MAHONEY:

We'll never come close to giving back to those men and women what they truly deserve. But we are so honored to present a small token of our gratitude for the services and sacrifices made to keep our country safe.

On The Road

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Meet the veterans behind the wheel

We're proud to make Keys to Progress events meaningful, year after year. See how we continue to pour into our program and give new wheels and new beginnings to America's heroes.

On The Road

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Driving veterans’ lives forward

On The Road

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Going beyond the giveaway

Program Information

Event locations

Vehicle giveaways primarily take place at various Progressive offices and Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations across the United States. Recipients are expected to live in or near event locations or arrange travel to them. The Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program distributes vehicles once a year, typically in November (with the exception of the fall truck giveaway).

Program affiliates

We work with military and charity organizations to find veterans in need of a vehicle and purchase recent-model used vehicles from Enterprise Rent-A-Car for donation. We also work closely with these organizations to administer this program every year:

Application information

The Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program provides support to those in need in the following areas:

Personal transportation support: Our hope is to offer a little relief and improve the lives of military men and women facing tough personal circumstances for which a vehicle may help—from finding employment or transporting children to and from school to getting to medical appointments or visiting loved ones.

Application for personal transportation needs will be accepted from 8:00 AM (local standard time) on Monday, April 1, 2024 to 11:59 PM (local standard time) on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. If you want to request an application, send an email to: KeysToProgress@progressive.com.

To be eligible to enter, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria at the time their application is submitted:

Fall into one (1) of the following categories and provide the listed supporting documentation:
- Military veteran
  - Form DD214
- Active-duty E-4 or lower
  - Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) showing pay grade
- Spouse of an Active-duty E-4 or lower military member who is overseas
  - LES showing pay grade and valid marriage certificate
- Gold Star status
  - Form DD1300 or DIC eligibility letter
Household annual income must be below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines table issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. See Poverty Guidelines (click "Chart Showing different multiples of poverty guidelines..." under "Files").
Have a clean driving record—no major infractions in the past seven years
- "Major infractions" may include, but are not limited to, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, driving with a suspended, revoked, or invalid license, and reckless driving.
Does not own a vehicle or is able to demonstrate an existing hardship with current vehicle
Be able to provide their most recent federal income tax filing or current benefit statement
Be able to pass a background check of entire adult life span, which will include, but is not limited to, any criminal activity
Be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in your state of residence (which is nineteen [19] for residents of Alabama and Nebraska)
Be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia)
May not be any of the following:
- A previous recipient of a vehicle through the Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program
- A current employee of Progressive Casualty Insurance Company or any of its affiliate companies
- A household member or immediate family member (e.g., spouse or dependent child, regardless of where they reside) of a Progressive employee
- An employee of any Keys to Progress affiliate

Please note: The recipient must have a valid driver’s license and obtain and maintain legally required insurance coverage prior to receiving a vehicle. Recipients are responsible for applicable taxes and fees. Proof of such documentation may be requested.

Commercial vehicle needs: Vehicles also are available to help veteran-focused organizations and nonprofits and veteran-owned small businesses.

Application for commercial vehicle needs will be accepted from 8:00 AM (local standard time) on Monday, April 1, 2024 to 11:59 PM (local standard time) on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. If you want to request an application, send an email to: KeysToProgress@progressive.com.

To be eligible to enter, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria at the time their application is submitted:

Hold a leadership position within the eligible organization (President, Founder, CEO, CFO, COO, or any other similar title) and have the authority to provide the information and submit this application on behalf of the organization identified.
Fall into one (1) of the following categories and provide the listed supporting documentation:
- Military veteran
  - Form DD214
- Active-duty E-4 or lower
  - Military ID card showing rank
- Spouse of an Active-duty E-4 or lower military member who is overseas
  - Military ID card showing rank and marriage certificate
- Gold Star status
  - Form DD1300 or DIC eligibility letter
Have a clean driving and/or DOT record—no major infractions in the past seven years
- "Major infractions" may include, but are not limited to, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, driving with a suspended, revoked, or invalid license, and reckless driving.
- If applicable, USDOT record should have no more than two Out-of-Service (OOS) violations in the prior 24 months
Be able to pass a background check of entire adult life span, which will include, but is not limited to, any criminal activity
Be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in your state of residence (which is nineteen [19] for residents of Alabama and Nebraska)
Be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia)
May not be any of the following:
- A previous recipient of a vehicle through the Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program
- A current employee of Progressive Casualty Insurance Company or any of its affiliate companies
- A household member or immediate family member (e.g., spouse or dependent child, regardless of where they reside) of a Progressive employee
- An employee of any Keys to Progress affiliate
Be able to provide their Business Income Tax filing, or Form 990 for nonprofits, for the current year
Does not currently own a commercial vehicle, is able to demonstrate a hardship with current vehicle, or demonstrate a positive business impact from fleet addition

Please note: The recipient must have a valid driver’s license and obtain and maintain legally required insurance coverage prior to receiving a vehicle. Recipients are responsible for applicable taxes and fees. Proof of such documentation may be requested.

Class 8 truck operator giveaway: Since 2018, we have periodically gifted a Class 8 semi-truck through this program, as well. Two deserving veterans so far have received Class 8 vehicles to help them start their own trucking operations, with a third one being gifted in September 2024.

The application window has closed for 2024.

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For additional information on eligibility, please see FAQs.

Be a part of the Keys to Progress program

Whether you're a veteran, a veteran-owned small business, or a veteran nonprofit, we'd love to help you move forward and live fully. If you want to request an application for any of these program areas, send an email to: KeysToProgress@progressive.com.