Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s 18th annual Charity Day event, held Friday, September 18, 2026, brought the Omaha community together to support Autism Action Partnership (autismaction.org). Thanks to the generosity of customers and community members, the Tidal Wave Auto Spa location at 11902 W Dodge Road raised $750 to benefit Autism Action Partnership’s mission.
Why This Partnership Matters: Autism Action Partnership (AAP) serves autistic individuals and their families throughout the Omaha metro and surrounding communities with programs and services that support inclusion, independence, connection and opportunity. Funds raised through Tidal Wave Charity Day help AAP continue providing critical resources and programming that meet the evolving needs of the local autism community.
AAP partnered with Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s Omaha location at 11902 W Dodge Road for this year’s event. AAP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for autistic individuals and their families through programs and services focused on education, inclusion, employment, and community connection. AAP received 50% of proceeds raised at this location on September 18th. The remaining 50% went 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.
Funds Raised Will Support: Autism Action Partnership (AAP) serves autistic individuals and their families throughout the Omaha metro and surrounding communities with programs and services that support inclusion, independence, connection and opportunity. Funds raised through Tidal Wave Charity Day help AAP continue providing critical resources and programming that meet the evolving needs of the local autism community.
“We’re grateful to Tidal Wave Auto Spa and everyone who participated in Charity Day,” said Elyse Gabor, Development and Communications Manager at Autism Action Partnership. “Support like this helps us continue providing programs and opportunities that make a difference for autistic individuals and their families in our community.”
This year’s Charity Day was Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s largest yet, with 319 participating locations. Over the event’s 18-year history, Tidal Wave has donated more than $3.5 million to charitable organizations.
“Charity Day is our chance to support the incredible organizations in the communities we serve and help them continue their impactful work,” said Scott Blackstock, founder and CEO of Tidal Wave Auto Spa.
About Autism Action Partnership
Autism Action Partnership is an Omaha, Nebraska-based nonprofit working to fill critical gaps in the state’s autism services. Autism Action Partnership serves the Nebraska autism community through targeted programs that promote support, inclusion and prosperity to improve the quality of life of persons on the Autism Spectrum and their families, thereby enabling them to be an integral part of the community. Learn more at autismaction.org.
About Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Tidal Wave Auto Spa was founded more than 25 years ago in Thomaston, Georgia, by husbandand-wife team Scott and Hope Blackstock. What began as a small-town self-service car wash grew into the first conveyor car wash to open in Georgia. Today, Tidal Wave is the fifth-largest conveyor car wash company in the nation, with 333 locations across 30 states. The company is dedicated to giving every customer an exceptional car wash experience through industry-leading car care technology, clean and inviting locations, and outstanding customer service. Tidal Wave is also committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. It has raised more than $8 million for local programs, service organizations, and nonprofits through its fundraising program and annual Charity Day event.