Our Mission: The NATSO Foundation's mission is to benefit communities and promote the significance of the travel plaza industry.
The genesis for the organization was a contribution from the Mason-Dixon Truck Stop Operators in January 1989 to be used for an industry scholarship program, and the Foundation (originally chartered as the American Truck Stop Foundation) began operation in 1990.
The Foundation began Operation Roadblock in 1990, a major initiative dedicated to creating drug-free highways through an assortment of coordinated efforts. A toll-free Helpline was established and educational materials and videos were distributed in an effort to foster drug free work places throughout the industry. During its four years, Operation Roadblock succeeded in heightening awareness of substance abuse problems in the minds of professional drivers, travel plaza operators and their employees.
Heroes Along the Highway
Visit Heroes Along the Highway to learn about the charitable acts of the travel plaza industry.
The NATSO Foundation is interested in hearing about the ways in which your travel plaza is giving back to the community. Contact us for more information.
Did You Know?
The NATSO Foundation has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships to deserving students since 1993.
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