ST. GEORGE — Matt’s Off-Road Recovery teamed up with DOVE Center this past holiday season to make an impact on survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
By selling the die-cast metal model of “The Morrvair,” Matt’s Off-Road Recovery was able to raise $60,000 for the local nonprofit organization that provides free and confidential services to survivors in Washington and Kane Counties.
According to a news release, Matt Wetzel’s crew gained popularity for their YouTube videos detailing off-road towing, recoveries and rescues in Southern Utah.
“From the outset of starting my business, I wanted to give back to the community,” said Wetzel, owner of Matt’s Off-Road Recovery, a popular off-road recovery company that’s garnered over 1.3 million followers on its YouTube channel, “and I always had DOVE in mind to be a charity we supported.”
He said his crew feels fortunate to have so many loyal followers who “responded in a big way” to support DOVE by contributing $60,000. One hundred percent of the sales from the Midnight Morrvair was donated to the organization, which Matt’s Off-Road Recovery, presented to DOVE in early January.
“DOVE stands out to us because it helps people rise out of a bad situation like domestic violence,” said Wetzel in the news release, adding that family and feeling safe are important to him.
DOVE relies on private donations for nearly half of its funding, which goes toward providing services to survivors, such as safe shelter, transitional housing, counseling and support groups, prevention-based education in schools, and much more.
“We are amazed by the efforts of Matt’s Off-Road Recovery and their followers in supporting us,” said DOVE’s Executive Director Jillian Penhale in the news release. “Community support allows us to continue the work we do.”
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