Teen Driver Safety, Food Security, and STEM Education: 66 Express Outside the Beltway Reflects on 2024’s Community Impact and Looks Ahead to 2025

As we begin another year, we reflect on the impacts we’ve made with our community partners in 2024—strengthening communities, supporting families, and creating opportunities for a brighter future. Through partnerships with dedicated nonprofits, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP) has helped address food insecurity, expand access to education, promote teen driver safety, and support our nation’s heroes.

Our mission extends beyond providing reliable travel on the 66 Express Lanes. A portion of all revenue generated from the lanes goes directly toward supporting these initiatives, meaning every trip taken contributes to making Northern Virginia a better place to live and work. In 2024, that commitment translated into significant contributions of funding, volunteer hours, and resources to causes that matter most.

Fighting Hunger and Providing Essentials

Hunger is a challenge that no child or family should face alone. This year, we worked alongside food banks and community organizations to ensure families had access to fresh, nutritious meals. From equipping food pantries with necessary resources to assembling meal packs for students across the region, we’ve helped fight food security for thousands across Prince William and Fairfax counties.

Beyond food, we also focused on providing children with the essentials they need to thrive. Partnering with organizations dedicated to clothing distribution, we helped give kids confidence by ensuring they had warm clothing for winter and everyday essentials to feel secure and ready to learn.

Inspiring the Next Generation Through STEM

In today’s technology-driven world, investing in STEM education means investing in the future. I-66 EMP has been a proud supporter of hands-on learning experiences, from funding classroom grants and scholarships to creating opportunities for young minds to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

This year, we expanded our impact with new initiatives, including a large donation towards the goal of purchasing a mobile STEM lab for Prince William County schools and an immersive field trips where students could see real-world applications of engineering and transportation technology. Encouraging young learners—especially young girls—to pursue STEM careers remains a key focus of our community outreach.

Honoring Our Heroes and Keeping Communities Safe

Supporting those who serve—whether in the military, law enforcement, or emergency response—has always been at the heart of #66GivesBack. Through volunteer work at veteran retreats and participation in events honoring military, veterans, first responders, and their families, we stood by the brave men and women who protect our communities.

We also continued our efforts to promote road safety, especially among young drivers. Partnering with experts in driver education, we brought interactive programs to local high schools, helping teens build awareness about the risks of distracted driving and the importance of responsible road habits.

Looking Ahead to 2025

While 2024 was a year of meaningful impact, the work is never done. I-66 EMP remains dedicated to strengthening Northern Virginia through collaboration, volunteerism, and strategic partnerships.

As we kick off 2025, we look forward to another year of community engagement—because when we work together, we create lasting change.

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