Supporting a Safe Environment for Children: Nextage Donates Shuttle Vehicle to 'Nishio Yumenomori Children's Club' to Address Transportation Challenges

Nextage Co., Ltd. (Representative Director, Chairman and President: Yasuharu Hirota, Headquarters: Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, hereinafter 'Nextage') has donated a shuttle vehicle (Nissan Serena, 8-seater) to the 'Nishio Yumenomori Children's Club,' a child support project operated by Mikawa Bay Football Club Co., Ltd. (President: Kenji Sasaki, Headquarters: Kariya, Aichi Prefecture) as part of its community contribution activities.

On March 26, 2026, a donation ceremony was held at the 'Nextage Kariya Store,' attended by staff from the children's club and nine children. After the ceremony, the children toured the Nextage Kariya store, deepening their interaction.

Background of the Donation: The 'Nishio Yumenomori Children's Club' is an after-school club for children who have difficulty spending time at home after school due to reasons such as their parents' employment. It is operated with the goal of creating a safe place for local children and fostering healthy development through sports.

Previously, the club operated with only one shuttle vehicle, causing inconvenience. By donating an 8-seater minivan, Nextage has improved the transportation environment, enabling safer and smoother shuttle services. The donated vehicle will be used primarily for transporting the children.

Comment from Yuta Nakamori, Store Manager, Nextage Kariya: 'We have donated a shuttle vehicle to the Nishio Yumenomori Children's Club. Hearing that they had been experiencing inconvenience with limited vehicles, we decided on this donation with the hope of helping create an environment where children can attend the club with greater peace of mind. I am very happy that the children were able to participate and enjoy the store tour. I sincerely hope this vehicle contributes to safe and smooth daily transportation.'

Nextage will continue to promote initiatives that are close to each region as a company with stores nationwide, contributing to the healthy growth of children and the development of the region.

About FC Kariya: FC Kariya is a civic soccer club born in 2006. It was established by inheriting the rights of the Denso Soccer Club, which had been a member of the JFL, following the voices of the local community wanting to 'connect the passion for soccer.'

About Nextage Kariya Store: A large-scale comprehensive store offering a wide lineup of high-quality used cars, including light cars, compact cars, SUVs, and minivans. It features an on-site maintenance factory and a purchasing department, providing a one-stop service for sales, maintenance, and purchase.