The ART of Driving

06/22/2024

The Art of Driving would like to extend the biggest of thanks to Salon Khouri for their generous donation to the Ashley Renee Thompson Memorial Foundation. Their continued yearly support and belief in our mission has a tremendous impact on us and the community we serve!

05/24/2024

Congratulations to Aarthi Bharathan from Herndon High School who is the 2024 recepient of the Ashley Thompson Memorial Scholarship! Aarthi will be attending William & Mary in the Fall. Join us in wishing her all the best in her future endeavors .

10/31/2023

A big thank you to Salon Khouri for their continued support of The ART of driving and our mission to keep all children safe on our roads. Not only are they an amazing salon but such an amazing community partner!
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02/18/2023

We are thrilled to announce we are now accepting 2023 scholarship applications! This marks the 20th year of the Ashley Renee Thompson Memorial Scholarship- a National Scholarhsip given to graduating high school seniors across the country. So feel free to share wide and far.

We’re happy to open up the application process today, what would have been her 36th birthday 🎉

The Ashley Renee Thompson foundation scholarship.

03/06/2022

The Ashley Renee Thompson Memorial Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2022 college scholarship! Do you know a high school senior? Go to www.theartofdriving.org for more information.

06/10/2021

Today marks 18 years since we lost Ashley. It’s strange to think of how long ago that day was and yet how fresh the loss still feels. Her loss continues to be felt everyday by those that loved her, and knew her.

So today, and everyday, please take a moment to think about your driving habits and ways that you can be a safer and smarter driver, passenger, and teacher to those watching and learning from you.

Please make sure you and everyone you love are always here and hold them tight.

05/28/2021

Congratulations to the 2021 Ashley Renee Thompson Memorial Scholarship recipient, Summer Duba! See her winning video and learn more about Summer at www.theartofdriving.org!

02/18/2021

Remembering and missing Ashley today on what would have been her 34th birthday. To honor her special day please drive safely. ❤️

02/13/2021

The ART of Driving is now accepting applications for the 2021 Ashley R. Thompson Memorial College Scholarship! This is a national scholarship open to all graduating, college bound seniors! Application and more information can be found at www.theartofdriving.org. Spread the word!

The ART of Driving, educational program for teen drivers and parents, emphasizing training and parental involvement.

12/01/2020

On this Giving Tuesday please consider donating to The ART of Driving. As a 501c3 nonprofit our mission is to keep all children safe on our roads! www.theartofdriving.org.

06/10/2020

Today marks 17 years since we lost Ashley. In these times where staying home and being with family can be a bright spot it only serves to highlight how much Ashley is missed.

Her loss continues to be felt everyday by those that loved her, and knew her. So today, and everyday, please take a moment to think about your driving habits and ways that you can be a safer and smarter driver, passenger, and teacher to those watching and learning from you.

Please make sure you and everyone you love are always here, safe at home.

05/27/2020

We are pleased to announce the 2020 Ashley Renee Thompson Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Benjamin Leese from South County High School in Lorton, VA.

Benjamin was selected from a large applicant pool of very talented and amazing high school seniors.

Benjamin's video on how to encourage his peers to be safer drivers and smarter passengers was very unique in that he did all the art work you see in the video! Check it out at www.theartofdriving.org. Congratulations Benjamin!