HOUSTON, Texas – Northwest Petroleum’s Qmart convenience store recently donated $20,000 to the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids (PDFK), a national organization that helps families coping with drug abuse by providing counseling support and other invaluable resources.

On February 7, QMart organized and hosted an event to honor the work of a local parent coach and celebrate the relationship with the organization. The event also included a ceremonial presentation of the donation by Qmart President and CEO Fazil Malik. 

“QMart believes that creating awareness in our collective effort with the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids is imperative, given that our largest demographic to frequent QMart convenience stores is the millennial group. I'm proud to say that QMart stands firmly behind this very relevant cause and our goal is to unite and fight with knowledge while nurturing the partnership on a long-term basis. Engaging our community is at the core of who we are. Even on the store level, there's a reason why we call our customers ‘guests,’ and it's because we emphasize service to both our patrons and the community. We strive to build real, personal relationships that extend beyond the point of sale,” Malik said.

The funds donated by QMart will help enrich and support:

• Staffing for national hotline (855-DRUG FREE) to counsel parents seeking support struggling with their son or daughter’s substance use
• One-on-one parent coaching on drug-abuse coping
• Training for drug abuse professionals to deliver community education

Northwest Petroleum also supports a mentorship program, Compass, that leverages the expertise of the company’s CEO and other company executives with the goal of providing tailored, personal guidance to youth looking for inspiration or educational/professional guidance. Compass will serve under-represented groups, students and professionals alike.