CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Gives, the corporate social
responsibility initiative from Genesis Motor America, and the
Genesis Inspiration Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
committed to supporting education through the arts, collectively
donated $30,000 to advance science, technology, engineering, arts,
and mathematics (STEAM) education in Charlotte. Thrive Global
Project received $10,000 from Genesis Gives and Do Greater
Charlotte received $20,000 from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation
and Genesis of Charlotte.
"Opening our first dedicated facility in North Carolina is a significant step in our
retail expansion and we look forward to introducing the
Charlotte community to our
award-winning product lineup," said Claudia
Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North
America. "We are inspired by our retailer partners like Genesis of
Charlotte who are also passionate
about giving back to the local community and fostering the next
generation of innovators."
Based in Charlotte, Thrive
Global Project is a nonprofit organization that empowers
underserved students and communities by increasing racial and
gender equity to enable economic mobility through access to
innovative programs and quality educational opportunities. The
donation will be used to provide programming and scholarships to
local Charlotte college students
enrolled in STEAM degrees and by providing backpacks and resources
to local students involved in sporting activities.
"Thriving futures begin with our Unzip the Potential and Ready
to Thrive programs. With immense gratitude to Genesis of
Charlotte, we are transforming
lives, fostering resilience, and paving the way for brighter
futures together," said Grace Moyd,
executive director, Thrive Global Project.
Do Greater Charlotte is a
nonprofit that empowers communities by offering exposure to
creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship. It provides quality
tools, creative spaces, and a supportive community to help
underserved populations transform their ideas into future
opportunities.
"We are excited to partner with Genesis of Charlotte and receive this grant," said
William McNeely, chief executive
officer of Do Greater Charlotte. "Together, we are significantly
impacting the lives of young people in Charlotte, nurturing the next generation of
creators and innovators."
Genesis Motor North America
At Genesis, we put the customer at the center of every decision
we make. Genesis is a global automotive brand that delivers the
highest standards of performance, design, safety, and innovation
while looking towards a more sustainable future. Genesis designs
customer experiences that go beyond products, embodying audacious,
forward-thinking, and distinctly Korean characteristics within its
unique Athletic Elegance design identity. With a growing range of
award-winning models — including the 2023 MotorTrend Car of the
Year G90 along with G70, G80, GV60, GV70, and GV80 — Genesis aims
to lead the age of electrification with battery EVs, starting with
its Electrified G80, GV60, and Electrified GV70 models. Genesis has
stated its commitment to becoming an all-electric vehicle brand by
2030 and to pursuing carbon neutrality by 2035.
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