Members can directly support Chicago's South Side youth by booking Zipcars
by the hour or the day
CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Zipcar, the world's leading car-sharing network,
today announced the launch of its "Drive to Donate" program in
support of Southside Blooms, a Chicago-based organization that strives to
uplift Chicago's South Side by
using sustainable urban farms and employing youth from underserved
neighborhoods.
From now until September 30, 2022,
Zipcar members can book designated vehicles in the Chicago area creatively wrapped with sketched
flowers in honor of Southside Blooms' mission. For every hour a
"Drive to Donate" vehicle is reserved by a member, Zipcar will
donate $1.00 to Southside Blooms,
with a goal of raising up to $20,000.
Urbanites can also learn more about how to support the program by
scanning a vehicle's QR code.
Two Chicago Organizations Driving
Urban Sustainability to Support the Community
As a mission-driven organization, Zipcar aims to positively
impact the communities it operates in by eliminating the need for
personally owned cars (which sit parked about 95% of the time) and
to enable simple and responsible urban living. People who do not
own a car drive less and embrace more sustainable forms of
transportation, which means fewer vehicles on the road, less carbon
emissions and a more sustainable environment, creating more space
for people and the things they love, like green space for growing
flowers.
Zipcar has partnered with Southside Blooms to support the
organization's efforts in creating jobs for at-risk youth,
converting vacant lots into safe and productive community assets,
and actively contributing to the health and resilience of the
environment through regenerative farming practices.
"Since 2006, we've been working with the Chicago community to provide equitable and
sustainable transportation through our car-sharing network. Now, we
are excited to partner with Southside Blooms to positively impact
the community and support its mission to alleviate poverty in
underserved neighborhoods of Chicago" said Justin
Holmes, Vice President of Marketing and Public Policy at
Zipcar. "It's a privilege to help spread awareness of this
impactful organization and to continue to drive forward a more
sustainable and equitable future for Chicago."
"Southside Blooms is so important to our community and the youth
that we support. Every ride a Zipcar member takes in a wrapped car
will provide more opportunities for us to continue our work, and
directly impact the lives of Chicago's youth," said Quilen Blackwell,
President and Founder of Southside Blooms.
Drive to Donate Zipcar Locations
in Chicago
By giving members a convenient and affordable alternative to car
ownership, Zipcar reduces the number of personally owned cars on
Chicago's streets. Zipcar vehicles
supporting Southside Blooms can be booked via the app or online and
will be rolling out at following locations:
- 300 N State Street
- 3440 N Broadway
- 1901 N Milwaukee Avenue
- 2301 N Clark Street
- 1434 W Fillmore Street
- 651 S State Street
- 310 West Huron Street
- 4715 N Western Avenue
- 555 E 51st Street
- 567 N Kingsbury Street
Participating in "Drive 2 Donate?" Share your trip in one of the
Southside Blooms cars by tagging @zipcar and encourage
more support for our treasured urban parks. To learn more, visit
https://www.zipcar.com/southsideblooms.
About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing network, driven by a
mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its
wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or
week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in
hundreds of cities, towns, and universities. Zipcar is a subsidiary
of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a leading global provider
of mobility solutions. More information is available at
www.zipcar.com.
About Southside Blooms
Southside Blooms is a nonprofit farm-to-vase florist on the
Southside of Chicago, providing
unique and fashion-forward arrangements, while maintaining an
uncompromising dedication to both the environment and its
surrounding communities. For more information about Southside
Blooms, please visit https://www.southsideblooms.com/.
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