Members can directly support the environmental
sustainability of Boston's beloved
river and parks by booking Zipcars by the hour or the day
BOSTON, 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 the Charles River Conservancy (CRC), a Boston-based organization that strives to
maintain the Charles River and its parks for everyone to enjoy a
network of natural urban places.
From now until September 30, 2022,
Zipcar members can book one of 10 cars in the Boston area creatively wrapped with iconic
boats sailing on the Charles River in honor of CRC's mission. For
every hour a designated vehicle is reserved by a member, Zipcar
will donate $1.00 to the CRC, with a
goal of raising up to $20,000.
Urbanites can learn more about how to support the program by
scanning a vehicle's QR code.
Two Boston Organizations Driving
Urban Sustainability for Boston's
Beloved Green Space
As a mission-driven organization, Zipcar's vision is to
eliminate the need for personally owned cars (which sit parked
about 95% of the time) by enabling 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 parks
and green space.
"We're excited to expand our partnership with the Charles River
Conservancy, with whom we have previously partnered with for
employee volunteer events," 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 help drive forward a more sustainable
and equitable future for Zipcar's home city."
"The Charles River is so important to the Boston community, serving as a refuge to
connect to the environment in the heart of the city. Through
Zipcar's Drive to Donate program, members can directly contribute
to keeping the Charles River and its parks active, attractive and
accessible for everyone to enjoy," said Laura Jasinski, Executive Director of the
Charles River Conservancy.
Drive to Donate Zipcar Locations
in Boston
By giving members a convenient and affordable alternative to car
ownership, Zipcar reduces the number of personally owned cars on
Boston's streets. Zipcar vehicles
supporting the Charles River Conservancy can be booked via the app
or online and found at the following locations:
- 233 Sydney Street
- 523 Columbus Avenue
- 154 Centre Street
- 7 Ellery Street
- 1320 Washington Street
- 1 S Sydney Street
- 89 South Street
- 1000 Cross Street
- 549 Commonwealth Avenue
- 13 Amherst Street (Cambridge)
Participating in "Drive 2 Donate?"
Share your trip in one of the Charles River
Conservancy cars by tagging @zipcar and encourage
more support for our treasured urban parks. To learn more,
visit https://www.zipcar.com/charlesriver.
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 The Charles River
Conservancy
The Charles River Conservancy (CRC), founded in 2000, is a
non-profit dedicated to the stewardship, renewal, and enhancement
of the urban parks along the Charles River, from Boston Harbor to
the Watertown Dam. With a mission to invite and engage all in the
Charles River and its parks' use and stewardship, the CRC looks for
ways to increase opportunities for urban swims. For more
information about the CRC, please visit TheCharles.org.
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