NEW
YORK, Nov. 30,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout 2022, Standard Motor
Products, Inc. (SMP) continued its commitment to the communities it
operates within through its SMP Cares® initiative. SMP Cares®
prioritizes the livelihood and well-being of communities, acting as
a positive influence through volunteerism, community efforts, and
philanthropy. SMP is proud to invest in local communities as a
means to recognize and give back to those who help contribute to
its success.
SMP is proud to invest in local communities
as a means to give back to those who help contribute to its
success.
Ukraine Relief
SMP and its employees came together to raise $125,000 for two organizations in response to the
situation in Ukraine: The United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Rescue
Committee. Through these organizations, donations were distributed
to partners in Poland and inside
Ukraine supporting the evacuation
of women and children, providing emergency aid to people forced to
flee their homes, and emergency relief and cash assistance to the
most vulnerable and displaced.
Education
In preparation for the 2022-23 school year, SMP partnered with
New York Cares for a Kit Packing Event held at the Long Island City, NY office. Over 30 SMP
employees volunteered to fill backpacks with school supplies and
write notes of encouragement to the students receiving them. More
than 400 backpacks were packed for children at a local school in
Queens, New York. Additionally,
SMP's Kansas location collected
and delivered school supplies for local children in need.
Fighting Hunger
SMP Cares® coordinated several events to fight hunger throughout
2022, including the SMP Hunger Alleviation Project in partnership
with New York Cares, during which employees packed more than 500
meals for seniors in the community. Volunteers from SMP's
Kansas distribution center
packaged food at a local Harvesters food network, distributing more
than 350 cases of groceries to senior citizens in the Kansas City area.
"Giving back is at the forefront of SMP's values," said
Eric Sills, President and Chief
Executive Officer at SMP. "We're proud of the philanthropic efforts
made this year through SMP Cares, and remain dedicated to uplifting
the communities in which we operate for years to come."
In addition, SMP Cares® also organized its employees to assist
those recovering from recent natural disasters. Other initiatives
included volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, Project HOPE, a
Water Recycling Program, Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising, and
much more. For more information on this year's initiatives and all
the ways SMP gives back to the community, visit
www.smpcares.smpcorp.com.
About SMP
With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products, Inc.
is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium
automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair
and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. In
addition, SMP continues to increase its supplier capabilities with
a complementary focus on specialized original equipment parts for
manufacturers across multiple industries such as agriculture, heavy
duty, and construction equipment. SMP sells its products primarily
to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups,
warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers and
original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia,
Mexico and other Latin American
countries. For more information, download the SMP Parts App or
visit smpcorp.com.
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