I-95 Toyota & Scion Presents A Toyota Sienna To The Humane
Society Of South Coastal Georgia To Help Transport Adoptable Pets
BRUNSWICK, Ga., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- I-95 Toyota
& Scion presented a Toyota Sienna to Humane Society of South
Coastal Georgia (HSSCG) at the dealership today as part of the
Toyota 100 Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic
initiative in which the automaker is giving away 100 cars to 100
nonprofits over the course of 100 days. The program is the first
Toyota initiative that engages the public to determine how
corporate philanthropic donations are awarded.
To celebrate winning the donated vehicle, the HSSCG staff,
supporters and adoptable dogs will attend the key presentation
located at 1000 Millennium Boulevard in Brunswick, Ga.
The HSSCG plans to use the Sienna primarily to take dogs and
cats to neighboring schools to educate children in pet
responsibility as well as to collect pet food from local food
banks. The van will also be used to transport animals to community
events that encourage adoption and to families that foster homeless
pets with special needs.
"We are so excited to be receiving a new vehicle from Toyota,"
said Virginia Schlegel, executive
director, HSSCG. "The outpour of support we received from our
community and visitors that voted for us on Facebook really helped
spread our message. Now that we have reliable transportation, plans
are already underway to bring our education program to the children
in our area and beyond. We simply can't thank Toyota
enough!"
The HSSCG is no-kill adoption center that provides adoption
services for animals in South Coastal Georgia and reduces the
overpopulation of unwanted pets by spaying and neutering. The
nonprofit has had a great impact on the community with the support
of its participatory opportunities to include private donations,
planned giving, corporate sponsors and philanthropic
foundation.
"100 Cars for Good is an excellent program, and we are
delighted to be a part of the initiative," said Travis Ostrom, owner, I-95 Toyota & Scion of
Brunswick. "We have proudly been a
member of the Brunswick area for
nearly a decade, so we support and applaud the Humane Society of
South Coastal Georgia for the incredible work they do in our
community."
I-95 Toyota & Scion has been actively involved in charitable
causes since opening its doors in 2004. As corporate sponsors of
the Humane Society's annual golf tournament, the dealership
promoted the nonprofit during the 100 Cars for Good
campaign, encouraging the community to vote for the Humane Society.
To further help the organization, I-95 Toyota also plans to fill
the Sienna with pet food and essential supplies.
"At Toyota, we appreciate what a significant impact a new car
can have for nonprofits in their work," noted Michael Rouse, vice president of diversity,
philanthropy and community affairs for Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A. "All 100 of the winners of
the 100 Cars for Good program are providing extraordinary
and much-needed services, and we thank I-95 Toyota & Scion for
their role in delivering Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia's
car to them to help with their important work."
The selection process began May 14,
2012 by profiling five finalists at www.100carsforgood.com.
Individual members of the public were able to vote for the
nonprofit they believe can do the most good with a new vehicle. The
charity with the most votes at the end of each day became the
winner of one of six Toyota models. Additionally, each runner-up
will receive a $1,000 cash grant from
Toyota.
A six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty will also be
provided for each vehicle, compliments of Toyota Financial
Services. To learn more about the 100 Cars for Good program,
please visit www.100carsforgood.com.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE: TM) established operations in the United States in 1957 and currently
operates 10 manufacturing plants. Toyota directly employs over
30,000 in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at
more than $18 billion, including
sales and manufacturing operations, research and development,
financial services and design.
Toyota is committed to being a good corporate citizen in the
communities where it does business and believes in supporting
programs with long-term sustainable results. Toyota supports
numerous organizations across the country, focusing on education,
the environment and safety. Since 1991, Toyota has contributed over
half a billion dollars to philanthropic programs in the
U.S.
For more information on Toyota's commitment to improving
communities nationwide, visit
http://www.toyota.com/philanthropy.
About Toyota Financial Services
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is the finance and insurance
brand for Toyota and Lexus in the U.S., offering retail auto
financing and leasing through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation
(TMCC) and Toyota Lease Trust and extended service contracts and
other payment protection products through Toyota Motor Insurance
Services (TMIS). TFS employs 3,300 associates nationwide, and has
managed assets totaling more than $91
billion. It is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive
financial services offered by Toyota Financial Services
Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor
Corporation.
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Contact:
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Southeast Toyota Distributors
(954) 420-3279
Sheba.munn@jmfamily.com
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