PLANO,
Texas, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota
announced today a donation of $80,000
to schools in Arizona and
Georgia, providing them with the
funds to support the schools' existing music education programs.
The benefitting schools include Chandler High School, in Chandler, Ariz., and Fulton County Schools (FCS), Benjamin Banneker
High School and Tri-Cities High School in Atlanta, Ga.
A student event was hosted at Tri-Cities High School with
special guests including Latin Grammy nominated music superstar,
Danny Ocean, and Grammy-nominated
composer, producer, philanthropist, and artist, Mali Wilson, along with other local music talent
and Toyota representatives, to inspire students and engage them in
conversations around the importance of music for creative
expression and education. Students also engaged in an interactive
session with Mali and Danny, along with local music producers, to
demonstrate the power of collaboration for success.
"Music is not just an art form, it's a universal language that
fosters creativity and collaboration," stated Steve Appelbaum, sponsorship senior manager,
Toyota. "We recognize the vital role that education plays in
shaping our future leaders. Every student deserves the opportunity
to explore their talents, be it in music, sports or any academic
pursuit, as it enriches their educational journey and prepares them
for success in any career they choose."
Earlier this year, the Toyota USA Foundation announced grants to schools in
Fulton County, Ga., Chandler and
Tempe, Ariz., to prepare students
for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM). These grants are part of the Foundation's Driving
Possibilities initiative, a unique initiative that brings together
educators, local and national nonprofits, industry, and communities
that aims to provide equal access to opportunities and pathways to
high-growth careers.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of
the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is
committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility
through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500
dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in the U.S.
who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of
more than 34 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing
plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North
Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for
electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road
than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 30 electrified
options.
Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota
USA Foundation has committed
to creating innovative educational programs within, and in
partnership with, historically underserved communities near the
company's U.S. operating sites.
For more information about Toyota, visit
www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
Media Contacts:
Sam
Mahoney
Toyota Motor North America
980-900-8573
samuel.mahoney@toyota.com
Delia López
Conill for Toyota
424-239-4078
delia.lopez@conill.com
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