Chrysler Group and UAW Donate $11.3 Million to 2006 United Way Torch Drive
17 Novembre 2006 - 4:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Company Meets $5.7 Million Goal for Southeastern Michigan AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group and
the UAW announced today that their employees continued the
tradition of generous community support by contributing $11.3
million to the 2006 United Way Torch Drive, meeting its goal for
2006. Total employee contributions were $8.49 million this year,
with $5.7 million coming from Southeastern Michigan. In addition, a
corporate gift of $2.42 million from DaimlerChrysler and the
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and $455,000 in one-time gifts
brought total United Way Campaign contributions to more than $11.3
million. "The Chrysler Group is known for its generosity and
leadership, and I knew that I could count on Chrysler Group
employees to maintain this tradition," said Tom LaSorda, Chrysler
Group President and CEO and Co-Chair of Chrysler Group's 2006
United Way corporate campaign. "The Company's involvement with the
United Way has allowed me to see first hand the benefits of our
contributions and the lasting change we have made in the lives of
local people." Chrysler Group's 2006 United Way campaign kicked off
in Auburn Hills on Aug. 23, and proved to be an exciting few weeks.
Organizers and volunteers created a variety of fund-raising
activities and incentives, including bake sales and use of four
brand new Chrysler Group vehicles for an entire year. The 2006
United Way of Southeastern Michigan campaign concluded on Nov. 15
with the 2006 United Way Victory Celebration in Detroit. Of the
$11.3 million, more than $5.7 million will go to the United Way of
Southeastern Michigan. The balance of the contributions will go to
other United Way chapters where Chrysler Group has operations.
DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Curtrise Garner,
+1-248-512-2712, , or David Elshoff, +1-248-512-2690, , both of
Chrysler Group Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
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