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Southern California has generously supported us, and we, in turn, support various Southern California philanthropic programs and charities.
Here is how it all breaks down
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Cerritos Ford and Cerritos Lincoln MercuryAt Cerritos Ford and Cerritos Lincoln Mercury, we challenged our employees to give generously with a $1-$5 paycheck deduction, promising to match whatever they gave. They formed a Charitable Board and created a list of charities that make invaluable contributions to the quality of life in Southern California, with a particular emphasis on our children and their future wellbeing. For example, the CHOC Foundation brings advanced medical procedures to kids in need, as does Sebastian’s Baby Cancer Foundation. Other child-centered charities include Children of the Night, Special Olympics, Su Casa Family Crisis Support Center, L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We were also deeply moved by the recent hurricane damage in and around New Orleans and contributed to Katrina Relief through the auspices of the American Red Cross in Long Beach. Cerritos Ford and Cerritos Lincoln Mercury are honored to give back to the community and proud that over 90% of our employees participate in our “Charity Management Challenge.” We encourage your support of the charities in our communities, especially the ones listed here that are close to our heart. Mike P. GilliganGeneral Manager Cerritos Ford Moothart Chrysler Jeep and Lamar HyundaiMoothart Chrysler Jeep and Lamar Hyundai support the active California lifestyle with contributions to the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. We also support the brave men and women of the military, most recently through Operation Gratitude, which sends "Care" packages to our troops on foreign soil. The Su Casa Family Crisis And Support Center helps victims of abuse and has our full support, as do SoCal's schools, Chambers of Commerce and YMCAs. Dave VackarGeneral Manager Norm Reeves HondaAt Norm Reeves Honda, management challenged the employees to give generously with a $1-$5 paycheck deduction that they would match. A Charitable Board was formed among employees and a list of charities created, with others added through a nomination process. Our charitable selections are a cross-section of causes comprising the distinctive Southern California spirit that makes our lifestyle so vibrant and vital. To foster a strong future for our children, we support Southern California Boys and Girls Clubs, the CHOC Foundation, Pediatric Aids, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Children of the Night, Amigos de Los Niños, Special Olympics, Su Casa Family Crisis And Support Center, Community Family Guidance Centers, and Operation Jump Start, a SoCal organization that helps disadvantaged kids stay in school. We also support Habitat for Humanity’s extraordinary humanitarian efforts, as well as many disease prevention and treatment organizations including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Arthritis and Leukemia research groups, and the Parkinson Alliance. Rounding out our support picture: Goodwill Industries, Salvation Army, American Legion, Rancho Adult Day Care, and Pathways Rehabilitation Clinic. Brad MuggGeneral Manager Cerritos InfinitiAt Cerritos Infiniti, we challenged our employees to give generously with a $1-$5 paycheck deduction, promising to match whatever they gave. They formed a Charitable Board and created a list of charities that make invaluable contributions to the quality of life in Southern California, with a particular emphasis on our children and their future wellbeing. For example, the CHOC Foundation brings advanced medical procedures to kids in need, as does Sebastian's Baby Cancer Foundation. Other child-centered charities include Children of the Night, Special Olympics, Su Casa Family Crisis Support Center, L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We were also deeply moved by the recent hurricane damage in and around New Orleans and contributed to Katrina Relief through the auspices of the American Red Cross in Long Beach. Cerritos Infinity is honored to give back to the community and proud that over 90% of our employees participate in our “Charity Management Challenge.” We encourage your support of the charities in our communities, especially the ones listed here that are close to our heart. Paul ConantGeneral Manager Cerritos Infiniti Cerritos NissanFrom donations to pledge drives and everything in between, Cerritos Nissan has always been — and always will be — willing to lend a helping hand towards the betterment of the community and those who reside in it. For example, the dealership is currently participating in the Relay For Life program. Partnered with the American Cancer Society and the City of Cerritos, employees from the dealership are raising money — $5,994 so far — and are taking part in a 24-hour Walk-A-Thon with their own “Z Team For Life”. Additionally, the dealership works with College Bound — a foundation which assists and directs underprivileged youth towards creating goals for college, through mentoring and scholarship opportunities; each year the dealership provides a vehicle for the organization’s annual fundraiser-walk through the City of Cerritos. Cerritos also participates in annual blood drives providing contributions beyond that of monetary value — the gift of life — to its surrounding communities. The charitable efforts of Cerritos Nissan are also very much noticeable outside the City of Cerritos. Recently, Cerritos Nissan employees participated in Nissan North America’s annual MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) 5k walk at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. In 2001, the dealership held a fundraiser for families of U.S. Military troops serving overseas. 21 Nissan Frontiers and 2 30-foot trucks were loaded and filled with everything from food to family goods and even baby supplies; and were then caravanned south to Camp Pendleton for distribution. After wildfires spread throughout Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, Cerritos Nissan held a Food and Goods Drive to help support victims. Cerritos Nissan also contributes annually to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program and provides needy children the opportunity to experience the joyous wonders of the holiday season. Additionally, a recent donation of a 2006 Nissan 350Z to the City of Hope was auctioned off, with the proceeds used to benefit breast cancer research. Also, the dealership works closely with Ryan’s Reach, a supporting organization which seeks to aid brain-injured individuals and their families through providing additional financial resources and promotional support. And to supplement those efforts, a yearly contribution is given to High Hopes Neurological Recovery Group, a public charity based in Orange County. On a much grander scale, Cerritos Nissan’s contributions were welcomed after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast region in 2005. On top of donating an initial $10,000 towards relief efforts, employees of the dealership raised an additional $2,500 during a safety awards luncheon, in which they opted to donate funds directly from their payroll. If this is your first time being informed about these aforementioned acts of kindness, don’t be surprised; rarely will you hear about this on radio, see it on TV or read about it in the newspaper. It is not done for need of self-promotion, but rather, out of the goodness of people’s hearts and their appreciation for being members of the community — and Cerritos Nissan deeply cares about their community, from Los Angeles to Orange County, San Bernardino to Riverside. So, the next time there’s a fund raiser or pledge drive, you may not hear or see the name “Cerritos Nissan”, but there’s a good chance that they’re a big part of it. Peter FiceGeneral Manager Cerritos Nissan |
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