Hyundai Hope On Wheels Donates To Community Health Initiatives At Alexandria Hyundai Grand Re-Opening

Hyundai and Hyundai Hope On Wheels have made significant contributions to community health initiatives in Alexandria, Virginia. This was done in celebration of the grand re-opening of Alexandria Hyundai. The donations aim to support mental health programs for women and clinical care for children diagnosed with cancer.

Alexandria Celebrates Women, a volunteer-run nonprofit, received a donation from Hyundai. This funding will aid mental health programs for women in need. Pat Miller, chair of Alexandria Celebrates Women, expressed gratitude for the support, stating, "We are so grateful for this tremendous donation from Hyundai Hope to help Alexandria women with mental health issues."

Hyundai Supports Community Health in Alexandria
Hyundai Supports Community Health in Alexandria
Hyundai Supports Community Health in Alexandria
Hyundai Supports Community Health in Alexandria

The nonprofit organisation focuses on raising funds for the Alexandria Domestic Violence Safehouse. It also celebrates the achievements of Virginia's women throughout history. The donation is part of Hyundai's corporate social responsibility initiative known as Hyundai Hope.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels also donated to Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. This contribution will enhance clinical care for children battling cancer. Georgetown Lombardi is renowned for its compassionate and advanced cancer treatment provided by internationally recognised clinician-scientists.

For over 26 years, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has been a prominent supporter in the fight against pediatric cancer. It has donated more than $250 million to various institutions across the United States. The organisation is one of the largest nonprofit funders of pediatric cancer research nationwide.

Hyundai's Commitment to Community

Brandon Ramirez, director of corporate social responsibility at Hyundai Motor North America, highlighted their dedication to community health initiatives. He stated, "Hyundai is proud to celebrate the grand re-opening of Alexandria Hyundai by investing in local community health initiatives." He added that building stronger communities aligns with their vision of progress for humanity.

Hyundai Motor America supports its Progress for Humanity vision through various operations in the U.S., including its headquarters in California and manufacturing plants in Alabama and Georgia. These operations contribute significantly to the U.S. economy by providing jobs and generating revenue.

About Hyundai Hope Initiatives

Hyundai Hope is a corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at improving societal wellbeing through partnerships with nonprofits that focus on health and safety. Meanwhile, Hyundai Hope On Wheels focuses specifically on finding cures for childhood cancer by funding research grants nationwide.

The primary funding source for Hyundai Hope On Wheels comes from Hyundai Motor America and its network of over 830 U.S. dealers. By 2024, it will have surpassed $250 million in lifetime donations supporting more than 1,300 research grants across 175 hospitals and institutions.

This commitment reflects Hyundai's broader mission to foster positive growth within communities while ensuring individual safety and health are prioritised.

Article Published On: Monday, September 23, 2024, 21:02 [IST]
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