Toyota of Glendale Launches Fund Raising Drive for Typhoon Haiyan Victims

A $25,000 DONATION TO THE SALVATION ARMY IS TARGETED
Glendale, CA:  Toyota of Glendale, a longtime supporter of Filipino community events and causes, announced last week the launch of its fundraising efforts to help victims of typhoon Haiyan in the long process of recovery.   The dealership will donate $100 to Salvation Army Typhoon Haiyan Fund with every new or used vehicle sold through December 31st, 2013.   Fleet vehicles are excluded from the program.
Toyota of Glendale set a goal of $25,000 by year’s end to bring much needed help to Filipinos hit by the super storm that devastated an entire region leaving at least 6,000 dead, 1.5 million displaced and homeless, and billions of Pesos in damages and personal loses.
The dealership is working with the Salvation Army, one of America’s most trusted organizations.  Salvation Army disaster services are funded entirely by donors, and The Salvation Army uses 100% of all disaster donations in support of disaster relief operations.??With 35 years’ experience working around the globe, The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) works to find long term solutions to poverty in less developed countries.   Donations to victims of typhoon Haiyan will enable the Salvation Army to help people help themselves through programs that improve living conditions, raise skill levels, increase productivity and instill self-confidence.
“We have a large number of Filipino customers who have trusted us with their business and whom we have served for over 15 years” said Patrick Kane, General Manager of Toyota of Glendale.  “To us, they are not just customers, they are family.  When our family is grieving and hurting for their countrymen, we are compelled to do something to help”.
The dealership is also encouraging as many people to donate directly to Salvation Army by logging on to https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/TyphoonHaiyan.  The link is also available on its website www.toyotaofglendale.com
Toyota of Glendale is located in the Brand Boulevard of Cars in Glendale, California.  For more information on the Haiyan Fundraising program and how to help, please call the Filipino Department at 877.996.0030.