Toyota Donates $500K of Relief Money for Philippines
Toyota has pledged $500,000 in donations to support relief efforts in the Phillipines.
Residents of the Phillipines have barely begun the recovery process from the devastating typhoon that hit their shores, but relief aid has been pouring in from all around the world. Toyota will donate $250,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts along with a previous donation of 10-million Phillipines pesos.
“On behalf of Toyota, we express our sincere condolences to the families affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and surrounding areas,” said Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota North America. “Thanks to the generosity of our associates and team members, Toyota’s giving will go even further to help families in need.”
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Combined, the donation is nearly $500,000 but the Japanese automaker will also be matching employee contributions to the American Red Cross and other non-profits doing relief and recovery work in the region.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Good to hear.