Each day through August 21, five nonprofit organizations will be profiled on the 100 Cars for Good Facebook page. Registered Facebook users are able to vote once daily for the nonprofit they think can do the most good with a new vehicle. The organization with the most votes at the end of the day wins a new Toyota vehicle. The four runners-up each receive a $1,000 cash grant from Toyota.
“We are delighted to announce the first 25 winners of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program,” said Jim Lentz, president and chief executive officer of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “Toyota created the 100 Cars for Good program because we appreciate what a big difference a new car or truck can make for organizations working to improve lives and strengthen communities across America. It’s been very gratifying to put the public in the ‘driver’s seat’ to select the winning organizations. 100 Cars for Good has also allowed Toyota to build on more than half a billion dollars of support the company has provided to nonprofits throughout the United States. We wish all of this year’s finalists the best of luck.”
The first 25 100 Cars for Good winners represent a cross-section of important local causes, including providing nutritious meals to kids, helping communities struck by natural disaster and alleviating the suffering of abandoned, abused or injured animals.
The first 25 winners in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program are:
DC Scores - Washington, DC - May 14, 2012
Cincinnati Zoo - Cincinnati, Ohio - May 15, 2012
Lehmi County Humane Society - Salmon, Idaho - May 16, 2012
Pibbles & More Animal Rescue - Ridgewood, New York - May 17, 2012
Recycled Doggies, Inc. - Cincinnati, Ohio - May 18, 2012
Hope for Paws Animal Rescue - Los Angeles, California - May 19, 2012
The Dream Center - Los Angeles, California - May 20, 2012
SPCA International's Operation Baghdad Pups - New York, New York - May 21, 2012
Petfinder Foundation - Tucson, Arizona - May 22, 2012
Together We Rise - Chino, California - May 23, 2012
The Children’s Lunchbox - Anchorage, Alaska - May 24, 2012
All Hands Volunteers - Carlisle, Massachusetts - May 25, 2012
Detroit Dog Rescue - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan - May 26, 2012
Fences for Fido - Portland, Oregon - May 27, 2012
Central Vermont Humane Society - East Montpelier, Vermont - May 28, 2012
Operation Blankets of Love - Granada Hills, California - May 29, 2012
Kristie’s Foundation - Anaheim, California - May 30, 2012
K9 Services German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. - Middleburg, Florida - May 31, 2012
Animal Aid, Inc. - Oakland Park, Florida - June 1, 2012
Clark County Community Services - Winchester, Kentucky - June 2, 2012
Shore Hearts Golden Retriever - Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey - June 3, 2012
Special Olympics Illinois - Normal, Illinois - June 4, 2012
Last Chance Ranch - Quakertown, Pennsylvania - June 5, 2012
Rikki’s Refuge - Rapidan, Virginia - June 6, 2012
Feed My Sheep - Gulfport, Mississippi - June 7, 2012
Winning organizations can choose from the following vehicles: Camry Hybrid, Highlander SUV, Prius v Hybrid, Sienna minivan, Sienna Mobility or Tundra full-sized pickup. A six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty will also be provided for each vehicle, compliments of Toyota Financial Services.
The 500 finalists, from which the 100 winners are ultimately selected, were certified by an independent panel of judges who are experts in the fields of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.
Courtesy of Toyota Newsroom
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