MANHEIM, Pa., --Continuing its long tradition of honoring veterans and supporting community-based programs in Lancaster County, Manheim Pennsylvania and its employees are spreading cheer during this holiday season. The six-week-long program, which kicked off
in November with a special Veteran’s Day celebration, is designed to honor our nation’s
heroes, while aiding organizations such as Toys for Tots, the Manheim Central Food Pantry and Wreaths Across America, during the holiday season.
“Manheim Pennsylvania has been a valuable part of Lancaster County for nearly 70 years,” said Julie Picard,
vice president and general manager of Manheim
Pennsylvania. “For many years our employees and
customers have helped support our veterans and local organizations that help so many families during the holidays.”
“We are so pleased to partner with Manheim Pennsylvania and its employees,” said Carol Sumner, coordinator of the Manheim Central Food Pantry. “Our food pantry counts on the financial support and donations of area businesses and individuals. The generosity of many helps us to provide food to needy families or individuals residing in the Manheim Central School
District.”
The Veteran’s Day celebration held last month featured
the installation of 2,000 flags around the 400-plus acre facility to honor Lancaster County veterans. In addition, auction employees and customers donated more than $2,500 to Wreaths Across America and Vet21Salute, a local Lancaster-based military honor guard.
The auction will participate in Wreaths Across America’s wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap Cemetery in nearby Annville, Pa. on Dec. 13. Employees and customers of Manheim Pennsylvania will provide 100 wreaths that will be laid at graves of 100 veterans at cemetery.
During the past three years, Manheim Pennsylvania and its employees have raised more than $180,000 to support many veterans organizations, including Keystone Wounded Warriors, Wounded Warrior Project, Wreaths Across America and Vet21Salute.
For many years, Manheim Pennsylvania has served as a collection location for Toys for Tots. Once again, the auction is hosting the collection of toys now through Dec. 12. Monetary donations can also be made to Toys for Tots at Manheim Pennsylvania through Dec. 23.
Employees and customers of Manheim Pennsylvania have donated more than a truckload of food during a canned food drive held at the auction for the Manheim Central Food Pantry from Nov. 13-24. Through the past few years, the food bank has called upon Manheim Pennsylvania to fill needs when food levels are low at the local food pantry. Click here to make a donation to the food pantry.
About Manheim (www.manheim.com)
Manheim is the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace. The company helps dealer and commercial customers achieve results by providing physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing, transportation and mobile products and solutions.
Manheim pioneered in-lane vehicle auctions and has been an innovator in both digital and mobile auction platforms. Manheim registers nearly 7 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing nearly $46 billion in value. Manheim’s research and consulting arm, Manheim Consulting, provides industry-leading market intelligence and publishes the widely recognized annual Used Car Market Report. The company offers dealer financing through NextGear Capital, Inc., and transportation services through Ready Auto Transport.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim has more than 20,000 employees in 121 worldwide sites and generates annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion. A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises,
Manheim participates in “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability program.
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