June 8, 2016--Manheim Tucson and several franchise dealers from Southern Arizona hosted a dealer-only charity car auction benefitting Youth on Their Own, a dropout prevention program that helps homeless youth graduate from high school and pursue opportunities for self-sufficiency.
Manheim Tucson received 35 generous vehicle donations from local dealers who supported the event. More than 250 dealers attended the auction, both in-lane and online. All funds from the sales of the vehicles, including buy fees, were donated to Youth on Their Own, adding up to over $30,000. The Tucson operation has donated more than $110,000 to the non-profit in the past three years.
“The best long-term way to give back to the community is to ensure young people have access to as many opportunities as possible to succeed,” said Michael Cleveland, general manager of Manheim Tucson. “We’ve been supporting Youth on Their Own for years and we’re sure to continue doing this event in the future. Dealers from all across the region show up to make a difference in the lives of Arizona’s teenagers.”
Since 1986, Youth on their Own has empowered more than 16,000 homeless and compromised students to stay in school.
