ATLANTA, Ga. (June 27, 2019) – For the second year in a row, Manheim Statesville’s exceptional efforts in the annual “Race to Give” charity program resulted in the donation of an emergency response vehicle to the local chapter of the American Red Cross. This year’s vehicle, a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu donated by Remarketing by Element, further expands the organization’s emergency response fleet used to deliver supplies and services to those in the Carolinas region who have been impacted by disasters.
Since 2016, Manheim and Remarketing by Element have partnered on the national “Race to Give” campaign that provides local support for the American Red Cross. Each year, Manheim locations across the country organize creative fundraising activities in a friendly competition that culminates with a vehicle donation by Remarketing by Element to the winning location’s local Red Cross chapter. Over the past three years, Manheim’s collective fundraising efforts have generated more than $350,000 and the donations of five Red Cross fleet vehicles.
“Compassionate community partners like Manheim are essential to helping us meet our mission to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies,” said Angela Broome Powley, CEO for the American Red Cross Greater Carolinas Region. “Their support allows us to mobilize volunteers, and provide hot meals and shelter when there is nowhere else to turn.”
In the most recent “Race to Give” campaign, Manheim Statesville emerged as the top auction location, raising $40,500 in addition to organizing blood drives, collecting hurricane relief supplies, installing smoke alarms, and stuffing 150 teddy bears for the Red Cross to give out to children at local shelters during times of natural disaster and when they respond to home fires.
“Our 450 team members feel it’s important to extend Manheim’s corporate partnership with the American Red Cross to the local level by helping individuals and families in our own backyard,” said, Ellie Johnson, general manager, Manheim Statesville. “These vehicle donations, along with the other activities that support our local Red Cross chapter, demonstrate the deep commitment we have to the community where we live and work.”
“We often think of the American Red Cross as a national organization, but their hyperlocal response helps individuals and families in communities every day,” added Paul Seger, vice president of asset remarketing at Element Fleet Management. “We are humbled to support the services they provide to people facing dark moments due to disaster.”
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org.
About Element Fleet Management Corp.
Element Fleet Management (TSX: EFN) is a leading global fleet management company, providing world-class management services and financing for commercial vehicle and equipment fleets. Element's suite of fleet management services spans the total fleet lifecycle, from acquisition and financing to program management and remarketing – helping customers optimize performance and improve productivity. For more information, visit Elementfleet.com.
About Manheim
Manheim® is North America's leading provider of end-to-end wholesale solutions that help dealer and commercial clients increase profits in their used vehicle operations. Through its physical, mobile and digital sales network, Manheim offers services for inventory management, buying and selling, floor planning, logistics, assurance and reconditioning. With its omni-channel approach, Manheim Marketplace enables wholesale vehicle clients more efficient ways to connect and transact business how and when they want. Approximately 17,000 team members help Manheim offer 7 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing nearly $61 billion in value. Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim North America is a Cox Automotive™ brand. For more information, visit http://press.manheim.com.
