Help for Heroes, a British charity started in 2007, helps raise money for rehabilitation centers and services to help the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom. General Motors’ Vauxhall arm is a sponsor of the charity and has been hosting events to help raise money. Now, Vauxhall has donated two Insignia Sports Tourers (wagons) and a Movano van to the charity. Continue reading…
Ever since the U.S. government has bailed out GM, some have called it Government Motors; but GM Authority hopes that Generous Motors catches on instead. GM, General Motors that is, recently donated $70,000 to the UNCF (United Negro College Fund). $50,000 of this will go towards emergency aid for seniors who are at risk of not graduating because of financial reasons while the other $20,000 will be allotted to scholarships and operations within UNCF.
These donations are from the GM Foundation. This branch of the GM tree was planted in 1976 in order to promote “social change, provide for those in need, and improve the quality of life in communities,” according to GM’s press release (available in full after the jump).
GM is also quick to point out that none of the funds came from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). (more…)
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