Hyundai Motor America Partners With Instituto Del Progreso Latino To Donate Winter Coats To Families In Southwest Side Of Chicago

CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the weekend, Hyundai Motor America donated 1,000 winter coats to Instituto Del Progreso Latino (Instituto), an organization dedicated to improving the lives of Latino Immigrants and their families. The coats were distributed to 500 families during a special event on Saturday, December 6, 2014. More than 600 community member were joined by organizational leaders, and representatives from Hyundai Motor America.

"Through our community partnerships, Hyundai is committed to improving neighborhoods and promoting the health and well-being of children," said Zafar Brooks, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Inclusion at Hyundai Motor America. "We commend Instituto Del Progeso Latino for their ongoing efforts to address the specific needs of Latino families and are proud to join them in this effort."

Instituto Del Progreso Latino is committed to providing education, training and employment programs to Latino families that foster full participation in the U.S. and preserve cultural identity and dignity.

Yvonne E. Nieves, Volunteer Services Manager at Instituto said, "This is the fourth annual, volunteer-led, event where we give back to the families that need it most. We are so excited that Hyundai partnered with us, and even more happy that the impact on the greater community was far reaching. One thousand children and parents now have coats to keep them warm this season."

Hyundai's winter coat donation program is in its fifth year and has supported various community organizations nationwide, including Focus:HOPE in Detroit, Centronia and the Central Union Mission in Washington, DC, The Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio, and Park Pride in Atlanta.

To learn more about Hyundai corporate social responsibility, please visit www.hyundaicsr.com.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.    

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INSTITUTO DEL PROGRESO LATINO
Instituto del Progreso Latino is a 37-year-old community-based organization driven by the belief that education is power. This core belief fuels Instituto's mission to contribute to the fullest development of Latino families in Chicago through the creation of leading programs in workforce development, education, and citizenship. Instituto's achievements as an organization have been recognized nationally, including being named to the White House's 2011 "Champions of Change" program, which recognizes outstanding work in community service across the nation.

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