Hyundai Supports Sustainability, Housing, and Hunger Relief Programs in Coastal Georgia

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Aug 15, 2024, 10:00 ET

Hyundai partners with Ducks Unlimited on wetlands and waterfowl conservation in Coastal Georgia
Hyundai continues partnership with Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity on expanding affordable home ownership
Hyundai continues partnership with the Salvation Army of Savannah and partners with The Food Bank, Inc. in Statesboro, Georgia on hunger relief efforts

SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai recently contributed to organizations in the Coastal Georgia region to bolster sustainability, housing, and hunger relief efforts. Hyundai partnered with Ducks Unlimited, a nonprofit focused on conserving, restoring, and managing wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl. Hyundai also continued its partnerships with Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity on expanding affordable home ownership, as well as the Salvation Army of Savannah on hunger relief efforts. The donations are part of Hyundai's corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, which seeks to improve the well-being of society by supporting programs that foster health, safety, and growth in communities.

(left to right) Ansley Christain, PR & corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), Chad Ledford, director of development, State of Georgia, Ducks Unlimited, Joe LaMuraglia, manager, PR & communications, HMGMA near Savannah, Ga. on August 14, 2024. (Photo/Hyundai)

(left to right) Sean Evans, PR & communications, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), Ansley Christain, PR & corporate social responsibility, HMGMA, Zerik Samples, CEO, Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity, Greg Gauss, development manager, Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity, Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America, Ciara Calub, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America in Savannah, Ga. on August 12, 2024. Photo/Hyundai

(left to right) Ciara Calub, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America, Ansley Christain, PR & corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, Major Melissa Smith, Corps Officer, The Salvation Army of Savannah, Major Jason Smith, Corps Officer, The Salvation Army of Savannah, Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America at The Salvation Army of Savannah in Savannah, Ga. on August 12, 2024. (Photo/Hyundai)

"With Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) quickly approaching its start of production in the coming months, we are thrilled to continue supporting local organizations with impactful missions," said Brandon Ramirez, director of corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America. "We are honored to help strengthen sustainability, housing, and hunger relief programs that do good for both the community and the environment."

Hyundai's new partnership with Ducks Unlimited, the world's largest private wetlands and waterfowl conservation organization, underscores its commitment to creating a more sustainable future for all. Hyundai's contribution to Ducks Unlimited's Southeast Wetlands Initiative in Georgia will advance wetland enhancement, restoration, and protection efforts across the state that contain critical wildlife habitat, including managed coastal wetlands, bottomland hardwood forests, and freshwater marshes.

"Ducks Unlimited is honored to partner with Hyundai in our collective efforts to conserve vital wetland ecosystems in Georgia," said Chad Ledford, director of development for Georgia, Ducks Unlimited. "The state's incredible wetlands are crucial in maintaining biodiversity and providing climate resiliency for our communities. With this gift, Hyundai is helping Ducks Unlimited ensure a healthier environment for future generations to enjoy."

Hyundai established its partnership with Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity in 2023 to support its mission of building homes, communities, and hope. With the vision of everyone having a decent place to live, the organization will use the donation to help expand housing affordability in the Coastal Georgia area.

Since 2023, Hyundai has supported the Salvation Army of Savannah, whose work combats food insecurity in the community. Providing free meals, groceries, food pantry vouchers, and special holiday meals, the Salvation Army of Savannah mitigates the threat of hunger and brings hope. This donation will help provide more nutritious meals to the most vulnerable members of the Savannah community. Hyundai and HMGMA employees also volunteered at the kitchen to help serve lunches to people in need.

Lastly, Hyundai also donated to The Food Bank, Inc. in Statesboro, Georgia, who for over 40 years has been dedicated to nourishing the community and eliminating hunger. The donation will help towards a future where everyone enjoys access to nutritious food. Employees from HMGMA attended the ribbon cutting for its new facility in support of its mission.

Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing wetlands, grasslands and other waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has restored or protected more than 18 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science, DU's projects benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people in all 50 states. DU is growing its mission through a historic $3 billion Conservation For A Continent comprehensive campaign. Learn more at www.ducks.org.

Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity works in this community as an attainable homeownership ministry committed to partnering working families to realize their dream of owning quality, affordable and energy-efficient homes in safe and revitalizing neighborhoods in the Coastal Empire. For more information about volunteer opportunities, partner family applications, and other programs, please visit https://www.habitatsavannah.org/ or follow them on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram using the handle @habitatsavannah.

Hyundai Hope
Hyundai Hope is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Hyundai Motor North America, committed to the principal of Progress for Humanity and the goal of improving the wellbeing of society. Hyundai Hope dedicates time and supplies resources to nonprofit organizations that support the health and safety of individuals and foster positive growth in communities. For more information, visit www.HyundaiHope.com.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (in development in Georgia), and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 835 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.