Hyundai Donates 1,000 Winter Coats to Detroit Kids

Hyundai Motor America has made a significant donation of 1,000 winter coats for Detroit’s young. This is the second year that the automaker decides to work together with Focus: HOPE, a nationally recognized civil and human rights organization in Detroit, to distribute new coats to the children, families and program participants of The HOPE Village Initiative.

Hyundai will also make a substantial $10,000 donation to Focus: HOPE that will help them in their humanitarian activities within the community during the harsh winter in the southeast Michigan region. The donation will be made at 10:00 am on Friday, January 7th, 2010 at Focus: HOPE, located on 1355 Oakman Blvd in Detroit, Michigan.

"Hyundai is dedicated to helping build stronger communities and families through our outreach and philanthropic programs. Providing winter coats to children and families of the HOPE Village Initiative is just one example of Hyundai's effort to improve people's lives.  We are proud to partner with the Urban Wheels Award Show in this important effort," said Zafar Brooks, director of government relations and diversity outreach, Hyundai Motor America.

The event is just one part of Hyundai's commitment to the Detroit community. The carmaker will also donate $50,000 to the Children's Hospital of Michigan on January 11th, as part of its Hope on Wheels philanthropic effort, dedicated to helping kids fight cancer.

"Hyundai's values and those of Focus: HOPE are aligned in finding intelligent and practical solutions to fight racism, poverty and injustice. This partnership, and the simple gift of a warm jacket, will break down barriers that prevent those in need from remaining active, productive members of our community," said William Jones, CEO of Focus: HOPE.