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In response to the global pandemic last year, we transitioned our longstanding holiday meal drives to online fundraisers, and the results have been inspiring. Hendrick Automotive Group’s second virtual fund drive raised a total of $400,000 for our 27 food bank partners across the country.
 

At Hendrick Automotive Group, people are our most important asset. This core value drives everything we do, including the way we prioritize the health and safety of everyone in our dealerships.

We’re more committed than ever to providing an experience that makes our customers feel cared for, because having your car serviced from the name you know and trust makes all the difference. You can rely on Hendrick Automotive Group to be there for all your service and vehicle needs, and to do it in the safest way possible.

Our company-wide Thanksgiving meal drive went virtual this year, but it made the biggest impact yet! Teammates donated online and every dollar was matched – raising more than $600,000 for our food bank partners across the country. Now more than ever, we are proud to support our communities and show how Hendrick Cares.

Hendrick Automotive Group teammates across Charleston, South Carolina are thinking pink as they accept the challenge to raise $10,000 for the 2020 Komen Lowcountry MORE THAN PINK Walk in the fight against breast cancer. With 1 in 8 women diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, many are currently facing unprecedented challenges due to COVID. So, whether it’s emotional support via Komen’s helpline, financial support, or help navigating their care journey, Komen is committed to be there to help.

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Collision Center in Norfolk, Virginia presented Deanna Bell with a car through the Recycled Rides™ program. The car will mean a new level of independence and stability for her family, which struggles to make ends meet.

“One of our core values at Hendrick is servant leadership, consciously putting the needs of others before your own,” said Brad Walser, Regional Collision Manager at Hendrick Automotive Group. “With Recycled Rides, we are able to display this value and support someone in their time of need by gifting them a reliable car for their family.” 

Hendrick Automotive Group and our teammates have donated more than 205,500 individual holiday meal boxes through our company-wide meal drives, and we are continuing our support in an exciting new way this year. To prioritize the safety of everyone involved, and the needs food banks, we are taking our holiday meal drive online to provide financial support for community organizations fighting hunger.

Now through October 24, teammates can participate in the 2020 Virtual Thanksgiving Drive by donating through this program, and Hendrick Automotive Group will match funds raised!

Whether it’s taking place in person or in virtual classrooms, teachers and school administrators across the country are heading back to school, no matter what. And as part of our commitment to caring for communities, Hendrick Automotive Group is continuing to support local schools in whatever ways we can.

Hendrick Automotive Group dealerships in the Kansas City area came together to show support for Kansas City Public Schools with a surprise gift. The market area donated $20,000 to purchase virtual learning kits for every teacher in the district.

Audi and BMW have always enjoyed a level of friendly competition, but Audi of South Austin and BMW of South Austin always find ways to work together. In the Hendrick Automotive Group spirit of teamwork, the two dealerships both support a local Title I school, Del Valle High School.

BMW of South Austin and Audi of South Austin are involved with a variety of programs at the school, from hunger relief to teacher appreciation, but have had unique success in providing vehicles for different classes – a need that is often overlooked by those outside the automotive industry.

Hendrick Porsche in Charlotte, North Carolina has been a longtime supporter of the 24Foundation and their signature bike race fundraising event. Although this year's event will look a little different due to COVID-19 concerns, Hendrick Porsche's dedication is stronger than ever. The dealership is providing a 2020 Taycan the Survivor Lap pace car for the race, and has even turned the vehicle into a fundraiser for their team to further support the 24Foundation and its mission to support cancer patients.

Our world is facing many challenges, but Hendrick Automotive Group is proving that every challenge is an opportunity to win. From market-wide campaigns to individual efforts, our teammates immediately saw the need to get involved and care for their communities in a variety of ways. Red more for examples from across the country of how our people are responding, and rising, to the current challenge.