PHOENIX – Larry H. Miller Dealerships will once again present donations to 10 charities over 10 days during the second annual “10 Days of Giving” campaign. The generous plan aims to spread cheer to deserving Phoenix and Tucson-based charities by donating $74,000 throughout the month of December and the first part of the New Year. Donations are distributed through Larry H. Miller Charities, the charitable arm of the dealership group, which is largely made up of employee contributions.
“Giving back in the community is a guiding principle of Larry H. Miller Dealerships and we’re excited to be able to continue ‘10 Days of Giving’ for a second year,” said Pat Kroneberger, senior vice president, Larry H. Miller Dealerships. “It is a privilege to donate to these deserving organizations and celebrate all they do, especially during the holiday season.”
Larry H. Miller Charities disperses charitable donations through a grant program primarily focused on charities that serve women and children, with an emphasis on health and education.
Larry H. Miller Dealerships “10 Days of Giving” will provide donations to the following organizations:
Operation Outreach-USA (Phoenix) – This donation will fund the purchase of books and teaching aids for students in first through third grade at Lattie Coor Elementary School in Avondale.
Childhelp (Phoenix) – The donation to Childhelp will assist with the implementation of a child abuse prevention education program in the Roosevelt Elementary School District.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Phoenix) – Funding for St. Vincent de Paul will support a program that provides evening meals to low-income families. Families eat together, and afterwards, the children participate in educational activities while parents receive access to social services and support.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital (Phoenix) – The donation to Phoenix Children’s Hospital will support three separate programs which address children’s issues in the areas of safe sleep, bicycle/pedestrian safety and car seat safety.
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (Phoenix) – This donation will provide scholarships that enable children in foster care to participate in athletic, educational and social activities.
HopeKids (Phoenix) – HopeKids provides activities free of charge to families who have a child experiencing a life-threatening or serious illness. This donation will go towards funding activities such as a movie day, bowling or laser tag.
Act One Performing Arts (Tucson) – Funding from Larry H. Miller Charities will help school-aged children attend fine arts educational field trips in the community.
Literacy Connects/Reading Seed (Tucson) – This contribution will provide 20 children with one-on-one volunteer reading coaches for one school year.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (Tucson) – Funding to the MDA will allow children with neuromuscular disease to attend summer camp at Whispering Hope Ranch, including providing for a companion for each child, medical care, lodging, food, transportation and outdoor enrichment activities.
Wings for Women (Tucson) – The donation will support a holiday program that provides women and children in need with items such as clothing, shoes, food for a holiday meal and hygienic items.
