Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program Opens Voting to the Public

This article taken from the newsroom of Toyota.com.

Public Voting Will Determine 100 Winning Nonprofit Organizations to Receive Toyota Vehicles

• Five nonprofit organizations will be profiled on Toyota’s Facebook page each day (http://www.facebook.com/toyota) from Monday, May 9 – August 16
• The general public is encouraged to vote each day to help determine winners
• One vehicle will be awarded each day through August 16 for a total of 100 vehicles

TORRANCE, CALIF. (May 9, 2011) – Toyota today announced that public voting for its “100 Cars for Good” program is now open through August 16. The program will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public.

Beginning today, five organizations per day will be profiled on Toyota’s Facebook page where the public is invited to show their support by voting daily to help determine the winning nonprofit organization. Each of the 500 nonprofit organizations selected as finalists have created an online profile, which may include a video showcasing how the organization plans to use a new Toyota vehicle to do good in their local community. Voters may place one vote per day, each day, over the course of the program.

Each day, the previous day’s winner will be announced and five new nonprofit organizations will be featured for voting. Winning organizations can choose from the following vehicles: Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, Highlander Hybrid, Sienna or Sienna Mobility. With each vehicle, Toyota Financial Services will provide a six-year, 100,000 mile Toyota Vehicle Service Agreement to help provide extended protection beyond the vehicle warranty.

The 500 finalists were chosen by an independent panel of judges who are experts in the fields of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. The finalists represent non-profit organizations servicing the community across a broad range of categories including animal welfare, arts, education, environment, health, safety and human services, among others.

For a complete list of finalists, please visit www.facebook.com/toyota.

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“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to shine a light on the outstanding work carried out by each of the 500 finalists,” said Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “The positive impact of these organizations in their respective communities is immeasurable. We encourage the public to learn more about these great nonprofits and actively participate by casting a vote. We wish all of the finalists the best of luck.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE: TM) established operations in the United States in 1957 and currently operates 10 manufacturing plants, including one under construction. Toyota directly employs nearly

30,000 in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $18 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design.

Toyota is committed to being a good corporate citizen in the communities where it does business and believes in supporting programs with long-term sustainable results. Toyota supports numerous organizations across the country, focusing on education, the environment and safety. Since 1991, Toyota has contributed more than $500 million to philanthropic programs in the U.S.

For more information on Toyota's commitment to improving communities nationwide, visit http://www.toyota.com/community.

About Toyota Financial Services

TFS is the finance and insurance brand for Toyota in the United States, offering retail auto financing and leasing through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and extended service contracts through Toyota Motor Insurance Services (TMIS). Lexus Financial Services is the brand for financial products for Lexus dealers and customers. TFS currently employs over 3,300 associates nationwide, and has managed assets totaling more than $87 billion. It is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive financial services offered by Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. For more information, please visit www.toyotafinancial.com.

Media Contact: Toyota Contact:
Tracy Segal Zoé Zeigler
GolinHarris for Toyota Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(213) 438-8781 (310) 468-4868
tsegal@golinharris.com zoe_zeigler@toyota.com

And don't forget to donate to our care packages for our military men and women. Go here for details.

Sales Manager

Chances are, if you have been into Hatch Toyota, formerly part of Hatch Motor Company, in the last twenty years, you have seen this guy.
Meet Bob Genet.
He is our Sales Manager.
He is by far the most positive employee at Hatch Toyota.
He can cook a mean steak, while his wife can fill in the rest of the meal with things that will make your mouth water.
I spent a lot of time at his house as a kid.
He sold my parents cars even before I was affiliated with Hatch Toyota.
He is an all around good guy.
And will surely put a smile on your face if you get an opportunity to work with him.

He has four boys and has lived in the same house for as long as I can remember. He's reliable, a good father, and a good employee to have around.

Come out to the auto mall sometime and meet him. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Help

This is a letter written by our customer relations manager.

Dear Local Business Owners, Vendors, and Community Members,

In honor of the heroes serving in our military, Hatch Toyota is joining forces with local businesses and the community to provide military care packages to The 552nd MP CO.

To celebrate Memorial Day, our goal is to send 50 care packages to these men and women stationed in Afghanistan, on June 1, 2011.

As local community members and businesses, Hatch Toyota is reaching out to each of you and asking for your partnership and commitment to help us reach this goal.

For a list of items we need to fill these care packages please email cjanehatch@gmail.com. All donations must be received by May 27, 2011 in order for the packages to be assembled and sent by the deadline.

All donations may be mailed or dropped off at Hatch Toyota 1051 N. Automall Parkway, Show Low, AZ 85901 or call 928-537-5755 to arrange pick-up.

If you cannot donate specific items, a monetary donation would be greatly appreciated so we might purchase the items needed to fill each package and cover postage costs.

In advance I want to thank you for taking the time to find it in your hearts to give these men and women, who are serving our country with honor and sacrifice. Together we can make sure our heroes know they are important and their country cares and supports their commitment to our freedom.

Please contact me with your commitment and any questions that may arise.

Taira Flowers
Hatch Toyota Customer Relations/Warranty Manager
1051 N. Automall Parkway
Show Low, AZ 85901
Office 928-537-5755
Cell 928-242-9699



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