NISSAN PROVIDES $10,000 FOR DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS IN CANADA
MISSISSAUGA,ON, Sept. 30 /CNW/ - Nissan today announced an immediate $10,000 cash donation to the Red Cross to assist with relief efforts in Canada following Hurricane Igor. The funds will assist disaster recovery efforts in Newfoundland and Labrador.
"Hurricane Igor has devastated many parts of Newfoundland and Labrador and we want to do our part to help the recovery efforts in this region," said Allen Childs, President of Nissan Canada Inc.
The donation includes a $5,000 commitment from both Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan North America.
Nissan has a long history of responding to humanitarian needs and disaster relief through organizations that include the Canadian and American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity Canada, as well as many Food Banks.
About Nissan Canada Inc.
Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) is the Canadian sales, marketing and distribution subsidiary of Nissan Motor Limited and Nissan North America, Inc. With offices in Vancouver (BC), Mississauga (ON), and Kirkland (QC), NCI directly employs 250 full-time staff. There are 156 independent Nissan dealerships and 29 Infiniti retailers across Canada. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information about Nissan in Canada and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissan.ca and www.infiniti.ca.
About Nissan North America:
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com.
For further information:
Stephanie Valdez Streaty Corporate Communications Nissan North America, Inc. 615-725-5946 office 615-517-6657 mobile [email protected] www.nissannews.com |
Didier Marsaud Corporate Communications Nissan Canada Inc. Tel: (905) 629-6400 Cell: (416) 573 7231 [email protected] www.media.nissan.ca |
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