Irene Wortham Center named finalist in Toyota 100 cars for good program
From the Irene Wortham Center:
ASHEVILLE, NC – NOVEMBER 5, 2013 – Asheville based organization, Irene Wortham Center (IWC) is one of 250 finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, which will award vehicles to 100 nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public. IWC’s voting date is tomorrow, November 6th.
Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program showcases five nonprofit organizations each day for 50 days at Facebook.com/Toyota. Visitors to the page will receive two votes each day to select two separate winning organizations they feel are most deserving of new Toyota vehicles.
Local residents are encouraged to support Irene Wortham Center (IWC) in the quest for a new Toyota Sienna Mobility (equipped for wheelchair access). Vote tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6, by going to www.100carsforgood.com. If the Irene Wortham Center receives the most votes and is awarded the vehicle, it will be used to transport disabled clients to jobs, medical appointments and community events.
About Irene Wortham Center
For 50 years and counting, Irene Wortham Center has helped children and adults with developmental and/or socioeconomic challenges lead healthy, happy and more independent lives. From our CARF-accredited Adult Day Activity and Supported Employment programs to our two 5-star-rated child care centers and comprehensive, around-the-clock residential care homes, Irene Wortham Center and its exceptional staff inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential from birth to end of life. For more information, visit http://www.ireneworthamcenter.orgAbout Toyota.
Toyota (NYSE: TM) established operations in the United States in 1957 and currently operates 10 manufacturing plants. Toyota directly employs over 31,000 in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $23 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 nearly $700 million to philanthropic programs in the U.S.For more information on Toyota’s commitment to improving communities nationwide, visit http://www.toyota.com/philanthropy.
Media Contact:
Sandi Garcia Boyer
Irene Wortham Center
828.274.6053 or 303.319.6328 (cell)
sboyer@ireneworthamcenter.org
Before you comment
The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.