GM and the GM Foundation's Support for Haiti Earthquake Relief Exceeds $1 Million

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Feb 25, 2010, 05:48 ET

DETROIT, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Two fund-raising drives raised more than $35,000 in contributions for the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund, bringing the combined current total from Chevrolet, GMC, General Motors, and the GM Foundation to more than $1 million for Haitian earthquake relief efforts.

"The outpouring of support from friends and coworkers in every part of General Motors has been really remarkable," said John T. Montford, Chairman of the GM Foundation & Senior Advisor for Government Relations and Global Public Policy. "I believe our combined efforts will make a significant difference in the lives of the Haitian people."

GM and UAW employees at 11 facilities across North America held gate drives to collect donations for local American Red Cross chapters' Haiti relief efforts. By February 16, a total of $26,881 has been raised, including donations from:

Willow Run Assembly and UAW Local 735
Fairfax Assembly and UAW Local 31
Wentzville Assembly and UAW Local 2250
Indianapolis Metal Center and UAW Local 23
GMCH Rochester and UAW Local 1097
Arlington Assembly and UAW Local 276
Shreveport Assembly and UAW Local 2166
Flint Metal Center and UAW Local 659
Flint Engine South and UAW Local 659
Flint Assembly and UAW Local 598
Bowling Green Assembly and UAW Local 2164
Baltimore Transmission Plant and UAW Local 239

Through Feb. 19, visitors at Chevrolet auto show displays in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Chicago contributed $8,786 to a collection box fitted in the bed of a Chevrolet Colorado.

The GM Foundation has donated almost $800,000 in support, including a $100,000 contribution to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund from the General Motors Foundation GM Global Aid program. The Foundation also donated 30 GMC Sierra pickups at the request of the United Nations as part of a coordinated effort with the William J. Clinton Foundation.

Funds raised for the Haiti Relief and Development Fund also include $250,000 raised during the 39th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. For the auction, Chevrolet donated a limited edition 2008 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6. The car, which was the last of 427 limited-edition cars built specifically for North America, sold at auction for $200,000. In addition, five individuals at the auction contributed $10,000 each to support the relief efforts in Haiti.

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands, and one of the fastest growing brands in the world. With fuel solutions that range from "gas-friendly to gas-free," Chevrolet has nine models that offer an EPA-estimated 30 miles per gallon or more on the highway, and offers two hybrid models. More than 2.5 million Chevrolets that run on E85 ethanol have been sold. Chevrolet delivers expressive design, spirited performance and strives to provide the best value in every segment in which it competes. More information can be found at www.chevrolet.com. For more information on the Volt, visit http://media.gm.com/volt.

About General Motors Foundation

The General Motors Foundation (GMF) is committed to supporting organizations and programs designed to effect social change, provide for those in need, and improve the quality of life in communities. GMF's targeted areas of focus are education, health and human services, environment and energy, and community development, with a strong commitment to diversity in all areas. At GM, we have a long tradition of giving back to the communities in which we live and work. GM established the General Motors Foundation in 1976. As such, none of the funds donated through GMF are derived from TARP money.

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