Global automaker Honda has donated $500,000 to help recovery efforts for victims of Hurricane Helene in the United States.
A press release on 3 October says Honda and Acura Financial Services made the donation, which will help the American Red Cross to support victims of the crisis and hasten their recovery.
Honda giving back
The region affected by the hurricane is home to Honda’s manufacturing operations and its associates, hence the need for the relief. Apart from the donation, Honda Aircraft based in North Carolina is providing HondaJet to help move relief materials to the worst-hit areas.
Additionally, Honda and Acura Financial Services are offering payment extensions as well as lease deferrals to customers affected by the crisis. The company is also extending an invitation to its associates to contribute to the relief effort through its matching fund and volunteer programs.
As an incentive to encourage participation, Honda will match eligible donations on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to a maximum of $1,000 and provide up to $200 in grants to eligible organizations when associates volunteer.
A long-standing relationship
Honda has been in operation in America since 1959. With over 30,000 associates employed in America, Honda has sufficient development, manufacturing, sales and service support of Honda and Acura automobiles across the country.
Associates also manufacture, sell and service Honda power equipment, Honda powersports products, and the HondaJet advanced light jet which is currently used to transport relief materials.
There are currently 12 major U.S. facilities where Honda manufactures automobiles, and 23 facilities for research and development, where it fully designs, develops, and engineers many of its products.
As of 2023, 70% of all Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in America, showing that the company’s relationship with the U.S. has grown tremendously over the years.
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