America’s Car-Mart, Inc. Kicks-Off 13th Annual Holiday Toy Drive

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America's Car-Mart, a leading automotive retailer, launches its 13th annual Holiday Toy Drive, aiming to collect 25,000 toys for children in 25 hospitals across 12 states. The drive, which began in 2009, has previously gathered over 11,000 toys for 15 hospitals in 2020. The company encourages community donations of new, unwrapped toys at its dealerships until December, emphasizing the importance of supporting hospitalized children during the holidays. Car-Mart's previous contributions have made it the largest toy donor for the past two years.

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• Aiming to collect 25,000 toys for 25 hospitals, showcasing community engagement.
• Previous success of over 11,000 toys collected in 2020 for children’s hospitals.
• Recognition as the largest toy donor for the last two years, enhancing brand reputation.

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Rogers, Arkansas, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Car-Mart, Inc., one of the largest publicly held automotive retailers in the "integrated auto sales and finance" segment of the used car market, today, announced its Holiday Toy Drive, the company’s 13^th year to conduct a toy drive during November.

Since 2009, Car-Mart has collected thousands of toys for kids at children’s hospitals. This year, Car-Mart’s goal is to collect 25,000 toys for sharing with 25 hospitals in Car-Mart’s 12-state area. [See the list of hospitals below]. In 2020, Car-Mart collected over 11,000 toys for 15 children’s hospitals.

“We are excited to conduct our annual toy drive again this year. All of us at Car-Mart will work hard to make this our largest holiday toy drive in our history and to make this season the brightest one yet for children spending the holidays in the hospital,” said Jeff Williams, President & Chief Executive Officer. “This time of year, it’s all about giving and helping to bring holiday joy to so many deserving children.”

“It’s so hard to be a child in the hospital during the holidays. That’s the main reason these toy drives are so important. The kids know the community is rallying around them,” says Rebecca Neely, Development Officer, Arkansas Children’s Foundation. “In 2020, our hospital collected over $300,000 in toys and donations. It gets bigger and better every year. America’s Car-Mart has been the biggest toy donor the last two years. It’s incredible to see the support from the company and its customers. It’s so amazing to see everyone rallying around our patients and their families.”

Car-Mart will serve as a toy donation destination in its communities. The company welcomes anyone (no purchase necessary) to donate new, unwrapped toys as part of its Holiday Toy Drive. Toys can be dropped off Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at any America’s Car-Mart.

“Every toy will make a difference, and we are grateful for the opportunity to help ensure that children who have to be hospitalized during the holidays will enjoy some holiday magic. For November and December, it’s the most important thing we can do at America’s Car-Mart,” said Leon Walthall, Chief Operating Officer.

For more information, and to track the toy collection, visit Car-Mart.com. Follow Car-Mart on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The hospitals to receive toys as part of Car-Mart’s Holiday Toy Drive include: 

• Alabama
  • Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham
• Arkansas
  • Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock
  • Arkansas Children’s Northwest Hospital, Springdale
• Georgia
  • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
    • Center for Advanced Pediatrics
    • Egleston Hospital
    • Hughes Spalding Hospital
    • Scottish Rite Hospital
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation, Columbus
• Iowa
  • University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Iowa City
• Indiana
  • Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent, Evansville
• Kentucky
  • Norton’s Children’s Hospital, Louisville
• Missouri
  • Children’s Mercy, Kansas City
  • Mercy Children’s Hospital, Springfield
  • St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis
  • Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Columbia
• Oklahoma
  • Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa
  • Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, Oklahoma City
  • The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Tulsa
• Tennessee
  • Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, Chattanooga
  • St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis
  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Nashville
• Texas
  • Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
  • CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Texarkana
  • Cook Children’s Medical Center, Fort Worth

About America's Car-Mart:

America’s Car-Mart operates automotive dealerships in twelve states and is one of the largest publicly held automotive retailers in the United States focused exclusively on the “Integrated Auto Sales and Finance” segment of the used car market. The Company emphasizes superior customer service and the building of strong personal relationships with its customers. The Company operates its dealerships primarily in smaller cities throughout the South-Central United States selling quality used vehicles and providing financing for substantially all of its customers. For more information about America’s Car-Mart, including investor presentations, please visit our website at www.Car-Mart.com.

FAQ

What is America's Car-Mart's Holiday Toy Drive 2021 goal?

The goal is to collect 25,000 toys for children across 25 hospitals.

How many toys did America's Car-Mart collect in the 2020 Toy Drive?

In 2020, America's Car-Mart collected over 11,000 toys.

How can I donate to America's Car-Mart Holiday Toy Drive?

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any America's Car-Mart location from Monday to Saturday.

What is the duration of the Holiday Toy Drive for America's Car-Mart?

The Holiday Toy Drive runs throughout November and December.

In how many states does America's Car-Mart operate for the toy drive?

America's Car-Mart operates in 12 states for the Holiday Toy Drive.