Coming Together for Giving Tuesday

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Toyota Motor North America announced support for over 25 nonprofit organizations with $700,000 in grants this Giving Tuesday, aimed at uplifting communities during the holiday season. These grants will provide basic needs, holiday gifts, and educational supplies. Sean Suggs, group VP, stated that the initiative aims to aid families in need and support frontline responders. The grants will benefit organizations like food banks, homeless shelters, and educational resources, impacting various causes across Toyota's U.S. facilities.

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PLANO, Texas, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season is unlike any other, and a little holiday cheer can go a long way to uplifting communities across the country. This Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity and giving, Toyota Motor North America is supporting more than 25 nonprofit organizations with grants totaling $700,000, providing basic needs, holiday gifts, school supplies, and more.

Toyota employees are also making a difference through company-matched donations supporting eligible non-profit organizations, and donating to employee led drives for food, clothes and holiday gifts.

"With traditional giving events postponed or canceled this year, we can still come together for a good cause to help our neighbors in need," said Sean Suggs, group vice president, Toyota Social Innovation. "We hope these grants help organizations bring holiday cheer to families in need, further support front line responders, and provide additional resources for teachers."

Toyota's Giving Tuesday activities impact a variety of causes and organizations local to its U.S. facilities and operations, including:

• Children's health centers
• Homeless shelters
• Food banks
• Senior meal delivery services
• Rehabilitation and recovery organizations
• Museums, orchestras and the arts
• Emergency and needed supplies for children and teachers
• Counseling, medical, utility and mobility assistance

Toyota's Giving Tuesday grants include:

Facility	Location	Recipients
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. – Headquarters	Plano, Texas	North Texas Food Bank, Children's Health, Community Partners of Dallas
Toyota Motor North America, Research & Development	Saline, Michigan	10 organizations impacted and addressing growing needs. Food banks (MI, AZ, CA), homeless family shelter, cultural orgs, senior meals delivery.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana	Princeton, Indiana	Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Children's Museum of Evansville Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky	Georgetown, Kentucky	Toys for Tots
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi	Blue Springs, Mississippi	Salvation Army
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas	San Antonio, Texas	San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot Race
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama	Huntsville, Alabama	Kids to Love Free 2 Teach HEALS, Inc.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri	Troy, Missouri	Salvation Army
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Tennessee	Jackson, Tennessee	United Way of West Tennessee
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia	Buffalo, West Virginia	Salvation Army Angel Tree

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. 

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contact:
Victor Vanov
Victor.vanov@toyota.com
469-292-1318

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Toyota's Giving Tuesday initiative in 2020?

Toyota aims to uplift communities by providing $700,000 in grants to over 25 nonprofit organizations for basic needs and educational supplies.

Which organizations are benefiting from Toyota's $700,000 grants?

Beneficiaries include food banks, homeless shelters, children's health centers, and educational resources across the U.S.

Who announced the Giving Tuesday initiative for Toyota?

Sean Suggs, group vice president of Toyota Social Innovation, announced the initiative.

When was Toyota's Giving Tuesday announcement made?

The announcement was made on December 1, 2020.

How many nonprofit organizations are supported by Toyota's Giving Tuesday grants?

Toyota's initiative supports more than 25 nonprofit organizations.