Flow Toyota of Charlottesville Sponsors Backpack Distribution with Kids in Need Foundation

August 16, 2024
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Flow Toyota of Charlottesville Sponsors Backpack Distribution with Kids in Need Foundation

Charlottesville, VA - Flow Toyota of Charlottesville is proud to partner with the Kids in Need Foundation (KINF) for the third annual Big Summer Giveback, providing 800 backpacks to local students at Mary Carr Greer Elementary and Jackson-Via Elementary in Charlottesville, VA on Monday, August 19. This nationwide initiative, involving 620 Toyota dealerships, aims to support students in need with essential school supplies.Ā 
"We are privileged to support the Kids in Need Foundation and their great work," said Bennett Acuff, Group President of Flow Automotive in Charlottesville, "They make a significant and tactile impact in the day-to-day lives of so many children and we are grateful to be a part of it."Ā Ā 

Since its inception three years ago, the Big Summer Giveback has generated over $3.75 million in donations, impacting the lives of more than 140,000 students. This year, the program aims to distribute new backpacks filled with essential school supplies to 60,000 students nationwide. Additionally, 47 Toyota dealerships have pledged $10,000 grants to under-resourced schools to address critical needs such as classroom resources and technology.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Toyota for the third consecutive year. This collaboration has been instrumental in creating a significant impact for thousands of students and teachers alike. This year alone, over 60,000 students will start the year with the supplies they need to learn. This not only eases the burden on teachers in under-resourced schools to provide the supplies their students need to be successful, it also increases public awareness of the importance of creating equitable learning environments in our underserved communities."
Ā - Corey Gordon, CEO of KINF

About Kids in Need Foundation
Kids In Need Foundation helps create equitable learning spaces through the distribution of supplies and resources, investing in teachers and students in underserved schools. With the belief that every child in America should have equal opportunity and resources to engage in a quality education, KINF focuses its programs and initiatives on teachers and students most under-resourced, those where 70 percent or more of the enrolled students are eligible for free or reduced-cost meals through the National School Lunch Program. For more information, visit kinf.org, and join us on social media: @KidsInNeed.

About Flow Toyota of Charlottesville
Flow Toyota of Charlottesville is Virginia's trusted Toyota dealership, offering a wide selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. The dealership features new Toyota cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, certified pre-owned Toyotas, and quality pre-owned vehicles from various makes. To shop or schedule a service, visit our website at https://www.flowtoyotaofcharlottesville.com.

Toyota Charlottesville is part of Flow Automotive Companies, which operates over 50 dealerships in Virginia and North Carolina, representing over 25 automotive brands. Flow Automotive employs around 350 team members in Charlottesville and is committed to positively impacting the local community. For more details, visit https://www.flowauto.com.