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Black Hawks, Killer Bees, Foley Freeze, Martians and Others Prepare to Invade 2014 FIRST Robotics Competition Championship (April 23-26)

April 20, 2014 The Chrysler Foundation will award more than $20,000 in booster funding to 12 Michigan high school robotics teams that are heading to the 2014 FIRST Robotics Championship, April 23-26 at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Mo.

Chrysler Brand Educates Families on Bullying Prevention through “Drive for the Kids” Program

March 11, 2014 In 2014, the Chrysler brand will continue its support of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights’ bullying prevention initiative RFK Project SEATBELT throughout and beyond the school year. The Chrysler brand has employed its local dealerships to support the measure during Drive for the Kids® fundraisers at area schools.

Chrysler Group LLC Awards Winners of ‘Autorama High School Design Competition’ at Meguiar's 62nd Detroit Autorama

March 7, 2014 Chrysler Group LLC today awarded eight talented young artists for their winning sketches in this year’s “Autorama High School Design Competition” at an award presentation during the Meguiar’s 62nd Detroit Autorama hot rod show.

The Chrysler Brand Surprises Schools With a $5,000 Bonus

January 7, 2014 The Chrysler brand announced today the five schools that will each receive an award of $5,000 in additional funding through its Drive for the Kids™ program for exceeding the expectation for test drive participation during each school’s fundraiser.

The Chrysler Foundation Energizes 2014 FIRST Robotics Season With Nearly a Quarter-Million Dollars in Grants

January 2, 2014 The Chrysler Foundation today announced grants totaling $229,000 to support FIRST Robotics teams and organizations in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ontario, Canada. The grants will enable more than 1,000 middle and high school students to discover the rewards of science and technology as they compete in the annual international robotics competition.

Chrysler Group Elves Work Overtime to Make the Season Brighter for Children and their Families

December 19, 2013 Hundreds of Chrysler Group LLC elves (a.k.a.. employees and dealers), with the support of The Chrysler Foundation, have been working overtime to make the holiday season brighter for children and their families through toy drives and other charitable initiatives.

Chrysler Group's Mid-Atlantic Business Center and Dealers Team Up With Toys for Tots

December 6, 2013 Chrysler Group's Mid-Atlantic Business Center and more than 250 dealers are joining forces with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to make this holiday season brighter for many families.

Chrysler Canada’s Windsor Assembly Plant Employees Celebrate City’s Biggest Ever Toy Drive

December 6, 2013 Building on a decade long tradition, Chrysler Canada’s Windsor Assembly Plant employees helped brighten the holidays for many area families with Windsor and Essex County’s largest toy drive.

Canadian 'Local Hero' Receives Keys to New Wheelchair-Accessible 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

December 4, 2013 In April 2010, Jeff Scott lost his independence. A devastating snowboarding accident left the Victoria, B.C., resident with fractured vertebrae and a diagnosis as a quadriplegic. Scott was inspired to start the Live It Love It Foundation (LILI), which provides adaptive outdoor adventures to individuals with disabilities. Scott was named one of three “Local Heroes” for 2013 by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association.

Chrysler Group Expands Commitment to Winning Futures

December 2, 2013 On Nov. 26, Mark Chernoby presented Winning Futures with a $65,000 grant from The Chrysler Foundation to support its continuing education scholarships and mentoring programs.

Chrysler Group Employees Continue Tradition of Giving Back to the Community at Thanksgiving

November 22, 2013 With Thanksgiving approaching, Chrysler Group LLC employees across the Midwest took time time out from building cars and trucks on Thursday, Nov. 21, to help make sure their neighbors enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner.

Forgotten Harvest Receives Record-Breaking Farm Equipment Donation from Ram Truck, Case IH and New Holland Agriculture

October 8, 2013 Forgotten Harvest, Metro Detroit’s only food rescue organization, will be able to provide millions of meals to people who would otherwise go hungry in Southeastern Michigan thanks to major equipment donations announced today by Ram Truck brand, Case IH and New Holland Agriculture.

The Chrysler Brand to Support Bullying Prevention Initiative Through "Drive for the Kids" Program

October 8, 2013 The Chrysler brand will continue its support of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights’ bullying prevention initiative – RFK Project SEATBELT – to coincide with students now back in school.  The campaign will include digital and social media elements, including an online “pledge” that empowers students to engage their communities to prevent bullying.

Detroit Public Library, Forgotten Harvest and The Chrysler Foundation Partner to Feed Hungry Young Minds

September 3, 2013 It is widely recognized that children cannot concentrate and learn when they’re hungry. In response, the Detroit Public Library (DPL), Forgotten Harvest and The Chrysler Foundation have partnered to provide free nutritious snacks to school-aged children who attend after school reading programs at DPL sites throughout the city.

 Chrysler Group Donates $500,000 to Kokomo Family YMCA

August 14, 2013 Chrysler Group LLC today, announced a donation of $500,000 to support the Kokomo Family YMCA's planned new facility. The new 73,000-square-foot building, to be located in downtown Kokomo, will offer area residents more amenities than the current YMCA including a health and wellness center, double gymnasium, an indoor running track and a lap pool.

Chrysler Brand Partners With United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Scholastic to Donate 148,500 New Children’s Books to Metro Detroit Youth

July 1, 2013 Starting mid-July through September, Chrysler brand will partner with United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) and Michigan No Kid Hungry to distribute 148,500 Scholastic children’s books at summer “Meet Up and Eat Up” events, Early Learning Communities, health centers and an elementary school within the metro Detroit area.

Chrysler Group Shows Its “Colors” During Motor City Pride

June 8, 2013 Chrysler Group LLC celebrated its longstanding support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees, communities and issues by sponsoring the annual Motor City Pride festival.

Ram Truck Owners Near Moore, Okla., Deliver Supplies to Area Residents

May 27, 2013 This Memorial Day weekend, Ram truck owners from cities near Moore, Oklahoma, converged on disaster-torn neighborhoods to deliver supplies and help area residents cope with sorting through the rubble.

Ram Truck Brand Awards Scholarship Funding to Future Farmers of America Members

May 13, 2013 As part of a long-standing partnership with the National Future Farmers of America Organization (FFA), the Ram Truck brand is funding nearly 80 scholarships to FFA members across the country. The Ram Truck brand has awarded approximately $600,000 in scholarships throughout its 29 year sponsorship of the FFA scholarship initiative.

The Chrysler Foundation to Fund ‘Out of This World’ Science Initiative

March 24, 2013 More than 50 years since a Chrysler-built Redstone rocket launched Alan Shepard into space, The Chrysler Foundation, the charitable arm of Chrysler Group LLC, will present Warren (Mich.) Consolidated School's Butcher Educational Center with a $17,500 grant to help send their science experiment to the International Space Station this fall.

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