Mitsubishi is all about giving back to its local community. Because of this, the Mitsubishi Motors USA Foundation—along with O’Brien Mitsubishi in Normal, Illinois—has donated $30,000 to the American Red Cross of the Heartland. During a ceremony with American Red Cross officials at the O’Brien Mitsubishi dealership, the Foundation handed over a giant check to help out the organization’s Red Cross Home Fire campaign.
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“The American Red Cross is a great organization that works to improve the well-being of the community,” said Don Swearingen, executive vice president of Mitsubishi Motors North America. “We’re honored to play a part in the Red Cross Home Fire campaign and trust that the donation made today will further their efforts.”
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The Red Cross Home Fire campaign will allow smoke alarm systems to be installed in at-risk areas. By installing these smoke alarms, the Red Cross will help prevent injuries and the loss of life, specifically of those women and children in areas of low socio-economic status. The organization’s goal is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries from home fires as much as 25% over the next five years. It is even requesting every household to check their home smoke alarms and practice fire drills at home.
If you are interested in campaigning as a volunteer, simply contact your local Red Cross chapter and help Mitsubishi and Red Cross lend a hand to those in need.
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