AmeriCredit Announces Primary Philanthropic Initiatives For 2004.Business Editors FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2004 AmeriCredit Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ACF) has announced selection of its primary philanthropic initiatives, or "Signature Events," for 2004. These events are sponsored by the charitable organizations AmeriCredit will actively support during the year. The company's Signature Events for 2004 will benefit the March of Dimes
"AmeriCredit understands the importance of investing in our local communities," said AmeriCredit President Dan Berce. "We are very proud of our employees who dedicate their time and energy to maximize the company's contributions to these worthwhile causes." To encourage employee participation in charitable organizations, AmeriCredit offers team members eight hours of paid time off to volunteer each quarter. The company also contributes to the nonprofit agencies for which its employees volunteer. As part of its "Dollars for Doers" program, AmeriCredit donates $5 for every hour, up to 50 hours per year, that team members spend volunteering outside of work hours. In 2003, AmeriCredit and its employees supported more than 100 local and national charities through contributions of time and money. In addition to the March of Dimes, Salvation Army and United Way, those charities supported last year included the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, , American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. , American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. , Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. Clubs, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit organization in the United States established to provide the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis. The Foundation provides information about cystic fibrosis (CF) and finances CF research that aims to improve the , Special Olympics, the YMCA/YWCA and many others. About AmeriCredit AmeriCredit Corp. is a leading independent middle-market auto finance company. Using its branch network and strategic alliances with auto groups and banks, the company purchases retail installment contracts entered into by auto dealers with consumers who are typically unable to obtain financing from traditional sources. AmeriCredit has more than 1 million customers and approximately $13 billion in managed auto receivables. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit www.americredit.com. |
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