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AmeriCredit Announces Primary Philanthropic Initiatives for 2007.


FORT WORTH, Texas Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas, 18th-largest city in the United States[1], and voted one of "America’s Most Livable Communities.  -- AmeriCredit Corp. (NYSE NYSE

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) today announced selection of its primary philanthropic initiatives, or "Signature Events," for 2007, which will benefit the March of Dimes
For the Canadian charitable organization, see Ontario March of Dimes and March of Dimes Canada.
March of Dimes is the name of a United States health charity, whose mission is to improve the health of babies.
, Salvation Army Salvation Army, Protestant denomination and international nonsectarian Christian organization for evangelical and philanthropic work. Organization and Beliefs


The Salvation Army has established branches in 100 countries throughout the world.
 and United Way. AmeriCredit has proudly supported both the March of Dimes and United Way for more than 10 consecutive years and Salvation Army for the last six years in a row. AmeriCredit's Canadian team members will support the United Way and Salvation Army, along with a new organization receiving the company's support this year, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a registered Canadian charity. The foundation's purpose is centered around educating individuals about the prevention and management of heart disease and strokes, and to fund medical research regarding the causes of these conditions. . These philanthropic initiatives were chosen based on employee interest, breadth of communities and people served, and availability of volunteer opportunities for AmeriCredit team members.

"AmeriCredit believes in building relationships, not just with auto dealers and customers, but with our communities as well," said AmeriCredit President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Dan Berce. "Our employees are generous with their time and resources, and they value these organizations that create solutions for so many people in need."

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 2006, AmeriCredit and its employees supported more than 100 local and national charities through contributions of time and money.

About AmeriCredit

AmeriCredit Corp. (NYSE:ACF) is a leading independent automobile finance company that provides financing solutions indirectly through auto dealers and directly to consumers in the United States and Canada. AmeriCredit has approximately 1 million customers and $14 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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