Cox Automotive Canada and its subsidiaries Manheim Edmonton, vAuto, VinSolutions, Xtime, DealerTrack and NextGear Capital have pledged their support for the Fort McMurray, Alta. community affected by the wildfires.
The company, through its Cox Cares community programming, said it will make a $30,000 donation directly to the Canadian Red Cross.
“Like all Canadians we have seen the devastating images from Fort McMurray. We know that some of our employees have family and friends who have been affected and we have been moved by the resilience of the community and our thoughts are with them at this challenging time,” said Maria Soklis, President of Cox Automotive Canada, in a written release.
As part of the initiative, Cox Cares said it will also match employee donations to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal. In addition, Manheim Auction locations across Canada will send new and gently used clothing and other donations to Alberta for Fort McMurray evacuees.
“We hope that our partners in the automotive industry will join us in finding ways to raise funds to help the people of Fort McMurray,” added Soklis.
Industry partners who would like to help can contact Cheyanne Wall, Manheim Edmonton, at 780-784-5555 or Cheyanne.Wall@Manheim.com, said the company.
