NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group of North America today announced an immediate $150,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey. The company also will match employee donations to American Red Cross dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000. Additionally, 20 Nissan TITANs will be provided to support humanitarian relief organizations across the Gulf Coast region.
The funds will be used to assist the American Red Cross in providing food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance as well as supporting the vehicles, warehouses and people that make all this critical help possible.
"Our thoughts are with those whose lives have been forever changed by the devastating hurricane that has hit this region," said José Muñoz, Chief Performance Officer, Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., and Chairman, Nissan North America, Inc. "The Red Cross will aid thousands of people in the coming weeks, including our customers, dealers and employees who are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and we want the people of the region to know we are committed to helping them receive the assistance they need."
In addition to the donation, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC) and INFINITI Financial Services are also taking steps to help customers impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. NMAC and INFINITI Financial Services will proactively attempt to reach consumers living in the FEMA-designated disaster areas to offer assistance through payment deferrals or customers can request payment extensions by contacting the company directly.
- NMAC customers can request payment extensions by calling (800) 406-5895 or using the online chat feature at NissanFinance.com.
- INFINITI Financial Services customers requesting payment deferral assistance should call (800) 406-5895 or use the online chat feature at INFINITIFinance.com.
Nissan Group has a long history of responding to humanitarian needs and providing disaster relief through organizations that include the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, and food banks in communities where the company has an operational presence.
Contact
Jeannie Whited
(323) 376-2297
Jeannie.whited@nissan-usa.com
Steve Parrett
(615) 725-1448
steve.parrett@nissan-usa.com
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