CNN Headline News did a short news listing regarding Ford and GM`s
contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in New York and
Washington. The findings are as follows......
1. Ford- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee
contributions of the same number plus 10 Excursions to NY Fire
Dept. The company also offered ER response team services and
office space to displaced government employees.
2. GM- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee
contributions of the same number and a fleet of vans, SUV`s, and
trucks.
3. Daimler Chrysler- $10 million to support of the children and
victims of the Sept. 11 attack.
4. Harley Davidson motorcycles- $1 million and 30 new motorcycles
to the New York Police Dept.
5. Volkswagen- Employees and management created a Sept. 11
Foundation, funded initial with $2 million, for the assistance of
the children and victims of the WTC.
6. Hyundai- $300,000 to the American Red Cross.
7. Audi- Nothing.
8. BMW- Nothing.
9. Daewoo- Nothing.
10. Fiat- Nothing.
11. Honda- Nothing despite boasting of second best sales month
ever in August 2001
12. Isuzu- Nothing.
13. Mitsubishi- Nothing.
14. Nissan- Nothing.
15. Porsche- Nothing. Press release with condolences via the
Porsche website.
16. Subaru- Nothing.
17. Suzuki- Nothing.
18. Toyota- Nothing despite claims of high sales in July and
August 2001. Condolences posted on the website
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