Monday, March 2, 2009

Dodge Ram Convoy and Cans Benefit CCIL


After three days of collecting canned food from the Chrysler LLC sponsored Chicago Auto Show Food Drive, a caravan of Dodge Rams delivered more than 20,000 pounds of food from the show to CCIL. More than 20 student volunteers from John Hancock High School helped unload the canned food and stocked CCIL’s Community Food Pantry which feeds at least 250 families every week.

“Every year at Chicago Auto Show, we try to showcase the character of Chrysler not just the great cars and trucks we build. Chrysler is an American company that is dedicated to providing good American jobs and serving the communities in which we live and work,” said Lewis Scott, Director of Chrysler’s Midwest Business Center. “We are so proud to continue our partnership with the Christian Industrial League and the great work they do everyday to feed the people of Chicago.”

CCIL is a century-old organization that restores families and individuals affected by poverty and homelessness by providing comprehensive programs and services empowering people to transform their lives and strengthen the community.

“During these tough economic times, we’re so thankful for Chrysler’s generous sponsorship at the Chicago Auto Show. Every week CCIL’s Community Food Pantry serves more than 250 disadvantaged families. This wouldn’t be possible without the kindhearted charitable contributions from our loyal supporters and community partnerships,” said Jenny Brandhorst, CCIL Communications Manager.

For more information about Chrysler, CCIL and the Chicago Auto Show please visit each website…http://www.chryslerllc.com/, http://www.ccilworks.org/, http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/

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