RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2009--
CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used
cars, today kicks off volunteer efforts across the United States to
support the communities
where our associates live and work. During June, hundreds of CarMax
associates are volunteering in teams for non-profit organizations, such
as Boys and Girls Clubs, Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity.
More than 50 volunteer teams are dedicating their time and energy
throughout the month of June with both local and nationwide
organizations. Their activities include work on literacy projects,
landscaping and animal care, as well as providing summer camp
assistance. Boys and Girls Clubs has been selected as the primary
national team-builder organization for this year’s month-long volunteer
efforts. This organization has been the number one chosen grantee for
The CarMax Foundation’s Regional
Giving Program for the past two years, during which time it has been
awarded a total of more than $180,000.
“The enthusiasm for these volunteer efforts has been overwhelming,” said
Dodie Fix
, president of The
CarMax Foundation and assistant vice president of procurement.
“Teams from across the country are volunteering with organizations that
have a significant positive impact on our communities.”
The CarMax Foundation is doubling grants to the non-profits for
associate volunteer
team-builders to $1,000 in June, also known as CarMax Cares Month,
on behalf of the hardworking teams supporting their local communities.
The CarMax Foundation’s standard Volunteer Team-Builder program grant
throughout the remainder of the year is $500 for participating
non-profit organizations.
About The CarMax Foundation
The CarMax Foundation’s funding programs are designed to enrich the
communities where our associates live and work. The CarMax Foundation is
a separate entity from and supported by CarMax, Inc. Funds granted to
The CarMax Foundation are made available through a percentage of CarMax,
Inc.'s net income from the prior fiscal year. CarMax, a FORTUNE 500
company and one of the FORTUNE 2009 “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is
the nation’s largest retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond,
Va., CarMax currently operates 100 used car superstores in 46 markets.
For more information, access the CarMax website at http://www.carmax.com.
For more information on The CarMax Foundation visit http://www.carmaxcares.com.
Source: CarMax, Inc.
CarMax Media Contacts:
Trina
Lee, Director, Public Relations
804-747-0422 ext. 4197
or
Michelle
Topping, Public Affairs Coordinator
804-747-0422 ext. 4139
Twitter:
@CarMaxCares