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American Honda Pledges $5 Million, Plus Generators, Vehicles and Other Equipment for Disaster
PRNewswire via Yahoo! ^ | September 2, 2005

Posted on 09/03/2005 7:23:23 AM PDT by snowsislander

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, American Honda today announced a pledge of $5 million to the American Red Cross -- Disaster Relief Fund. This contribution from the Honda family of companies includes direct corporate contributions and special employee and dealer matching gift programs.

American Honda has been in close communication and coordination with the American Red Cross (ARC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide support for relief efforts in the affected region. The company has registered with the Department of Homeland Security's National Emergency Resource Registry and will provide generators, water pumps, all terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, outboard motors, and vehicles for relief efforts.

The American Red Cross -- Disaster Relief Fund provides food, clothing, shelter, and other basic necessities to those forced from their homes by the storm.

Honda companies and offices nationwide also are implementing local programs and initiatives to support relief efforts.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Japan; News/Current Events; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi
KEYWORDS: allies; corporateamerica; fema; honda; japan; katrina; redcross; relief

1 posted on 09/03/2005 7:23:24 AM PDT by snowsislander
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To: snowsislander

Proud three-Honda owner.


2 posted on 09/03/2005 7:24:08 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Yes, BUY HONDA! I have - three motorcycles and 3 cars!!!! And now, proud of it.

America Thanks Honda!!!


3 posted on 09/03/2005 7:25:50 AM PDT by EagleUSA
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To: snowsislander

Had a 1988 Honda Accord, I miss it still. Way to go Honda!


4 posted on 09/03/2005 7:29:12 AM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: EagleUSA

I'm in Japan and a Honda owner . I used to teach English at the head office in Tokyo . Great company , obviously .


5 posted on 09/03/2005 7:29:36 AM PDT by sushiman
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I'm in Japan and a Honda owner . I used to teach English at the head office in Tokyo . Great company , obviously .

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Absolutely. People with a great product, and a good heart. They honor Japan.


6 posted on 09/03/2005 7:32:24 AM PDT by EagleUSA
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To: dfwgator

I don't own a Honda cars, but I proudly own a crf230f dirtbike and my 4 year old has been riding his Honda 50 dirtbike with training wheels for almost 2 years. Good job Honda!


7 posted on 09/03/2005 7:33:03 AM PDT by WV Mountain Mama (Well behaved women rarely make history. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich)
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To: snowsislander

Proud Civic owner. Kudos to Honda.


8 posted on 09/03/2005 7:33:36 AM PDT by numberonepal (Don't Even Think About Treading On Me)
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To: snowsislander

Speaking of Corporations that begin with H....has anyone heard from the Heinz Foundation yet? Any contributions on the table from Teresa?


9 posted on 09/03/2005 7:35:52 AM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: dfwgator

" Proud three-Honda owner "

If I needed , and could afford , three automobiles they'd all be Hondas !


10 posted on 09/03/2005 7:52:50 AM PDT by sushiman
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Well we're not driving the Odyssey as much these days, but it's usually only for short trips with the kids. But I take the Civic to work, and the wife takes the Accord.


11 posted on 09/03/2005 7:55:02 AM PDT by dfwgator
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When back in the States in 1995 we bought a new Odyssey . Wonderful vehicle , and we missed it upon our return to Japan ...Now own a new " LIFE " , a 660cc baby that averages at least 45mpg , is cute , comfortable , functional and full of convenience ... Love it .


12 posted on 09/03/2005 8:00:58 AM PDT by sushiman
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I hope the local governments and/or FEMA save this Honda equipment for future use.


13 posted on 09/03/2005 8:03:01 AM PDT by DTogo (U.S. out of the U.N. & U.N out of the U.S.)
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14 posted on 09/03/2005 8:03:14 AM PDT by sushiman
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15 posted on 09/03/2005 8:04:19 AM PDT by sushiman
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To: snowsislander
I'm glad that American Honda Motor is donating much-needed portable generators (these units are much-liked by everyone who uses them) for the recovery effort.

Anyway, Honda makes great cars--I own a Civic HX CVT coupé that gets 33-37 mpg, and my stepdad owns an Acura Legend L sedan.

16 posted on 09/03/2005 8:11:43 AM PDT by RayChuang88
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Good for you, Honda! While I don't own any of their products, I'll start cheering for their riders to win races! Then again, I was already cheering for Nicky Hayden!

Nicky's victory lap after winning the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca.

Mark

17 posted on 09/03/2005 8:13:58 AM PDT by MarkL (It was a shocking cock-up. The mice were furious!)
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To: snowsislander

Hurray for Honda! I drove a 1986 Honda Civic Si while in college. Great car. It even started up after sitting outside in -20 degree weather. I will buy more in the future.


18 posted on 09/03/2005 8:34:31 AM PDT by knpriestap
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