- • Impact is felt at Kia America's Headquarters in
Southern California and across the
region
- • All donations to American Red Cross will help people
affected by the wildfires in Los
Angeles
IRVINE,
Calif., Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America announced a donation of $250,000 will be made to American Red Cross to
support relief efforts for those affected by 2025 California
wildfires.
In the wake of active wildfires across Los Angeles County, Kia is making a donation
to the American Red Cross to support those impacted by the
fires.
"Kia is deeply committed to supporting communities in need,
especially during times of crisis," said Seungkyu (Sean) Yoon, president and CEO, Kia North America and Kia America. "As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to impact
families and neighborhoods, we stand alongside American Red Cross
in providing vital aid to those affected. Through this $250,000 donation, we hope to bring relief,
resources, and a sense of hope to those who need it most. At Kia,
we believe in the power of coming together to rebuild and
strengthen the communities we call home."
In addition to the primary donation, Kia will be providing
financial hardship support to impacted customers who are eligible
for payment relief solutions. This includes a $1,000 cash rebate on select new 2024-2025 Kia
models. Customers can contact a Kia dealer for details. Some
restrictions apply.
Furthermore, Kia Finance will offer financial hardship support
to eligible customers, providing payment relief solutions for those
directly affected by the fires and for customers living and working
in designated evacuated areas. If you are affected, please contact:
866-331-5632.
American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to
victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood
supply; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international
humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their
families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on
volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its
mission.
The donations are a part of the brand's "Accelerate the Good"
charitable program, which includes both national and local
initiatives and has provided more than $30
million to those in need since 2019. Donations made by Kia's
"Accelerate the Good" charitable initiative include ones to
organizations that help treat and defeat childhood cancer and other
life-threatening diseases; help end childhood hunger; provide
shelter to youth facing homelessness; provide natural disaster
relief for recovering communities; offer support for military
families; help shelter animals find forever homes; and assist with
environmental cleanup projects nationwide.
Kia America – about
us
Headquartered in Irvine,
California, Kia America
continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as
one of the TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia
serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA and
offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric
vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S.,
including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in
America*.
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*Certain 2025 EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage
(excludes HEV/PHEV), Sorento (excludes HEV/PHEV), and Telluride are
assembled in the United States
from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
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