Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced a
$25,000 contribution to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for victims of the recent
Moore, Okla., tornado disaster. Additionally, The Mazda Foundation (
USA), Inc., Board of Trustees approved a matching donation of
$25,000 to the American Red Cross in support.
"The tornado that touched-down in Moore
has had an unprecedented impact on those located far outside the actual
impact area, including our own employees, dealers and customers," said
Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Because of the heroic work
the American Red Cross does on behalf of those in need, we are honored
to work with them to provide help to those who have been affected by the
disaster."
For those in the high impact areas who have an insurance claim of damage or loss to their current vehicle, MNAO is offering $500
cash towards the purchase of a new Mazda. In addition, qualified
customers have the option to defer their first payment for 90 days from
the contract date on the purchase of any new Mazda financed under
special financing offered by participating lenders.
In addition, Mazda Capital Services (MCS[1]) will waive late fees and insufficient funds fees for customers across Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties. This will give MCS customers until the end of business on Tuesday, June 4,
to make a payment to bring their accounts current and avoid late fees
and insufficient funds fees. MCS customers who believe they are in an
area that has been impacted by the tornado and who are having trouble
making a car payment, want to confirm eligibility for the late fee or
insufficient funds fee waiver, or have any questions, can call Mazda
Capital Services at 1-866-984-7718 (loan customers) or 1-866-984-7716
(lease customers).
Acting
on a strong sense of responsibility to give something back to the
communities in which it operates, Mazda established a philanthropic
foundation, The Mazda Foundation. As the corporate foundation of Mazda
North American Operations, it has awarded nearly $8 million to worthwhile causes across the United States since its initial grants in 1992.
Courtesy of Mazda North American Operations